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Charlotte Rescue Mission
Serving with the Mission allows volunteers to demonstrate the unconditional love and acceptance of Jesus to our residents, many of whom have lost their belief that they are worthy of such a gift. All Rebound men’s campus meal volunteer opportunities can be viewed and registered for by clicking the button below. All weekend meal opportunities require financial sponsorship of the meal. For opportunities other than meals or for additional information, please contact Christy Baker. |
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Crisis Assistance Ministry
Volunteers perform 1/3 of the work at Crisis Assistance Ministry, a total of more than 57,000 hours annually! Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds support projects and programs that help prevent homelessness and preserve dignity for our neighbors in need. To make the most of our volunteers’ valuable time, we offer individual and group volunteer opportunities -- one-time and long-term commitments -- customized to unique needs and goals. These opportunities include combinations of advocacy activities and service and are developed in partnership with volunteer coordinators. Individuals perform jobs ranging from serving customers in the Free Store, to helping with clerical projects in our offices, to helping at the Furniture Bank, to interviewing customers who need help during a financial crisis. Individual volunteers are invited to volunteer orientation sessions to get to know the agency and to learn about specific opportunities available. |
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Discovery Place (Teen Volunteer Opportunities)
Applications for the 2019 Summer Session will be accepted August 25 through September 16, 2019 at 5:00 pm. As a part of the Youth Development Program Discovery Place supports teen volunteers in their future academic and career aspirations by providing additional development opportunities including:
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The Echo Foundation
It is the tireless efforts of Echo volunteers that help make our projects successful every year! Below are some of our opportunities for volunteers: ■ Office Assistant-Answer phones, make copies, file, take messages, write letters and thank you notes, help organize and complete Echo’s mass mailings, research data on the internet, and manage day-to-day operations to help us run the most efficient office possible. ■ Event Assistant-Help Echo staff on tasks which relate to the current annual project, such as research, liaison responsibilities, art projects, etc. ■ Grant Research/Writing-Conduct web research on potential grant opportunities for Echo, write grant proposals and help secure funding through grants, donations, and underwriting. Manage individual grants to completion. Write follow-up reports which speak to the outcomes of the specific grant. ■ Education-Assist the project manager with various tasks associated with upcoming projects, including but not limited to: communicating and interacting with area public and private high schools, managing the schools’ partnerships with Echo, facilitating curriculum development, printing and distribution, and planning/conducting teacher workshops. ■ Annual Award Dinner-Help with the annual awards ceremony. Responsibilities include: greeting guests, acting as an Echo ambassador during the event, and any other duties that will help ensure the success of the event. ■ Judging Art & Writing Contest-Evaluate submissions for our annual student art and writing competitions. ■ Data Entry & Management-Manage and update databases for contributions, company and individual contacts. ■ Other opportunities and projects may be available as needed. If you are interested in any of the above listings, please click the button on the right and complete the volunteer application. |
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Habitat for Humanity
Since our founding in 1983, more than 1,500 families have realized their dream of safe, affordable homeownership in partnership with Habitat Charlotte. This is only possible because of the hard work and consistent dedication of community volunteers. If you have any questions about the volunteering, please click here. There are plenty of ways to get involved . . . click the button on the right to find out how. |
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Matthews Help Center
Matthews HELP Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to match the interest of anyone 14 years of age or older. Volunteers normally work one four-hour shift per week. For more information about the volunteer program at Matthews HELP Center, contact Sandra Conway, Human Resource Manager, at [email protected] or 704-847-8383 ext. 300. |
Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation
Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation always has a list of opportunities in our parks! We can set you up with a Turn Key project in one of our parks… all you need is ENERGY!!! Volunteers would be assist with all types of initiatives. Click the button on the right to access the registration link to see what current opportunities are available. |
Misty Meadows Mitey Riders
Volunteering at Mitey Riders is much more than donating ones time and service – it requires a willingness to be an active part of a larger community a team that is vital to our continued success. Whatever your experience, your willingness to give yourself and your time, talents and energy is what is needed to support the people we serve. Volunteers are the backbone of our program. Without them our riders simply could not ride! |
My Sister's House
My Sister's House is a program of Friendship Community Development Corporation (FCDC). My Sister’s House helps to empower single, adult women to become self-sufficient by providing safe, temporary housing and life skills training. The program is currently accepting volunteers for various projects. To find out more information on volunteering please contact Mrs. Rosemary Lawrence at 704 200-2807. |
The Salvation Army
If you are interested in becoming a reoccurring volunteer, then please click on the button on the right to fill out the registration forms. |
Samaritan's Purse International Relief
Volunteer as an Individual or Group. We need all kinds of people to join in and help, regardless of skill level. Must be 14 years old or older to volunteer. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please see our Youth Policy for more information. |
Susan G. Komen Charlotte
Our volunteers come in all sizes, shapes and colors, but their hearts are pink and their caring has no limit. Are you a leader, a thinker or a doer? Use your talents in our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever! We need you now more than ever. Volunteers provide countless hours contributing their skills to further the Susan G. Komen® promise. We will work with your availability. Every minute you spend helping gives another minute of hope to those affected by breast cancer. Program areas include:
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Urban Ministry Center
The Urban Ministry Center depends on the generosity of volunteers to meet the daily needs of our homeless neighbors. Every year, nearly 10,000 regular, seasonal and one-time volunteers lend their heart and hands to our work. Our hope is that the work at Urban Ministry Center brings change in people’s lives – in the lives of our homeless neighbors and in the lives of volunteers. We invite you to become a part of this ministry. Learn more about the opportunities to make a difference and take the first step by completing our individual volunteer form or group volunteer form. Once we receive your form, we will be in touch about next steps. Please click the button on the right to access the form. |