Volunteer on the Outer Banks | Non-Profits & Events

Voluntourism: Love It Like A Local!

Volunteering on the Outer Banks helps make people more aware of, and connected to, the important work that (more than 100!) Dare County nonprofits are doing within the community. By getting involved with local organizations, residents, visitors, and second homeowners come away with a deeper appreciation for the area and a greater sense of responsibility. Let‘s protect what we love, together.

Connecting Generosity With Need:
Introducing the Volunteer OBX Portal

The Volunteer OBX portal is your new online community hub for doing good. It makes it easy to quickly search, find and sign up for volunteer opportunities that match your interests and schedule. The portal also provides local Dare County nonprofits and community organizations with FREE tools to recruit, engage and retain volunteers — helping connect willing hands with the projects that need them most. Visit VolunteerOBX.com to learn more and to help build a stronger Outer Banks, one volunteer at a time.

Outer Banks Volunteer Week

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau hosted its inaugural Outer Banks Volunteer Week from October 11-18, 2025, with 10 opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local organizations on a variety of projects and events. Thank you to the following organizations for your support and participation: Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, Town of Duck, Town of Kitty Hawk, Town of Nags Head, Island Farm, Outer Banks Relief Foundation, Dare County Extension Master Gardeners, Outer Banks Sporting Events and Bluegrass Island Music Festival. Part of the Bureau’s expanding Voluntourism program, Volunteer Week aims to support local partners, promote off-season visitation to Dare County and highlight the ongoing work that goes into caring for and sustaining the Outer Banks. Stay tuned for details on the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week in 2026!