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 several fun and exciting events throughout the year in Town parks and facilities including the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Volunteers are used 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 assist with regularly scheduled or special one-time workshops for youth through adults in a variety of program areas.
Help keep Leland beautiful! Volunteers are needed for scheduled cleanups of Leland’s parks and waterways. Learn more about stormwater outreach and events.
Event / Program | Date & Time | Event / Program Description | Volunteer Role |
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Little Learners | Ongoing | Our pre-K program, Little Learners, continues each week and is a great opportunity to practice your glue stick skills and stay young at heart. | Program Volunteer |
Contra & Swing Dance Nights | Ongoing | Join us as we partner with the local Contra and Swing dance communities to host group social dances. | Event Greeter |
Art Around Town | Ongoing March - May | Join staff and local artists in this Brunswick Arts Council grant-funded program as we take fun, free, and accessible art activities into the community. | Program Volunteer |
Live at the Center: Cirque de Vol | Fri., Mar. 22 | We'll be celebrating our local youth artists at our Youth Arts Month awards ceremony and enjoying the awe-inspiring feats of Raleigh's Cirque de Vol performers. | Event Volunteer, Awards Ceremony Volunteer |
Egg Hunt | Sat., Mar. 23 | Our annual Egg Hunt is a great way to volunteer as a family or with your school group, organization, or business. We've got plenty of room (and fun) for everyone! | Event Volunteer, Parking Volunteer |
Earth Day Celebration | Sat., Apr. 20 | Celebrate the earth with us at our very first Earth Day celebration! Community organizations and partners will be providing engaging and educational activities. | Event Greeter, Event Volunteer |
Spring Artisan Market | Fri., May 3 & Sat., May 4 | Join us for our annual Spring Artisan Market as dozens of hand-selected artists sell their wares. | Event Set-up, Event Greeter |
Live at the Center: Game Show Night | Fri., May 17 | The LCAC presents Michael Mario, host of Game Show night! | Event Greeter |
Summer Market | Fri., July 19 & Sat., July 20 | Support staff for our Summer Market as dozens of hand-selected artists sell their wares. | Event Set-up, Event Greeter |
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.
Leland Fire/Rescue will begin its Volunteer Sponsorship Program in July 2022. We will serve as the sponsoring department for individuals desiring to go through the Fire Academy at Cape Fear Community College. Learn more about the Volunteer Sponsorship Program.
You can also volunteer as part of Leland Fire/Rescue's Community Risk Reduction and Education Division (C.R.R.E.D.). Learn more about C.R.R.E.D. and sign up to volunteer.
We have volunteers who assist with the Are You Okay program and other community resource programs, as well as with former police investigators working our cold cases. We also have interns to assist with the updating and management of new record-keeping systems and protocols within our department. Learn more about how you can volunteer with the Leland Police Department.
The Town of Leland supports community engagement by helping facilitate the work of local and area nonprofit organizations through the Services Coordinating Council. 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 Community Enrichment Director Wyatt Richardson.