The American Heart Association depends on the time and talent of volunteers to help us create a healthier world, free of heart disease and stroke. Whatever your capabilities, interests or schedule may be, we can find a volunteer opportunity that's right for you. 

As a new volunteer, Volunteer Connection will help you become engaged in the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross! Become involved in your local community today by creating a Red Cross ID or simply sign in to begin making a difference.  Click the link below to register. 

ASP offers transformational volunteer opportunities for adults and youth throughout the year.  More than 17,000 volunteers from around the country served with ASP in rural Central Appalachia last year, repairing homes for low-income families.  But ASP is more than just a building program. Yes, Appalachia’s poorest families urgently need your help, but they can help change your life, too.

 Our goal is to make homes “warmer, safer and drier” for needy families. 

Assistance League of Charlotte, through its Mecklenburg County Teen Court program, provides an alternative justice system for youthful offenders between the ages of twelve and seventeen.  It is designed to provide juveniles with no previous convictions a second chance when they admit their guilt, agree to be tried by a jury of their peers, and take responsibility for their actions.  Successful program completion allows the offender to avoid a permanent criminal record.  This juvenile-based justice system places strong emphasis on accountability,positive peer influence and youth empowerment and involvement.  Assistance League recruits and trains volunteer teens to be jurors, clerks, bailiffs, jury foremen and attorneys.

In the last year, more than 1,300 volunteers donated 59,000 hours of their time to support our Library – valued at more than $1.3 million in donated services! The Library is very fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers helping us create a more educated community! It's a big job but a rewarding opportunity, why don't you join us? 

At Charlotte Rescue Mission, volunteers not only help with essential tasks but also send a message to residents that the community cares about them. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate support to those working to overcome addiction as part of our residential recovery program. 

Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds support projects and programs that meet families’ basic needs, help our neighbors pursue economic mobility, and engage the community in understanding the impact of poverty in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. In addition to individuals, group opportunities are available for youth and adults in corporate teams, social organizations, youth groups, faith communities, families, and even just a few friends celebrating a milestone.

The Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk is a community event with the bulk of the work being done by teams of volunteers captained by a chairperson. Each team determines its meeting schedule and team captains are members of the Planning Committee which has regular monthly meetings. We are always looking for concerned, energetic individuals who have a passion for fighting hunger. 

As part of our Apprentice Leadership Program, students gain real world knowledge about early childhood, science, education and the non-profit industry while taking on important responsibilities within our Museums. The Apprentice Leadership Program is for ages 13-17 and has limited availability. Applicants will be chosen based on a completed application, reference letters and an interview. Students must submit their application and provide two reference letters from their current school during the application window. Both the summer and school year sessions of the Apprentice Leadership Program require a 70-hour commitment. Participants may take part in camps, work directly with the public in the Museum or play a part in other Museum-related activities to complete the 70-hour commitment. 

We believe in the power of education to inspire students to become the voices of conscience necessary to create a future built on human dignity, understanding and justice. 

Echo has educated hundreds of thousands of students by equipping teachers with curricula about global humanitarian issues and creating opportunities for students to take what they’ve learned in the classroom out into the world. 

-Formerly Meals on Wheels- Volunteer to be a delivery driver for Friendship Trays and brighten someone’s day. See firsthand what kind of a difference you make in someone’s life through food and friendship.  Help our staff of chefs and cooks in the Friendship Trays kitchen with the preparation and packaging of the meals our recipients look forward to every day. 

Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, races and beliefs, professions and skills. One thing that all Habitat Charlotte Region volunteers have in common: they are critically important to furthering the organization’s mission in our community.

Through construction, retail, repair and more, volunteers help Habitat Charlotte Region impact hundreds of families each year.

The mission of Matthews HELP Center is to provide short-term crisis assistance to our neighbors in the Greater Matthews community.

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.

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 registration link to see what current opportunities are available. 

Volunteering at Mitey Riders is much more than donating one’s time and service –  we ask you to be an active part of our 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!

Wherever there is a need in Mecklenburg and Union Counties you'll find The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte. Volunteer with The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte - choose from serving meals at the Center of Hope, organizing collection drives for homeless families, or helping to build Great Futures at our Boys & Girls Clubs. Your contribution can profoundly impact lives. 

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. 

The Sandbox – and the children and teens they serve – rely on the support of youth in the Charlotte community. Youth are an integral part of achieving the mission of the Sandbox. There are opportunities for teens to be matched with Honorees and become a “buddy” to walk alongside them throughout the year. Youth can also gain community service experience, including fundraising and event support. Click the link below to see all of the exciting opportunities available to high school students. 

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.

Roof Above depends on volunteers' generosity to meet the daily needs of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Our hope is that the work at Roof Above brings a change in people’s lives – in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness and in the lives of volunteers. We invite you to become a part of our mission.

We believe that lasting personal and social change happens when we all work together. When you volunteer at the Y, you take an active role in changing and strengthening our community. No matter how you devote your time, you’ll work alongside other volunteers and Y professionals to impact the lives of kids, families and adults. When you help a neighbor, you make a difference in their life...and yours. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available.

Volunteerism is one of the ways United Way brings people together to solve local challenges and build a stronger community. When you volunteer with us, you’ll be sharing your time and talents with those who need it most.