Apex is built by neighbors helping neighbors. Find a way to give back. From adopting a park to sorting toys for kids in treatment, every hour of generosity makes this town what it is.
Opportunities are updated regularly, so check back often and confirm details with each organization before you show up.
Led by our local government, open to all neighbors
Town of Apex
Ongoing, hands-on
Adopt a section of an Apex park or trail and keep it beautiful all year. Tasks include litter pick-up, tending flower beds, spreading playground mulch, and painting.
Volunteer NowTown of Apex
Flexible, self-scheduled
Help protect Apex waterways by marking storm drains and teaching neighbors about pollution prevention. A hands-on way to spread the message that only rain belongs in the drain.
Volunteer NowApex Police Department
Event-based, flexible
Assist the Apex Police Department at community events like PeakFest, Apex Night Out, and town parades. CAPA volunteers are a friendly, trained presence that helps these events run smoothly.
Volunteer NowTown of Apex
One day each fall
Apex's annual town-wide day of giving back, when neighbors join local organizations for litter-free cleanups and service projects across the community.
Volunteer NowBrowse every Town of Apex volunteer program on their Volunteering page.
Nonprofits serving Apex and the surrounding Triangle
NeighborUp (formerly Western Wake Crisis Ministry)
3-hour shifts, no experience needed
NeighborUp provides crisis financial assistance, food assistance, training and coaching, client advocacy, and a thrift shop to support western and southern Wake County, powered by a team of over 1,200 volunteers across two campuses. Volunteer roles include the Thrift Shop, Food Pantry, Community Support Center, Client Advocacy, and Career Coaching. On-site volunteers work 3-hour shifts on various days of the week, and no experience is necessary.
Sign Up to VolunteerHarmony Animal Rescue Clinic (HARC)
Flexible, recurring
Help homeless dogs and cats in Apex get healthy and find homes. Volunteer for event support at Tails & Ales, the Apex Christmas parade, and PeakFest, clinic help with laundry, supplies, and donations, and animal comfort through Crafting for Critters.
Sign Up to VolunteerThe Carying Place
16 weeks, Thursday nights
Serve as a Support Partner meeting each Thursday night for 16 weeks with a homeless, working family in Apex and western Wake, coaching them on budgets and goals. Other flexible roles include meals, children's programs, and moving day.
Sign Up to VolunteerZach's Toy Chest
Hands-on, volunteer-powered
Powered entirely by volunteers, Zach's Toy Chest delivers new toys to pediatric cancer patients at Triangle hospitals. Every toy is hand-sorted to meet hospital guidelines, making sorting a truly hands-on way to help.
Sign Up to VolunteerTrees for the Triangle
A few hours per event
Join mulching and watering days at the Optimist Farm Tree Archive right here in Apex to keep young native trees thriving through the summer. Bring a water bottle and shoes you can get dirty.
Sign Up to VolunteerLooking for more local nonprofits? Browse the Non-Profits category in our Apex business directory.
We update this page regularly. If you run a local nonprofit or organize community service in Apex, let us know and we will add it for neighbors to find.
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