Greenville offers a multitude of volunteer opportunities. The following organizations have recently been contacted and are in need of volunteers:

(Also, please visit our Social Services Guide; many of the organizations listed have a standing need for volunteers.)

AID Upstate is in need of volunteers to help at our new charity resale store, Red Ribbon Resale at 803 Pendleton Street. Hours of operation are Tuesday thru Friday 10 AM til 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM til 4 PM. For further information, please call 235-0607.

Alzheimer's Disease Hot Line 1-800-621-0379

American Cancer Society 864-591-0004

American Leprosy Missions is the oldest and largest U.S. organization devoted to restoring the lives of people affected by leprosy, is a non-denominational Christian non-profit organization. We support projects throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Located in downtown Greenville, we need volunteers for switchboard relief, mailings, general clerical, and maintenance.

The American Red Cross, Upstate Chapter needs volunteers. Call 964-282-8640 if you would like to help.

Cancer Society of Greenville is in need of clerical volunteers. Call 864-232-8439 if interested.

CARE Outreach is a service of the Carolina Pregnancy Center in Spartanburg. They offer Abortion Recovery Support Groups for persons experiencing emotional issues following an abortion. Call 864-582-4673 for help.

CRISISline is a 24/7 telephone service that offers respect, information, & crisis intervention for anyone struggling with the choices & demands of life.  CRISISline is currently accepting volunteer applications.  Applicants should be willing to commit to 30-40 hours of training & be reliable.  Please contact volunteer@mhagc.org or call 467-3348 for information.

Cross Roads Group Home, in Greenville, S.C., is a therapeutic residential program that uses animal assisted therapy to treat sexually abused adolescent girls. In short, it is a place where humans and animals benefit from one another.

Goodwill Industries is seeking volunteers to serve as peer mentors for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages. Mentors would meet once a week with proteges to discuss goals and job success. Call 864-467-3200 x124.

Greenville County Guardian ad Litem Program trains volunteers to represent abused children in Family Court. Call 467-5863 ext. 263.

Greenville Literacy Assocation has opportunities for volunteers to teach adults and/or elementary school children. Call 864-467-3456 for more info.

Greenville Sexual Trauma Center is seeking individuals to be "on call" at least twice a month to respond to phone calls to the hotline and to be available to go to the Emergency Room when there are sexual assault cases. The training for this volunteer opportunity begins on September 17th. Please call 864-467-3633 for more information.

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is a Christian housing ministry building simple, affordable homes for deserving, needy families. Habitat is seeking individuals who are good with their hands, organized, able to give direction to others and have good people skills to volunteer. To get involved call the Greenville Chapter at 864-295-4315 or the Spartanburg Chapter at 864-595-1851 for more information.

Hands On Greenville
Hands On Greenville was founded ten years ago in response to this challenge, with the goal of creating, organizing, and leading meaningful service projects that positively impact Greenville County.

Hospice Care of South Carolina needs volunteers! What a great way to become involved in the community! Help with patient care, small household chores, or childcare. Groups are also welcome to help with small home repairs, building ramps, yard work, etc. Volunteers are also needed in our Hospice offices, or to bake cookies or make “goodie” bags. Please call 1-800-932-2738 for more information. Visit our website at www.hospicecare.net.

Hugs for Hounds
Hugs For Hounds is an organization devoted to sheltering, caring for and rehoming unwanted and homeless Dogs and Puppies. We are a small, non-profit organization of VOLUNTEERS, volunteers being the key word. We are not running a business and have no paid employees. We have many dogs in our care from varied backgrounds Hugs For Hounds works solely from donations, fundraiser's and volunteers. Therefore, we welcome any and all assistance that the public can give.

Animal Care
Can you spare two hours a week? The shelter always needs animal care volunteers. Volunteers work during the shelter's open hours to feed the cats and dogs, clean the cages,sweep and mop floors, and walk the dogs. We also try to make sure all the animals get love and attention while we're there. We have a great group of teenagers helping at the shelter, but we need more adults to help with the animal care and adoptions.
You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer--no exceptions (sorry).
Young people under 16, need to have a parent with them.

Killingsworth, Inc.
Killingsworth is a transitional home for women emerging from crisis situations in Columbia, SC. The home serves women from across the southeast, including residents of Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, Pickens, and surrounding counties. They are looking for volunteers in the Columbia area.