Calvary Baptist Church
– We have a number of flower beds around the building which need some attention. If anyone would like to adopt a flower bed to keep our church looking beautiful on the outside, please contact the church office.
– Outside Work Day on September 14, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm to spruce up our landscape. Wear your gloves and come help us.
Habitat for Humanity
Good afternoon! I wanted to reach out with information about Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity and the volunteer opportunities we have in your community! In an effort to continue our mission of providing safe, affordable housing we recently started construction of a new 35 home neighborhood, Haven Place, off of Castle Hayne Road! As we continue to move forward with this neighborhood, we are looking for volunteers that are willing to get their hands dirty! Volunteers (16 years old and up) can assist our construction crews with framing, vinyl siding, interior finishes, landscaping and more! Opportunities are available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No prior construction experience is needed to volunteer, just a willingness to help and learn! Our site supervisors will teach you everything you need to know! We use an online volunteer system that allows volunteers to sign up for projects they are interested in at their convenience. We ask that volunteers complete an online application using the links below. Once we receive an application, we will send the applicant an e-mail with instructions on how to log into the system!
https://www.capefearhabitat.org/volunteer/
Willowdale Farms
Hi! We are so thrilled you’re interested in volunteering with us at Willowdale Urban Farm.
15% of people in New Hanover County are food insecure – meaning they lack consistent access to healthy, nutritious food. Our urban farm provides fresh food to organizations across our community. Our dedicated group of volunteers make it possible!
When can I visit?
The farm is open to the community, so you are welcome to come by and take a look anytime. If you are interested in learning more and get started, please plan to attend a Farm Tour (find more details on upcoming events by clicking our event tab) or message our page to set up a time to meet with one of our volunteers.What should I expect for my first visit?
One of our volunteers will meet and show you around the farm. This will take about 15 minutes, and then we would love it if you stayed and helped! Every little bit helps – but most stay for around an hour on their first visit.What should I wear?
Please wear close-toed shoes, and any clothing you need to be comfortable, weather-permitting. Please keep in mind that this is a garden, and we do occasionally have ants and other insects. You will also want to bring sunscreen and water. You are welcome to bring your own gloves / garden tools, but we also have a limited number of these items available for volunteers.What tasks will be expected of me when I visit?
There is always something to do around the farm! Our volunteers help weed, prepare beds, plant, harvest, water and complete construction projects. When you arrive, please be sure to touch base with David or Bettina to find out the necessary tasks for that day. We also have a sign-in sheet, that we ask that you sign upon arrival, so we can keep track of volunteers.How often can I volunteer?
As often as you’d like! One of our volunteers can be found at the farm most days of the week. There is always work to be done, and once you are comfortable with our system, you are welcome to come by anytime to pitch in. Many volunteers drop by for 1-3 hour shifts throughout the week, depending on their schedule.Can I bring my children?
We are kid-friendly! Kids love pitching in and helping in the farm.
Thank you again for your interest in Willowdale Urban Farm. If you have any questions that have not been answered by this FAQ, please feel free to message our page for more information.