Myrtle Beach-area organizations need your help

Volunteers: Neighbor to Neighbor is seeking volunteers to drive homebound and disabled seniors to doctor appointments and other life-enhancing destinations. We provide drivers flexible schedules, administrative support, and supplemental insurance. Call 843-353-0214 or visit www.gracefullyaging.org.

Grants: Waccamaw Community Foundation announces second quarter grant applications available for programs and projects that further the cause of education. Applications are due 5 p.m. April 8. Contact shawna@mywcf.org.

Veterans: VFW Post 10420 is looking for qualified veterans. If you have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, then you are eligible. Any qualified veteran that wishes to become a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, call 843-651-6900 or stop by the post at 4359 U.S. 17, Murrells Inlet.

Donations: Friends of Surfside Library need paperback or hardback books, children's books, puzzles, DVDs and CDs for monthly book sale. Leave at the circulation desk or call 843-238-5869 or 843-238-5032 for pick up. No textbooks, magazines or encyclopedia.

Donations: Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is in need of paper towels, white and colored computer paper, kitten and puppy food, treats for dogs and cats, kitty litter, cat toys, pet beds, collars and leashes, bleach, dish and laundry soap. Donations can be dropped off at 409 Bay St. or call 843-249-4948 or nmbhumanesociety@gmail.com

Volunteers: Since 1964, SCORE’s seasoned experts have provided the highest level of free business mentoring services to help new and existing entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Would you like to be a SCORE volunteer? We have members who volunteer their time in teaching workshops, do fundraising, develop presentations, perform IT services and more. Previous business management, skills, or ownership experience is preferred. Apply at www.score.org/volunteer or 843-918-1079

Donations: All 4 Paws hears the voices of abandoned animals in our community. Clorox wipes, Dawn dishwashing detergent, HE laundry detergent, tall kitchen and 55-gallon garbage bags, Pine Sol, and paper towels. Items can be dropped off at: 708 Petigru Road, Pawleys Island. Visit All4PawsSC.org to volunteer, adopt or foster.

Donations/volunteers: Bikini Beach Cat Rescue needs members of the community to become involved in the organization. Donations of money or time would be greatly appreciated. We help community residents with low-cost spay/neuters. If you have the time, please volunteer. We desperately need a grant writer, trappers, crates and people who can help with fundraisers and have ideas on ways to raise money. 843-655-7881

Donations: Family Outreach is in need of all sizes of diapers, baby wash and wipes, bottles, baby food, cereal and formula, new and gently used clothing for newborn to size 5, baby and children’s socks. 843-234-2350

Volunteers: Meals on Wheels of Horry County needs volunteer drivers in the Conway area and to deliver meals to the homebound and elderly. 843-340-5982

Donations: North Strand Housing Shelter is in need of select-a-size paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, laundry soap, bleach and more. Items may be dropped off at Mattress Direct, 586 U.S. 17 Gator Hole Plaza, North Myrtle Beach or North Strand Housing Shelter, 2335 S.C. 9 W., Longs. Also, in need of volunteers. 843-756-9488 or 843-421-4135.

Donations: Keep Our Pets Food Bank is in need of dry cat/dog food, wet cat/dog food, cat/dog treats, cat litter, beds - all sizes, toys and puppy pads. Call 843-651-0778 or keepourpetsfoodbank@yahoo.com. Items can be dropped off at 4764 U.S. 17 Bypass S., Murrells Inlet.

Donations: The Friends of the North Myrtle Beach Library are accepting used books for its resale book racks. Please drop the books off at the library during regular library hours at 910 First Ave. S. The proceeds are used to purchase items for the library. 843-915-5281.

Volunteers: If you like helping seniors and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Agape Hospice pairs volunteers with patients and we are looking for folks willing to give of their time and talents. 843-307-4740.

This story was originally published February 26, 2016 at 9:07 AM with the headline "Myrtle Beach-area organizations need your help."