Volunteer Opportunities
Broad River Greenway
Ways to Serve:
Pick up litter.
Help with Invasive plant eradication.
Volunteer eligibility:
Find out more about volunteer opportunities by contacting someone at the Greenway at their website:
Contact:
Ranger Lance Rollins - 704-434-0040 (Ranger Station) or 704-418-6891 (Greenway Office)
Kim Duren:
Cleveland County Arts Council
“The Cleveland County Arts Council will educate, promote, support and enrich our community through arts activities that are creative, inspiring and inclusive. The Cleveland County Arts Council is a catalyst for a vibrant community. The Cleveland County Arts Council, was chartered in 1987, and is a non-profit service organization whose purpose is to sponsor and encourage cultural and educational activities in Cleveland County. It's goals have been, and continue to be to provide: * A Central location for the Arts in Cleveland County * Administrative Service to member art organizations in the county * Art Education for all age groups.” –from the CCAC website
Ways to Serve:
"With a small staff, we are dependent upon our volunteers. Our volunteers host artist's receptions, help with volunteer recruitment, serve on various committees making a tremendous impact on our education programming, marketing, fundraising, community relations, and operational efforts. Whatever your interests may be, we need you!” –from the CCAC website Volunteer eligibility:
Volunteer Eligibility:
Complete a Volunteer form online here:
Contact:
111 S. Washington St., Shelby, NC 28150 704-484-2787 Email:
Cleveland County Public Health Center: Animal Control
Ways to Serve:
You and some friends can become part of a registered rescue group! Volunteer eligibility:
Go to the website and click on the rescue group application:
In order to be considered for approval as an “Approved Rescue Group” by the Cleveland County Animal Control, groups must submit the Cleveland County Animal Control's Rescue Application, along with 3 letters of reference, one of which must be submitted by a Licensed Veterinarian. Cleveland County Animal Control will notify the group once approved or denied, and approval will be granted at the discretion of Cleveland County Animal Control
Contact:
Contact Animal Control: clevelandcounty.com/cchd/contact-us/ 200 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152 980-484-5100
Cleveland County Rescue Mission
Food, shelter, and HOPE – providing 24/7 food, shelter, and hope to the homeless
Ways to serve:
Food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Tutoring
Repair work
Yard work
Board membership
Organizing food or supply drives
Discipleship/Mentoring
Shelter coverage
Case management
Internship Volunteer eligibility
All youth volunteers must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian and must be actively supervised by an adult/parent to participate. Please follow the student-to-adult ratio below when registering to volunteer:
Grade 10-12: 5 students to 1 adult
Grade 7-9: 4 students to 1 adult
Grade 3-6: 3 students to 1 adult All volunteers, with the exception of those participating in a special event or one-time group
volunteer opportunity MUST attend a volunteer orientation and submit an application.
Contact:
Ms. Barbara Wray by calling (704) 751-1256 or via email bwray@mycorm.org
Community Kitchen in Kings Mountain
Over 30,000 meals served in 2017!
Ways to Serve:
Help cook, plate, serve, and/or deliver (lunch on Monday or dinner on Thursday every week)
Anyone Can help
Contact:
Central United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain Call the church at 704-739-2471 and ask for Jim Potter
Communities in Schools
We work collaboratively with Cleveland County Schools as a strong partner to identify under-served students who demonstrate that they are in need of support in one or more of these areas and to ensure that upon graduation every student is enrolled, enlisted, or employed. In addition, we provide enrichment opportunities, cultural experiences, mentoring, career and college readiness opportunities, leadership opportunities and field trips.” –from the CIS website.
Ways to Serve:
Develop a personal relationship with a younger student as a Lunch Buddy, Tutor, or Mentor (they will train and support you!)
Contact:
Main office: 704-480-5569
Crest
Wynima Petty, Graduation Coach-Crest High School.
Richard Hobbs, Interim Student Support Coach- Crest Middle School
Shelby
Lendra Phillips, Graduation Coach-Shelby High School.
Sophia Bowser, Student Support Coach-Shelby Intermediate School.
Alvin Hopper, Student Support Coach- Shelby Middle School.
Robin Bamberg, Student Support Coach-Shelby High School
Burns
Cindy Hord, Graduation Coach-Burns High School.
Maricara Montgomery, Student Support Coach-Burns Middle School.
