UNCW promotes student learning through service opportunities with community members, organizations and agencies. The university encourages a sense of civic responsibility through critical engagement and participation in the community.

Through the organizations listed here, you may find a cause that engages your heart and your mind. You may find an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, research your field of study, and change a life or two. Along the way you will make friends who share your values, experience the diversity of our world, and grow as a scholar and a human being.

Start here: UNCW Center for Leadership Education and Service

• Bilingual Counseling Program
  Catholic Social Ministries
  4006 Princess Place, Wilmington, NC 28403
  910-251-8130
  910-251-8491
  Counseling services for Spanish-speaking clients in the areas of depression, substance abuse, marriage and family issues, etc.
  
• Community Boys & Girls Club of Wilmington, NC
  901 Nixon Street,
  P.O. Box 1612
  Wilmington, NC 28402
  

  Phone:	(910) 762-1252
  Fax:	(910) 251-7933

  Clubs provide diverse activities that meet the interests of all youth.  Core Programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers, and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem and to reach their full potential. 
  
  
• Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
  

  Volunteers Needed!  Looking for clerical volunteers to work in a fun and energetic office environment two afternoons a week.  Duties will include follow-up thank you calls to donors, general filing and typing, assisting with special events and other exciting miscellaneous office duties. 

  Also seeking HomeStore volunteers to help with customer service duties.  Days and times are flexible.  Make friends and help Habitat at the same time! 

  Call Volunteer Coordinator, Julie Hale, at 762-4744

• Cape Fear Literacy Council
  1012 South 17th St. , Wilmington, NC 28401
  910-251-0911
  The LIteracy Center trains and supports volunteers to teach literacy skills to adults and teens. Literacy includes both language (including English as a Second Language) and math skills.

• English Classes for Internationals
  Wilmington Baptist Association
  610 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403
  910-799-1160 or 686-9194
  Classes meet at Winter Park Baptist Church. Free babysitting is provided, and classes are free.
• Girls Incorporated of Wilmington
  1502 Castle Street
  Wilmington, NC 28401
  Bus: (910) 763-6674
  Fax: (910) 772-9528
  Executive Director: Tufanna Bradley
  Email: tbradley.wilmingtonnc AT girls-inc.org
  Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives .
  
• Tileston Outreach Health Clinic
  412 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
  910-343-8736 or 762-0539
  Free health clinic for those who are very low income and have absolutely no health insurance. Includes dental and diabetes clinics.
  
• VOCES LATINAS
  This is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower the Hispanic/Latino community, using education as the tool. We offer various classes, and provide childcare for all classes. We need volunteers for childcare, data entry, and computer assistance. Contact: Irene Silva Edwards, Director Voces Latinas at voceslatinas AT ec.rr.com