Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Hosts Second Annual Volunteer Week, Engaging Residents and Tourists in Community Projects
From October 10-17, 2026, the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau organized its second annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week. This initiative invited visitors, residents, and second homeowners to participate in various community projects, fostering a deeper connection with the local area. The event is part of the Bureau’s expanding year-round Voluntourism program, which aims to support local partners, encourage off-season tourism to Dare County, and highlight ongoing efforts to care for and sustain the Outer Banks. This year's Volunteer Week featured 16 opportunities with 11 Dare County nonprofit organizations and municipalities. Participants filled over 140 volunteer spots, contributing more than 200 hours to projects such as beach and town cleanups, arboretum and outdoor classroom maintenance, trail upkeep, and event support. Volunteer registration and communication were managed through VolunteerOBX.com, an online platform providing free volunteer management tools for local nonprofits and government entities, while ...