Kings Mountain
Jackie Woody, Graduation Coach-Kings Mountain High School
Marion Elementary
Stacey Spicer, Student Support Coach- Marion Elementary School
James Love
Shannon Gordon, Interim Student Support Coach-James Love Elementary School,
Community Math Academy
“To help students develop positive feelings toward math, understand math concepts and improve their math skills.” –from CMA website
Ways to Serve:
Volunteer to help during the Math Academy which is normally held from 9am-1pm during several weeks each summer.
Volunteer eligibility:
Students who are responsible and willing to help wherever they are needed!
Contact:
Tropzie McCluney at 704-473-1815 or by email.
Council on Aging in Cleveland County
"To maintain the Senior Center as a focal point, promoting aging as a natural process, by opening doors that improve the quality of life of older adults in Cleveland County." —from website.
Ways to serve:
receptionist.
kitchen help.
consignment store.
Gift Shop
Monday Night Bingo Program. (5:30-9:30 pm)
Volunteer eligibility:
Please call Mary Hamrick or Lori Livingston at 704-482-3488
Contact:
Leona Neal Senior Center 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 704-482-3488 https://nealseniorcenter.org
Crossroads Rescue Mission
“As Shelby, NC's oldest and largest long-term residential shelter, the Crossroads Rescue Mission currently serves up to 50 men, 365 days a year throughout the area providing safe shelter, addiction recovery programs and much more.” –from the Crossroads Rescue Mission website.
Ways to serve:
“Partner with us in this mission by donating to our ministry or volunteering your time serving at the Crossroads Rescue Mission. We offer a number of volunteer opportunities to individuals, families, school groups, church groups and anyone else interested in making a difference in the Cleveland county community.” –from the CRM website
Volunteer Eligibility:
Potential volunteers need to contact CRM for details
Contact:
Aaron Bridges, Director of Development and Planning, 704-484-8772 206 Mount Sinai Church Rd. Shelby, NC 28152.
Connected to Faith Baptist Church, Shelby, NC.
Feeding Kids Cleveland County
An organization that sends backpacks of food home with kids on weekends AND sends boxes of food home to families in need during school holidays/breaks.
Ways to Serve:
Host a food drive.
Join a food drive.
Help to organize the food pantry.
Help to pack boxes.
Become a monthly donor.
FKCC also hosts a summer lunch program throughout the county and a Community Table Thanksgiving Meal annually.
Volunteer eligibility:
Contact the organization for details.
Contact:
Fill out an interest form at the website:
Girls on the Run
Ways to Serve:
At the heart of Girls on the Run are amazing volunteers whose commitment and passion change the lives of thousands of girls each year. Our volunteers are dynamic role models dedicated to empowering girls to become healthy and confident young women. Whether you have just a couple of hours a year, a season or a month to help our cause, we would love to hear from you.
You can Coach, be a Running Buddy, volunteer at a 5k, or participate in another event. Volunteer eligibility:
Contact Girls on the Run to find out details
Contact:
Get in touch with our closest chapter that covers Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland, and Catawba Counties:
Habitat for Humanity
“HFH has an open-door policy. All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, HFH welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion.” -from the website.
Ways to Serve:
Be part of the Construction Crew.
work at the Re-Store.
help with office tasks and events.
and participate in or plan group projects.
Volunteer eligibility:
Volunteers for the Construction Crew must be at least 16 years old.
Contact:
Go to habitatforhumanitycc.com/contact/ to ask about volunteering
323 W. Grover St., Shelby, NC 28150 704-482-6200 (HH Office) 704-482-6289 (Re-store)
Hospice Cleveland County
“Hospice Cleveland County accepts patients of all ages and with any life-limiting illness, such as cancer, emphysema, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and debility and decline. Referrals may be made by the patient, family member, physician, minister, friend - anyone who cares. The professional staff of Hospice Cleveland County is committed to preserving human dignity through compassion, integrity, and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to provide comfort care by working to reduce pain, help control symptoms, and provide psychological, spiritual, and grief support.” –from the Hospice Cleveland County website
Ways to Serve:
Heart to heart volunteers provide friendly visits to patients at Wendover and Testa Family Hospice House. They also provide social/emotional support, read to patients, write notes, play games (work puzzles, checkers) etc. They can help in the facilities with laundry, water plants, answer the phone, clerical duties, help serve meals, pick up meals. Volunteer during special events like Camp Mostly Smiles and Memory Bear Workshops. *Check the Calendar of Events on the website homepage to find out about upcoming Volunteer Training Classes, Memory Bear Workshops, Fundraisers, etc
Volunteer eligibility:
You have to complete a Volunteer Application Form, which can be submitted online. Go to
Contact:
704-487.4677 You can also contact Hospice through their website
Junior Civitan Club
Ways to Serve:
If you have a Junior Civitan Club at your school, you can join in on lots of service opportunities!
