Community Opportunities
On this site, each partner who is currently listing an opportunity has their own page where you can learn about their organization, read about current opportunities, and see details on how to apply. Opportunities are organized by focus areas that were selected by the organization. An opportunity may be listed in more than one section.
Not sure where to start? Think about your interests and areas where you want to grow and develop. Then, explore organizations that focus on those areas and/or skills. A member of the Center for Civic Engagement team can meet with you to talk about opportunities that would be a good match for you and offer strategies to connect with organizations.
Animals
Carolina Raptor Center (Summer Internships Available)
Arts & Culture
Charlotte Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Center
La Escuelita Bilingual Preschool
Athletics & Recreation
Mecklenburg County Park & Rec. Department
Special Olympics North Carolina (Summer Internships Available)
Victory Junction Camp (Summer Internships Available)
Community
Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina
Community Building Initiative (CBI)
International House (Summer Internships Available)
Smithville Community Coalition
Visit Lake Norman (Summer Internships Available)
Education
Campus Pride (Summer Internships Available)
Carolina Raptor Center (Summer Internships Available)
Caterpillar Ministries (Summer Internship Available)
Freedom School Partners (Summer Internships Available)
La Escuelita Bilingual Preschool
Project Scientist (Summer Internship Available)
SML Good Neighbors (Summer Internships Available)
Environment
Davidson Farmers Market (Summer Internship Available)
Food Insecurity & Nutrition
Davidson Farmers Market (Summer Internship Available)
Second Harvest Food Bank Metrolina
Healthcare
American Red Cross - Greater Carolinas Region
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
NC MedAssist (Summer Internships Available)
Victory Junction Camp (Summer Internships Available)
Housing
Ronald McDonald House Charites of Greater Charlotte
Smithville Community Coalition
Human Services
Caterpillar Ministries (Summer Internship Available)
Community Building Initiative (CBI)
Hinds' Feet Farm (Summer Internships Available)
Ronald McDonald House Charites of Greater Charlotte
Safe Alliance (Summer Internship Available)
Samaritan’s Feet International (Summer Internship Available)
Williams Place Gracious Retirement
Victory Junction Camp (Summer Internships Available)
International Diplomacy
International House (Summer Internships Available)
Youth Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas
Campus Pride (Summer Internships Available)
Freedom School Partners (Summer Internships Available)
La Escuelita Bilingual Preschool
Mecklenburg County Park & Rec. Department
Project Scientist (Summer Internship Available)
Raise a Child of the Carolinas
SML Good Neighbors (Summer Internships Available)
Special Olympics North Carolina (Summer Internships Available)
Victory Junction Camp (Summer Internships Available)