Volunteer
Kiawah Cares works primarily as a volunteer facilitator, linking Kiawah Island property owners with meaningful local volunteer opportunities. Please feel free to contact any of the below organizations directly, or if you’d like some help choosing, feel free to contact us and we’d be happy to talk you through some options. All of the listed volunteer partners have been vetted by Kiawah Cares and are recommended.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
These local organizations provide volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Contact them directly to learn more or to volunteer.
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic
Communities In Schools: Lunch Buddies, Math mentors, Literacy leaders, Classroom Champions & Mentors
Habitat for Humanity: Build Homes, Office or ReStore Work
Kiawah Conservancy: Monthly Litter Sweeps, Educational Outreach, Bird Counts & More
Kiawah Island Community Association: Board and Committees
Kiawah Women’s Foundation: Backpack Buddies
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network: Dolphin Strand Feeding Education and Monitoring
Made with Love: Craft Making
Meals on Wheels: Package and Deliver Meals for Seniors
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach: Dental Professionals, After-School Tutors, Food Pantry and Clothing Supplies Assistant, ESL Instructors
Reading Partners: Elementary School Reading Tutors
Respite Care Charleston: Program Support for Those Living with Alzhemier’s/Dementia or Their Caregivers
Sea Islands Habitat for Humanity: Home Building, Office Administration, ReStore Retail and Deconstruction Projects
Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation: Sea Islands Blessing Basket Packing and Distribution
Town of Kiawah Island: Turtle Patrol, Bluebird Nest Monitoring, Shorebird Stewardship Program
Event Volunteer Opportunities
These events occur annually and would not be possible without support from local volunteers. Contact these organizations directly to learn more or to volunteer.