Help Bring Hope to SouthLight Clients

Each day, hundreds of people walk through the doors of SouthLight’s service sites seeking recovery, support, and, above all, hope. Many are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, and all are navigating complex challenges related to mental health and substance use. You can be part of their journey.

Volunteer with Us

There are so many ways to give your time and talent. Our employees will be on hand to support your group, providing guidance and coordinating the activity as needed.

Interested in hosting a volunteer packing event or supply drive?

Email: volunteers@southlight.org

Group Volunteer Opportunities at SouthLight:

Brown Bag Lunches

Groups are invited to pack brown bag lunches for our clients. We aim to have four groups commit to purchasing menu items and packing lunches once a month. These lunches are distributed to clients visiting the SouthLight Raleigh Hub for treatment.

Commitment: Monthly brown bag lunch packing

Packing Activities

Groups can also sign up to pack hygiene kits, snack packs, or other essential items for our clients in the location of your choice (i.e. office). We can work around your schedule, and we can even be there to thank you and give a presentation if desired!

Commitment: Flexible

Learn More about Hosting a Group Activity

Volunteer Requirements

SouthLight Volunteers must be 18 or older, though exceptions can be made for group activities. Contact us to learn more.
Some individual volunteer opportunities, like outreach events, will require an orientation and training. Depending on the activities, group activities may not require formal training.
To ensure safety and consistency, all volunteer activities should follow SouthLight’s volunteer guidelines—including approved supply lists, food safety practices, and packing protocols with staff coordination as needed.

“Joining SouthLight employees at community outreach events brings it all alive. We have learned so much about SouthLight programs and the impact they have on hundreds of lives every day. Seeing employees interact with clients says it all; the caring relationships and respect for one another are key to SouthLight's incredible success rate.”

–Community Volunteer

Volunteer with SouthLight