Fundraising Opportunities
Hope for the Holidays
You can make a difference in the life of one child this year by sponsoring a wish list and giving the necessary support to make their holidays special.
Support the Little Red Stocking Campaign
For nearly 100 years this special campaign has supported children and families across the state.
Third Party Events
Host a party for anything from your birthday to a tailgate while asking your guests to donate to support children and families.
Do-It-Yourself Fundraising
You can raise funds to support the children and families CHS serves. Together, we can make a difference in our community! Fundraise your way on your schedule.
Discover Corporate Opportunities
Mobilize your employees, customers, and networks through a third-party event, giving day, or a peer-to peer fundraising page. The ideas are endless!
Volunteer with CHS
Volunteer your time and talents by helping at an event, hosting a supply drive, serving on our community leadership council, or joining a committee. Maximize the impact of your volunteer time, see if your employer has a volunteer program.
Find the Opportunity That’s Right for You
Awareness Outreach
When: Ongoing
Where: Anywhere
Who: This activity is best suited for individuals or small groups under 10 people.
What: Help spread awareness of the need for foster parents in your local community. Volunteers will research locations to post materials and connect with businesses to gain approval prior to posting flyers. Volunteers will document outcomes in Microsoft Excel.
Administrative Work
When: (Oct-Jan)
Where: Greensboro Office
Who: This activity is best suited for individuals. This activity will require volunteers to sit for extended periods of time.
What: Support our team as a clerical volunteer by assisting with important behind-the-scenes tasks like letter stuffing and data entry.
Supply Drive Host
When: Ongoing
Where: Anywhere
Who: This activity is best suited for individuals or small groups.
What: Help meet the immediate needs of children and young people in foster care by collecting essential items like school supplies, hygiene products, graduation baskets, diapers, etc.
Hope for the Holidays
When: (November-December)
Where: Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh
Who: This activity is best suited for individuals or small groups under 10 people. Must be able to lift 25 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
What: Help transport gifts, sort gifts, make phone calls to donors, etc.
Skilled & Project-Based Volunteers
Do you have professional expertise to share? From marketing and communications to data, photography, or fundraising, skilled volunteers help extend our capacity and strengthen our work.
What to Expect
Our process typically includes:
1. Submitting a volunteer interest form
2. Connecting with our team to identify the right opportunity
3. Completing any required screenings or background checks and confidentiality agreements
4. Getting started—and making an impact
Due to the sensitive nature of our work, volunteer opportunities are limited.
Get Started
Start with a Connection
Meet Children Waiting for a Family
Every child deserves love, support, and a place to call home. Meet the youth in foster care across North Carolina who are waiting for a permanent family to help them thrive.