Appalachian Council of Governments

The Appalachian Council of Governments is looking for volunteers in Spartanburg County who enjoy visiting with others, improving lives through communication, and have as little as one hour per week available to join the team and enrich the lives of the long term care community.

To become a volunteer, the candidate must be 18 years or older and needs to be able to communicate with vulnerable adults, have problem-solving skills and have a genuine care and concern for long term care residents.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Amanda Plumley at (864) 242-9733 or email [email protected]. You may also visit our website www.scacog.org for more information.

Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg

Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds affordable housing for residents of Spartanburg. Habitat has two ways you can serve your community: the construction site and ReStore. If interested or for more information, please visit our website’s volunteer page or contact Volunteer Coordinator Carrie Vaughn at 864-591-2221, ext 105, or by e-mail at [email protected].

American Cancer Society

As an American Cancer Society volunteer you can honor a survivor or a loved one lost to cancer, help save lives of people in your local community, and around the world. It only takes a little time to do a lot of good. Discover how rewarding it is to be a volunteer by visiting our website for open volunteer opportunities.

Hub City Farmers’ Market

Hub City Farmers’ Market (previously known as the Spartanburg Nutrition Council) is a nonprofit organization working to increase the demand and availability of healthy foods in Spartanburg County. HCFM would not be able to deliver all of our programming without the help of dedicated volunteers! Please visit our website, call (864) 585-0905, or e-mail [email protected] for additional information.

Spartanburg County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program

Children who enter the foster care system are in need of caring adults to speak up for them in Family Court. The Guardian ad Litem is a strong child advocate for children. If you are over 21 and can give 4-5 hours a month to visit a child, you can change a child’s life. You do not need a college degree, or a legal or social work background. The very best child advocates are people who care about children. Visit our website, email [email protected], or call 800-277-0113 for additional information.

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Upstate

Your help is needed! Be an office helper or a homework helper! Call 864-583-4867 for more information or visit our website to fill out a volunteer application. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place for kids to learn and grow — all while having fun.

The Tyger River Foundation

A group of concerned citizens took on the challenge and established the Tyger River Foundation in 2007. The Foundation brings a focused, long-term vision and a sustainable plan to protect, promote and restore the Tyger River Basin for public use and enjoyment.

Since its inception, The Foundation has acquired and begun restoring Anderson Mill (a 200-year-old grist mill registered as the oldest standing mill in South Carolina and the birthplace of Spartanburg County government), organized river sweeps and clean-up projects, and opened Spartanburg County’s first public park and river access point on the Tyger River, Nesbitt Shoals Nature Park. Other projects and acquisitions include Tygerberry Landing, Beech Springs Landing, and Cooley Family Landing.

We are also working with Wofford College to conserve the Upper Shoals Preserve at Glendale, a property adjacent to the Goodall Center for Environmental Learning.

If you share our mission, we welcome your support and participation!

American Kidney Fund

There are many ways that you can help the American Kidney Fund as a volunteer to fight on all fronts against kidney disease. Please visit our website for up-to-date information on volunteer opportunities in Spartanburg, SC.

American Red Cross Upstate SC Chapter

Every day, the American Red Cross in Upstate South Carolina provides valuable services to your friends, neighbors, and communities. We respond to disasters. We teach life-saving skills. We prepare our communities. Find out how rewarding giving your time and efforts can be by volunteering with the Red Cross. Our website has additional information on current volunteer opportunities in Spartanburg, SC.

Mobile Meals Service of Spartanburg

Mobile Meals is a home-delivered hot meal service for the homebound of Spartanburg County who are unable to prepare their own food. No charge is made for the meals, delivered Monday through Friday, and there are no income or age restrictions for potential recipients. Volunteers are the life line of Mobile Meals; it takes at least 150 volunteers per day to see that meals are delivered to the 2,000 recipients served each weekday. Visit our website to see currently available volunteer opportunities in Spartanburg.

HALTER (Healing and Learning Through Equine Relationships)

HALTER is an affordable Therapeutic Horseback Riding program that has been serving citizens with disabilities from the Spartanburg area and students from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind since 1987.

HALTER is a PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) member-center, so volunteers are required to receive training before they are able to work with the program in order for volunteers and HALTER’s riders to have a safe and successful experience. Only those 15 or older are allowed to work directly with clients, however, those ages 10 – 14 who are accompanied by a parent volunteer may volunteer as a Pony Pal. Experience and knowledge of horses is not necessary.

For more information about Volunteer Training, please email [email protected] or call Bethany at (864) 398-2114.

Lasagna Love

The nonprofit has joined together more than 30,000 active volunteers from around the world and abides by three simple principles: feed families, spread kindness and strengthen communities. Lasagna Love fosters a culture of positivity, empathy, zero-judgment, and maintains a steadfast resolve to deliver comfort when needed most. Lasagna Love volunteers share a seminal purpose: exist to assist.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Volunteers are the lifeblood of MADD—full of passion and compassion for our mission. Join our army of ordinary citizens who have become extraordinary activists in saving lives and preventing injuries. Whether you’re interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or a couple of times a week, there’s a place for you at MADD. And we have a wide variety of opportunities to match your interests and expertise.

Project R.E.S.T. Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us at Project R.E.S.T. We have a rich history of providing outstanding services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We work within the local community and help lead efforts to create a violence-free society. We are excited to invite you to join us in this work!

Piedmont Community Actions

Piedmont Community Actions (PCA) is a private non-profit agency which serves Spartanburg and Cherokee counties in the upstate of South Carolina. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment in which low-income families can seek assistance that helps them to become less dependent upon government assistance.

Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve Volunteer Opportunities

Hatcher Garden in Spartanburg is a welcoming community of citizens who share a passion for horticulture, history, and sustainability. We welcome individuals as well as groups of all types to volunteer our garden! Please visit our website, call 864-574-7724, or email [email protected] for available volunteer opportunities in Spartanburg.

Animal Allies

If you have a skill, we have a need for it! Animal Allies facilitates a low-cost spay/neuter program for cats and dogs. Our services are available to anyone who wants to spay/neuter their pet, however, our focus is on targeted surgeries for low-income families. Volunteers are needed in our clinic and to help with community awareness efforts. Donations are also appreciated! Please call 864-576-6971 or contact us for additional information.