OLLI Volunteering in the Triangle
Are you looking to get involved in your community? Do you want to make a difference? Join your fellow OLLI members to volunteer with local organizations!
Our volunteer coordinators work with nonprofits and campus organizations to design one-day volunteer opportunities exclusively for OLLI members. We offer five to seven opportunities per academic year. See what’s coming up and how you can help!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
We are thrilled to share our Fall 2026 opportunities. Some group volunteer activities include an optional post-shift lunch at a nearby restaurant. All meals are self-pay.
Reminder emails are sent approximately 10 days prior to the event.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location | Sign Up! |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Sept. 26 | Falls Lake Trash Cleanup with Mountains-to-Sea Trail | 9:00 a.m. to noon | Durham, exact details provided upon sign up | Register |
| October | Feed the Pack Food Drive | Collection Bins in classrooms | ||
| Friday, Oct, 16 | Donation Sorting with Note in the Pocket | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Friday, Nov. 13 | Moonlight in the Garden Prep | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Contact Lindsey Hale at [email protected] with any questions.
Past Volunteer Events
In 2025-2026, OLLI at NC State collected over 1,200 pounds of non-perishable items for Feed the Pack; processed hundreds of clothing donations at Dress for Success and Note in the Pocket, and prepared dozens of luminaries for J.C. Raulston’s Moonlight in the Garden fundraiser.
Other examples of past volunteer events include: