Volunteer for Wings up for Wilmington 2026

The Rescue Mission of Cape Fear is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has served men experiencing homelessness in Wilmington, NC and the greater Cape Fear region for more than 51 years.  We provide emergency shelter, long-term residential recovery programming, nutritious meals, case management, job readiness training, and spiritual support at 502 Castle Street in downtown Wilmington.  Our structured 6-month residential program houses up to 16 men at a time, serving 40 to 60 men annually with outcomes including a 60%+ program completion rate, 75% placed in stable employment, and 70% placed in permanent housing upon exit.

Volunteers will help with a variety of hands-on tasks. Activities may include general facility cleaning and beautification, painting interior or exterior spaces, landscaping and outdoor cleanup, organizing donation storage areas, sorting and preparing donated supplies, assisting with meal preparation or service, and general facility improvement projects.  Specific tasks will be assigned based on the number of volunteers and their availability on the day of the event.  All volunteers will be greeted by RMCF staff and given a brief orientation before beginning.

Volunteers should wear comfortable, work-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Bring Closed-toed shoes, Sunscreen, Water.

Out of respect for the privacy and dignity of our residents, volunteers should not photograph or record inside the facility without prior permission from RMCF staff. others