The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the launch of Outer Banks Volunteer Week, taking place October 11-18, 2025. This initiative invites visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local organizations on a variety of projects and events.
Part of the Bureau’s expanding Voluntourism program, Volunteer Week aims to support local partners, promote off-season visitation to Dare County and highlight the ongoing work that goes into caring for and sustaining the Outer Banks.
“Outer Banks Volunteer Week is another example of how we’re continuing to strengthen our nonprofit and community partnerships, while connecting people to these organizations that are the heartbeat of our community,” notes Lee Nettles, Executive Director of the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. “It’s our hope that visitors come away with a deeper appreciation for our area, while working alongside locals who are lending a hand to others in need.
2025 Outer Banks Volunteer Week events and projects include:
- Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation Donna Peele Memorial 5K – October 11
- Island Farm Pumpkin Patch Saturdays – October 11; October 18
- ‘Keep it Clean, Kitty Hawk’ Trash Cleanup – October 11
- Duck Jazz Festival – October 11-12
- Island Farm ‘Open Hours’ Volunteer Day – October 13
- Outer Banks Relief Foundation Beach Cleanup & Update – October 14
- Garden Gathering: Outer Banks Arboretum and Teaching Garden Projects – October 15
- Bluegrass Island Festival – October 16-18
- Town of Nags Head Community Cleanup – October 17
- OBSE Another Round 25K at Jockey’s Ridge State Park – October 18
For complete details and volunteer registration, visit outerbanks.org/volunteerweek.
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