Contact:
Mr. Willis or Brooke Porter
Keep Shelby Beautiful.
Ways to serve:
Help maintain the First Broad River Trail, and help prevent litter, recycle, and keep Shelby beautiful.
Contact:
Walt Scharer, Director of Planning 315 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150 – 704-484-6829
Life Enrichment Adult Day Health Care Center
Ways to Serve:
“Our services focus on older adults who may be suffering from: Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, and more We also work with younger adults from the area who may be afflicted with such conditions as: Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Accident-Related Injuries, and more. With Horticultural Therapy, our guests can reconnect with nature & discover healing, restorative powers they have never known! Through interactions with plants & gardening, adults enjoy healthy indoor & outdoor activities that can slow physical & mental breakdown, plus provide an outlet for energy & creativity as well!” from the LEADHCC website Volunteer eligibility: Contact the Life Enrichment Center through their website for details:
Contact:
704-484-0405 110 Life Enrichment Blvd, Shelby, NC 28150
Mental Health Association in Cleveland County
"The Mental Health Association's mission is to create and promote education, advocacy and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. We work tirelessly to eliminate the "stigma" of mental illness and create an informed community of citizens who will defend and support the rights of those persons impacted by mental illness.” -description from volunteermatch.org.
Ways to serve:
Compeer Friends MHA Compeer program matches community volunteers with adults in mental health recovery programs. The volunteers provide one-to-one supportive friendship and mentoring relationships to offset the loneliness and social isolation that often accompanies mental illness. Compeer is guided by a simple premise validated by research-that the support of friends is healing. Please visit our Compeer Page for more information and for a Compeer Volunteer Application.
Additional Volunteer opportunities throughout the year include: Special Events Help Annual Banquet, Awareness Events, Community Trainings Operation Santa Claus Shopping for, Organizing & Inventorying gifts Gift hosts General Office Assistance Data collection & entry, answering phones, filing, mailings, and other general administrative assistance Newsletter Production Assistance gathering and writing stories, photography, design & layout Awareness & Fundraising Campaigns
Assistance marketing & preparing materials Volunteer eligibility: Fill out the General Volunteer Interest Form digitally here:
Contact:
200-2 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC 28150:
Washington Outreach Ministry, Inc.
"We are a community that focus on equipping, educating, promoting health, and wellness. We are the largest Emergency Food Pantry Ministry in Cleveland County. We feed in excess of 4,000 clients monthly. We provide a weekly soup kitchen to the community. We provide meals on wheels to senior citizen and the disabled. We provide weekly Back Packs to the Elementary School and to our After School Program. We provide an 8-week Summer Camp for youth where they can have two hot meals and an evening snack before returning home. We provide help and wellness education and resources to the community. We have a host of Community Partnership we network with in order to provide services to Cleveland County.” –from the program description on Volunteermatch.org.
Ways to Serve:
"We are truly experiencing economic hardships and like most families, we have tightened our purse-strings. Volunteering is a great option which provides great success and is very rewarding. WCA is always looking for people from all walks of life to volunteer. Tutors are always welcome to provide one-on-one assistance to a child who is struggling with homework.” –from the WOM website
Volunteer eligibility:
You will need to complete a Volunteer Application found online:
Contact:
1920 Stony Point Road, Shelby, NC 28150 Phone: (704) 435-9001
Mediation Center of the Southern Piedmont
The Mediation Center of the Southern Piedmont is a non-profit organization serving Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties.
The mission of the Center is to provide mediation services and restorative justice programs to assist people in resolving their disputes in a confidential, affordable, and peaceful manner by providing trained mediators in a neutral setting.
Mediation Center of the Southern Piedmont provides volunteer opportunities to middle and high school students through the Cleveland County Teen Court program. Contact the Mediation Center to request more information and a teen court volunteer application. Volunteer opportunities include jury, clerk of court, and attorney.
Contact:
704-868-9576
Armed Services
Professional Academics
Clifton W. Philbeck, CERA, CNCEA
Director of Elections
Cleveland County Board of Elections
215 Patton Drive | Shelby, NC 28150
Office Main: (704) 484-4858| Fax: (704) 484-4958
Direct Line: (704) 476-3022 | Cell: (704) 692-6033