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Donations to UNC Volunteer Services

Interested in donating to the UNC Hospitals? Thank you for thinking of us! We are not always able to accept last minute donations; therefore, please contact our office to verify your donation and schedule a drop-off. Below is a list of generally accepted items.

We Can Accept Brand New Items Of:

  • Activity bags with items such as small toys, pencils, stickers, etc. for children. The bags need to be open (unsealed) or see-through.
  • Beanie babies/stuffed animals
  • Blank notebooks
  • Crossword/sudoku/word search/puzzle books
  • Art supplies such as colored pencils, coloring books (all ages), canvas or art paper to paint/draw on, tissue paper, colored paper, markers, googly eyes, stickers, and etc.
  • Games (playing cards/UNO cards/board games/handheld single player games)
  • Hair items such as barrettes, etc.
  • Hot Wheels cars
  • Nail polish
  • Play dough/silly putty
  • Purchased lap blankets, baby blankets, or baby caps
  • Homemade stuffed animals "stuffies" or blankets 
  • Greeting cards - Click HERE for guidelines and suggestions

Unfortunately, We Are Unable to Accept

  • Food
  • Used toys/toys that have already been in someone's home
  • Religious items
  • Latex balloons
  • Items sealed or wrapped (such as in wrapping paper or envelopes)
  • Magazines older than 6 months old

Monetary Donations

Contact Information

Office Ph. (984) 974-4793

Email:  volsvcs@unchealth.unc.edu

Office Business Hours

Monday - Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

Saturday - Sunday : Closed 

Volunteer Areas

UNC Health Medical Center offers volunteer opportunities in Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Raleigh, Butner, Cary, Durham, and Siler City. Whether it is wayfinding, restocking, patient rounding, or clerical tasks, we strive find the perfect place that matches our volunteer's interests and schedule. For more information, please visit our Volunteer Areas page.