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Meet Me In Manteo! Do you love to talk to people about the great Town of Manteo? We are looking for friendly greeters. The greeter will talk with visitors and answer any questions they might have about what the Town has to offer. 

Meet Me In Manteo! We are seeking a social media ambassador to assist with content creation for our website and social media channels. Schedule is flexible! Ideal opportunity for someone looking for volunteer hours.

Meet Me In Manteo! We are looking for ambassadors to visit downtown businesses to verify contact information to update our directory. Stop in at Manteo Town Hall and pick up the existing directory. Ambassador can select which days and hours to contact the businesses. Information can be gathered via phone or in person.

Join the Island Farm team each Monday to help care for our heritage livestock, including sheep, chickens, oxen, Banker ponies, and mule. Volunteers will assist staff with:

Prior experience working with farm animals is preferred, but not required. This is a hands-on volunteer role and you will work closely with staff to take care of our heritage livestock! This is a reoccurring opportunity and a great way to support the operations of a working farm while gaining hands-on experience with heritage breeds.

All activities take place outdoors. Please bring a snack, a reusable water bottle, and wear close-toed shoes. Feel free to bring any additional items that help make your time at Island Farm festive and enjoyable (personal medication, hat, sunglasses, etc).

FAQ

Where will activities take place?
Island Farm is an agro-tourism site — there is the potential to come into contact with hazards inherently associated with the outdoors, such as spiders, ants, mosquitoes, poison ivy, and snakes. Please be prepared for all activities to take place outdoors.

What should I wear?

Attire should be appropriate for the outdoors. Close-toed shoes required. Long sleeve shirt, long pants, and hat recommended. Lightweight clothing/sports attire recommended to be comfortable and capable during your shift.

Are volunteer shifts family-friendly?
Yes. Volunteer shifts are family-friendly. Volunteers must be 10 years or older and accompanied by a legal adult for the duration of the volunteer shift.

Questions?
Please email the Administrative Coordinator at jane@obcinc.org.

Please join us for a Beach Clean Up at Glenmere Avenue Beach Access. This beach cleanup is part of the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week from October 10-17, 2026, offering several 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. Very special thanks to the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau for hosting Outer Banks Volunteer Week once again! 

The Aquarium Projects Team consists of local volunteers that assist with various projects that do not require working with visitors. The nature of available projects will vary based on the needs of the aquarium and the skills of the volunteers that are a part of the Aquarium Projects Team. Projects include, but are not limited to sewing, education prop creation, language translation service, A/V projects, graphic design, 3D printing, fabrication, engineering, plumbing, carpentry and general maintenance tasks.

Projects will be assigned to Aquarium Projects Team volunteers based on those volunteers’ unique skillset and availability.

Please apply here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1883075603

Join us for one of our public beach clean-ups!

We are seeking enthusiastic and engaging local volunteers that are wanting to be helpful by doing the following tasks:  safely operating a golf cart on Aquarium property to transport customers with mobility needs; directing traffic in the parking lots (main lots and the grass overflow lots) on busy days; assisting VS & Security staff in the ticket line directing customers to appropriate ticket windows; working the Guest Services desk in the main lobby to answer guest questions, sign out wheelchairs, and allow entry to the Privacy Room; Assisting guests with completing membership applications when possible; answering VS phones as needed. Please apply here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1883075603

We're seeking local volunteers to help staff the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Rodanthe. Volunteers will greet and provide information about local refuges, walking trails, wildlife, programs and events, and answer guest's questions. Volunteers may work independently or be paired with another volunteer. Responsibilities include opening/closing the visitor center, answering phones, using a cash register for the visitor center gift shop, and providing educational content. Birding and other wildlife knowledge is a plus! Please reach out for further information.

We're seeking local volunteers to help staff our National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Manteo. Volunteers will greet and provide information about local refuges, wildlife, programs and events, and answer guest's questions. Volunteers may work independently or be paired with another volunteer. Responsibilities include opening/closing the visitor center, answering phones, using a cash register for the visitor center gift shop, and providing educational content. Please reach out for further information.

Volunteer with Island Farm for our 15th annual Pumpkin Patch! This year’s Pumpkin Patch will feature plenty of pumpkins – grown locally in Chowan County by a descendant of Island Farm in Manteo, North Carolina.

Visitors will enjoy historic games, doll crafting, candle making, samples of apple cider and popcorn, giveaways from the blacksmith. Additional activities include a nail-driving contest, jumbo bubbles, and opportunities to feed livestock.

Pumpkin Patch is 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. — volunteer shifts are 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 11:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Pumpkin Patch dates are the first four Saturdays in October — Oct 3, 10, 17, and 24. Please indicate the date of your preference when signing up. 

We can’t wait to see you there! 

The Outer Banks Relief Foundation is excited to invite volunteers who enjoy being out in the community to help represent OBRF at local events throughout the year.

These opportunities might look like attending a concert, comedy show, resource fair, school event, or creative workshop. No two events are quite the same, and new opportunities pop up often.

By joining this volunteer group, you’ll be part of a friendly, caring community that shows up for our neighbors and helps spread the word about how OBRF supports local families when unexpected tragedy strikes.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please sign up here to be added to a special email list for community event opportunities with the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.

What volunteering may include:

Picking up supplies from the Relief Foundation office

Setting up a simple information table at the event

Attending the event and engaging with the community

Thanking the event host on behalf of OBRF

Returning supplies to the Relief Foundation office

Thank you for considering this opportunity and for being part of the work that helps our community care for one another.

Volunteers are the gold of GO FAR! This program would not exist without the dedication and passion of volunteer mentors. Mentors are with the participants every step of the way throughout the program. The time, effort, and support given by your generosity are what inspire and educate the youth to GO FAR. The opportunity for a healthier living is possible because of you.

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