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VOLUNTEER IN DURHAM

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 2,919 volunteers helped us process over 202,000 pounds of donated clothing at our Durham volunteer center. Through that community support, Note in the Pocket was able to deliver 47,575 items of clothing to over 2,000 individuals across Durham County.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

I’m so grateful for all your help—seeing all that clothing for my children even made me want to cry. May God bless each and every one of you and your lives for all your support and blessings. I’m so grateful and happy for all your help.

- Email shared with a Social Worker, Durham County

I’m not sure if there is a way to thank the people at Note in the Pocket, but I loved everything!! Thank you so much! 

- Email shared with a Social Worker, Durham County