Are you interested in serving your community? The Town of Leland offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form below, then review the available opportunities to get started.
Sign up for our monthly volunteer newsletter to stay up-to-date on new volunteer opportunities!
The Town of Leland hosts several fun and exciting events throughout the year in Town parks and facilities including the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Volunteers are used in many capacities including setup, parking, greeters, hands-on activities, and more.
The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department offers programs for all ages throughout the year. Volunteers may assist with regularly scheduled or special one-time workshops for youth through adults in a variety of program areas.
| Event / Program | Date & Time | Event / Program Description | Volunteer Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Dance Nights | Ongoing | Join us as we partner with the local Contra, Latin, and Swing dance communities to host group social dances. | Event Greeter |
| Holiday Art Market | Fri., Dec. 6 - Sat., Dec. 7 | Help us ring in the holiday season with our annual Holiday Art Market! Arts and crafts vendors from across the region will be on hand to sell their handmade items. Volunteers can assist with setup and throughout the event. | Event Setup Event Greeter |
| Tree Lighting | Sat., Dec. 7 | Help Santa flip the switch to light our Leland in Lights display and Leland Tree. Volunteers can support line management and traffic control. | Event Volunteer |
| Santa Visits | Dec. 10, Dec. 14, Dec. 17 | Calling all Elves! Volunteer for one of our annual opportunities to visit with Santa!
Please note that this link is only for volunteering in these limited-registration events. | Event Volunteer |
| Wilmington Big Band | Fri., Dec. 13 | Join us for a night of music and dancing with Wilmington Big Band! | Event Volunteer |
| Holly Jolly Recital | Thurs., Dec. 19 | We're seeking volunteer support for our annual Holly Jolly Recital, celebrating the talented performers who learn in our studios at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Volunteers can help as ushers or non-technical backstage support. | Event Volunteer |
| PRCR Open House | Sat., Feb. 1 | Join PRCR staff and instructors as we welcome community members to this interactive Open House! | Event Volunteer Event Greeter |
| Makers Madness | Sat., Feb. 8 | Volunteer for our annual mini-market supporting the artists who learn and create in our programs and studios! | Event Greeter |
The Town of Leland relies heavily on community-minded citizens to get involved with their local government and serve on one of the Town’s Advisory Boards. Learn more about the Town's Boards and Committees and how you can get involved.
A list of nonprofit organizations that serve Leland is below.
If your organization serves Leland and you'd like to add it to our list, please contact Communications Manager Jessica Jewell.