Volunteer
join the board or a committee
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Join our volunteer board run by community members and current GALs. We meet monthly over lunch to fulfill the mission of Friends through our work.
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Help us advance our mission by working to recruit new sponsors and partners and lead stewardship for our annual sponsors and donors.
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Founded in 2023, the Babs Wagner Scholarship Fund supports children aging out of foster care. Be a part of marketing and assessing applications twice a year.
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The Light the Way Gala, hosted in the fall is our largest fundraising event of the year. Help plan the logistics and curate the silent auction to raise funds for our programs.
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Execute our mission by helping to coordinate our programs including Backpacks for Kids, Angel Tree, and the Education Advocacy Program.
Ready to make a difference? Get involved today!
It takes a village and we cannot do it without help from great people like you! Please consider donating your time to help us make a difference in the lives of local foster children.
volunteer opportunities
volunteer opportunities
Race Volunteers
Race volunteers are needed for the 2022 Oktoberfest 4 Miler.
DATE: October 8th
TIME: 9am-12:30ish
LOCATION: Raleigh Beer Garden
Work as course monitor must be at least 21 years old.
Benefits back-to-school backpacks filled with supplies for children in Wake County foster care.
Contact info@friendsofwakegal.org to sign up.
Auction Committee Volunteers
Help build our 2022 Light the Way Gala Auction that brings in over $10,000 for kids in care. Looking for well connected individuals to help solicit local businesses for in-kind donations. Need all items collected by November 11th.
Contact info@friendsofwakegal.org for more information.