Volunteer: Durham - Note in the Pocket

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

In Durham County

Volunteers play a significant role in our ability to clothe children with dignity and love. In 2025, more than 9,935 volunteers helped us process over 497,000 pounds of donated clothing. Through that community support, Note in the Pocket was able to deliver 251,970 items of clothing to over 11,000 individuals across Wake and Durham counties.

It takes a tremendous number of volunteers to process and deliver clothing throughout Durham county. We offer a variety of volunteer experiences, from coordinating clothing drives to processing donated clothing to delivering the mini-wardrobes to our partner agencies and social workers.

Youth Volunteers

Teens 16 and up may volunteer without an adult chaperone.
Teens 13-15 must be accompanied 1:1 by an adult. Both teen and adult must be registered in our system and signed up for the shift.
Children 12 and under may not serve in our Volunteer Center, but they are welcome to host a clothing drive for us.
Teens who need to have their service hours documented should bring the necessary forms along during their shift so a staff member can sign them.

Community Service Volunteers

We have put a pause on all court-ordered and attorney-recommended community service volunteers. You may find alternative options at this link: https://thevolunteercenter.org/community-service/ or visit the Activate Good website, where you can filter by court-related opportunities.

Volunteer Registration

The gift of your time is one of the most valuable ways to support Note in the Pocket! There are a variety of ways that you can partner with us in service of our mission.

To get started, all new volunteers must register on our volunteer signup platform. You will receive a tour and be trained to perform your role during your first shift.

Volunteer Opportunities

Clothing Processing

Administrative Tasks

Clothing Delivery

Mobile Volunteer Program

Host a Clothing Drive

Teen Board

Donation Pick-Ups

Pocket Pop Up Sponsorship

Group Volunteering

Schedule your group to volunteer during our Volunteer Center hours, or bring the volunteer experience to your office with our Mobile Volunteer Program!

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Volunteering FAQs

Children aged 13-15 may volunteer at Note in the Pocket when accompanied 1:1 by an adult. Children age 16 may volunteer unaccompanied. Families with younger children can also host a clothing drive.

Yes! Drivers must be 16 years of age or older and are required to provide proof of current driver’s license and insurance.

Please visit our Career Opportunities page to view any available positions.

Create an account and choose a shift at https://volunteer.noteinthepocket.org. New volunteers should choose from one of these beginning roles: Clothing Sorter, Re-Bagging Volunteer, Front Desk/Donation Attendant, or Pocket Pop-Up Volunteer. Choose the location that works best for you – Raleigh or Durham.

Create an account using the student’s name, date of birth, and email address rather than the parent’s. The account will remain in Pending status until the parent signs the waiver sent from Get Connected by Galaxy Digital. Check your Spam folder if not received.

In 8th grade, my mom lost our apartment and we were homeless for a bit. I remember wearing the same green and black sweat suit (and it was ugly) to school every day for weeks/months and feeling so ashamed. Please know that the work you are doing is such a blessing and I can only imagine what a program like this would have done for me when I was growing up.

- Volunteer, Wake County

It is really a joy for me to be affiliated with such a caring organization, and to feel part of a group that is so dedicated to their mission!