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.

2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week: October 10-17, 2026

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week from October 10-17, 2026, with 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. 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. Volunteer Week opportunities are currently being explored and will be announced soon. Click here to learn more!

Call for 2026 Volunteer Projects:
Does your Dare County nonprofit organization or governmental agency have a specific need or project where extra sets of hands could help make that vision a reality this October during Volunteer Week? If so, please complete this online form and your opportunity will be considered for inclusion in Outer Banks Volunteer Week.