The Center for Volunteer Caregiving

09/20/2026

It’s always fun to hang out with The Center’s amazing volunteers. It’s especially nice when we can combine it with delicious ice cream from Howling Cow Creamery.

09/17/2026

Casper and Phantom (and Annie and Sam) from Safe Haven for Cats joined us for our staff meeting today! Stay tuned for news about an exciting partnership between The Center and SAFE Haven for Cats.

09/15/2026

Are you a family caregiver taking care of a loved one round-the-clock and need help to manage the challenges? Consider joining us for this 6 week class designed to help family caregivers through the unique stressors they face. This in-person class will be held in downtown Cary and is free.

This class will help family caregivers learn how to handle stress, improve self-confidence, communicate better, improve ability to make tough decisions, locate helpful resources and more. Powerful Tools for Caregivers […]

09/04/2026

Welcome the newest member of the staff team at CVC! Melinda Race has joined us as In-Home Connections Program Coordinator. Melinda brings lots of experience working with communities and social services.

08/17/2026

Celebrate your favorite nonprofit by signing up to volunteer or give a donation to support its impact in the community. You can do both of those on The Center's website at volunteercaregiving.org!

08/04/2026

What's the most amazing volunteer experience you've ever had and what made it amazing? (Please share without names or personally identifying information.) We want to hear from everyone, not just volunteers of The Center for Volunteer Caregiving.

07/31/2026

Did you know that our state has a plan to address the challenges of an aging population? It's called the All Ages, All Stages NC Plan, and you can track the progress of action items on the NC DHHS website.

"All Ages, All Stages NC: A Roadmap for Aging and Living Well" is North Carolina's multisector plan for aging (MPA). This initiative aims to provide a…

07/23/2026

✨Our July Spotlight is on Chris Bjornstad! ✨

What started as a desire to continue serving older adults after moving to Raleigh has grown into more than a decade of volunteering with The Center. As a transportation volunteer and current Board Chair, Chris is helping move The Center's mission forward while inspiring others to get involved.

Click the link below to read more about Chris and his journey with The Center!
https://volunteercaregiving.org/volunteer-spotlight-chris/

07/04/2026

Celebrating 250 years!

06/30/2026

✨Our June Spotlight is on Teresa Vessels! ✨

Teresa's personal caregiving experiences inspired her to give back through The Center for Volunteer Caregiving. As a friendly visiting volunteer AND a transportation driver with The Center, she provides invaluable companionship, support, and connection for our care receivers.
Click below to read more about Teresa's experience with The Center.
https://volunteercaregiving.org/volunteer-spotlight-teresa/