Celebrate National Volunteer Week: Find Your Place to Serve in Laurens County

This week is National Volunteer Week – April 20 to April 26, and it is the perfect time to recognize the power of individuals coming together to strengthen their communities. In Laurens County, volunteers make a significant impact by supporting organizations that address local needs—from health and housing to education, veterans, the arts, and more.

If you’re looking to get involved, here are some of the nonprofit organizations in Laurens County that welcome volunteers:

🇺🇸 Veterans & Community Service

• American Legion Post 25 – Serves veterans and the community through disaster relief, youth programs, toy drives, and home repair efforts.

🎭 Arts & Culture

• Laurens County Museum – Promotes local heritage and history through exhibits and events.

• Laurens County Chorale – Provides a venue for singers and musicians to rehearse and perform a variety of musical collections.

• Laurens County Community Theatre – Engages audiences with plays, musicals, and youth theater.

• The Artist’s Coop – A gallery space and creative hub for local artists.

❤️ Health & Human Services

• Laurens County Cancer Association – Supports cancer patients with resources and community-based care.

• Beyond Abuse – Provides services for survivors of sexual and child abuse.

• Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic – Offers free medical care to uninsured residents.

• Upstate Pregnancy Center – Hosts monthly diaper giveaways for parents and caregivers in need and provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, counseling, and parenting resources for women and families facing unplanned pregnancies (partnered with Carolina Pregnancy Center).

• The Laurens County SAFE Home – Provides shelter and support for victims of domestic violence.

• The Open Door Christian Center – Offers transitional housing, a soup kitchen, a thrift store, and assistance to those in need.

🏘️ Community Support & Development

• United Way of Laurens County – Focused on improving health, education, and financial stability for all in Laurens County through volunteer engagement and community-driven solutions.

• United Ministries of Clinton – Assists individuals and families in crisis with basic needs and support.

• Family Promise of Laurens County – Supports homeless families with temporary shelter and long-term solutions.

• Bridging the Gap Advocacy – Advocates for underserved populations, providing access to needed services and resources.

• Main Street Clinton – Works to facilitate the revitalization of Clinton’s historic downtown area, restoring it as a vibrant source of pride and engagement for residents and visitors alike.

• Main Street Laurens – Supports and promotes the businesses of downtown Laurens, contributing to the vitality of the community.

• Clinton Canopy – A beautification-focused volunteer group hosting weekly workdays and special events to enhance the Clinton area.

• Keep Laurens County Beautiful – Engages the public in county-wide litter, recycling, and beautification efforts through impact, education, and enforcement.

📚 Education & Youth

• Joe Adair Outdoor Education Center – They teach students about a healthy environment, recycling, composting, clean water and air, and awareness of the natural world.
• Laurens County First Steps – Focuses on early childhood readiness, parenting programs, and school success.

• Laurens County Master Gardeners – dedicated to promoting sound research based gardening practices in Laurens County SC as demonstrated by the Clemson University Master Gardener program.

🏠 Housing & Shelter

• Laurens County Habitat for Humanity – Builds and repairs homes for families in need, promoting strength, stability, and self-reliance.

🐾 Animal Welfare

• Laurens County Humane Society – Facilitates pet adoptions, fosters animals, and promotes animal care education.

✝️ Faith-Based Organizations

• C4 Ministries of Laurens County – a non- profit Christ centered agency assisting families with shelter and stable housing within Laurens County.

• Straight Street Youth Center – Provides a safe space for teens with mentorship, enrichment programs, and positive activities.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive but serves as a starting point to inspire ways you can plug in and make a difference here in Laurens County. Whether it’s through a one-time event or an ongoing commitment, every effort counts when it comes to giving back to the place we call home.