As college students we are all busy trying to balance school, work, and a social life, but sometimes we all find ourselves with a little extra time on our hands.  Many UNCP students use their free time to give back to their community by volunteering for various organizations in the Pembroke area, which is an attribute that everyone should strive to attain.

As part of the UNCP community, Pembroke Place Apartments supports many local organizations including the Second Harvest Food Bank of NC.  Aside from the organizations that Pembroke Place supports, there are other volunteer opportunities that are supported by UNC Pembroke such as campus service organizations, or even on/off campus opportunities.

Whether you feel the need to help the Pembroke community, or maybe you are just looking for something to do with your free time, volunteering with any of these organizations is a wonderful and selfless idea.  Look at your calendar and find a day that you and a few friends all have available.  As a group decide on a place that you would all like to volunteer, and call the organization to make the plans.  Whether you join Habitat for Humanity in building a house for a family, or you donate gently used clothing to a local shelter, your time and service could make a world of difference to someone who is in a time of need!