Are you interested in serving your community? The Town of Leland offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form below, then review the available opportunities to get started.
Sign up for our monthly volunteer newsletter to stay up-to-date on new volunteer opportunities!
The Town of Leland hosts fun and exciting events throughout the year in Town parks and facilities including the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Volunteers assist in many capacities including setup, parking, greeters, hands-on activities, and more.
The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department offers programs for all ages throughout the year. Volunteers may help with regularly scheduled or special one-time workshops for youth through adults in a variety of program areas.
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| Saturday, Oct. 25 2-7:30 p.m. | Enjoy this Halloween event that features community businesses, organizations, and nonprofits handing out candy to kids from booths with interactive activities, games, and more! Costumes are encouraged, and attendees are invited to come dressed in their Halloween best. |
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| Ongoing | Join us as we partner with the local Contra, Latin, and Swing dance communities to host group social dances. |
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| Thursday, Sept. 25 5:30-8 p.m. | Battle of the Bowls will feature an art market alongside live acoustic bluegrass music, a chili cookoff between Leland Police and Leland Fire departments. Guests can vote for their favorite chili with non-perishable food items which will be donated to area families in need through Manna Ministries. |
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| Saturday, Nov. 1 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Grab a tree at this year's Tree Giveaway. Supplies are limited, and trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, Verizon, and local partner Alliance for Cape Fear Trees. A list of tree species will be posted closer to the event on the website and social media. |
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| Saturday, Nov. 1 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Get to know instructors and participate in a variety of family-friendly activities. |
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| Friday Dec. 5 2:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Help us ring in the holiday season with our annual Holiday Art Market! Arts and crafts vendors from across the region will be on hand to sell their handmade items. |
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| Saturday, Dec. 6 5-9 p.m. | Help Santa flip the switch to light our Leland in Lights display and Leland Tree. assist with Santa visits and letter writing stations. |
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| Dates & Times Vary | Calling all Elves!
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The Town of Leland relies heavily on community-minded citizens to get involved with their local government and serve on one of the Town’s Advisory Boards. Learn more about the Town's Boards and Committees and how you can get involved.
A list of nonprofit organizations that serve Leland is below.
If your organization serves Leland and you'd like to add it to our list, please contact Communications Manager Jessica Jewell.