Whether you have a few hours a week or only a day or two a month, there are plenty of opportunities in Moore County for you to get involved and volunteer your time and skills.

Following is a list of organizations and ­companies who welcome your support for ­projects of all sizes and commitments:

• BackPack Pals — As part of this ­program of Moore County Schools, ­volunteers assist with packing backpacks at the Sandhills Food Bank as well as delivering the backpacks. The program provided ­nutritious foods to ­children identified to have little or nothing to eat over the weekend. For more information, contact Linda Hubbard, volunteer coordinator for Moore County Schools, at (910) 947-2342 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital — Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of departments and areas, ­ranging from patient transportation services and gift shop to TeleCare and office ­volunteers. For more ­information, call (910) 715-1266.
• Meals on Wheels of the Sandhills — Volunteers are needed to pick up and deliver noon meals on weekdays to recipients in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Pinebluff and Addor areas, before returning containers to the kitchen. For more ­information, call (910) 692-0384.
• Moore County Historical Association — The association needs tour guides, people to help in the office and with special events. To get involved, call the MCHA at (910) 692-2051, visit www.moorehistory. com or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Moore County Literacy Council — The Literacy Council needs volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with adult basic education students who speak English or English as a second ­language. A person does not have to be a trained educator to volunteer. Volunteers must complete a one-hour ­orientation session and a 12-hour training course. They will receive materials for working with their students. The tutoring occurs at a variety of sites, but primarily at the Southern Pines location, 575 SE Broad St. Most tutors commit to 1 1/2 to 2 hours a week with their students. For more information, call program director Pam at (910) 692-5954 or visit http:// ­mcliteracy.com.
• Moore County Schools — More than 7,000 volunteers donate their time each year to assist with a variety of activities that ­ultimately provide a better learning experience for ­children. Volunteer opportunities range from tutors, mentors and classroom or clerical ­support to lunch and reading buddies. For more ­information, contact Linda Hubbard, volunteer coordinator for Moore County Schools, at (910) 947-2342 or via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Pinehurst Surgical — If interested in participating in Pinehurst Surgical’s Volunteer Guest Relations program, contact Pete McLendon in Human Resources at (910) 295-0872 or by e-mail at pmclendon@pinehurst surgical.com.
• Moore County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) — The Moore County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offers a variety of volunteer ­opportunities throughout the county. The office works to meet community needs by providing assistance through volunteer service in more than 35 nonprofit and public agencies. Residents 55 years of age or older are ­eligible to register in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. RSVP is a part of the Corporation for National and Community Service and is ­sponsored locally by Moore County.  RSVP offers additional benefits to Moore County volunteers such as supplemental auto and personal liability insurance, travel ­reimbursement or tax vouchers, eligibility for membership in the local government credit union, a quarterly newsletter and invitations to special activities and events throughout the year. Call (910) 215-0900 for more information. RSVP is located in the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15-501, just north of the Traffic Circle.