Opportunities From: Mecklenburg County Volunteer Program

Storm Drain Marking involves walking and/or driving to a secondary location and gluing a small placard to the storm drains in the area. During Storm Drain Marking, we will be using an app called Quick Capture to log the drains we mark.

Parking: Ample parking is available in the Westmoreland Athletic Complex parking lot at the listed event address. You can meet staff at the check-in table near the entrance of the park to check in and receive supplies and instructions. 

What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. 

What to Wear: We will provide all necessary supplies for Storm Drain Marking. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and clothes for warm/hot weather. We will also have sunscreen and bug spray for those who need it. 

Details regarding weather or cancellations will be sent the day before the event. 

Storm Drain Marking involves walking and/or driving to a secondary location and gluing a small placard to the storm drains in the area. We will also be picking up litter as we mark and clear drains. During Storm Drain Marking, we will be using an app called Quick Capture to log the drains we mark.

Parking: Ample parking is available in the Westmoreland Athletic Complex parking lot at the listed event address. You can meet staff at the check-in table near the entrance of the park to check in and receive supplies and instructions. 

What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. 

What to Wear: We will provide all necessary supplies for Storm Drain Marking. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and clothes for warm/hot weather. We will also have sunscreen and bug spray for those who need it. 

Details regarding weather or cancellations will be sent the day before the event. 

This event will involve cleaning up and caring for the Mint Hill Veterans Park rain garden by removing invasive plants and mulching! We'll teach you how to identify non native and invasive species and provide all the equipment needed for maintenance. 

Parking: The address for this event is the location of the closest parking lot to the rain garden. Please park in the gravel lot at 8920 Fairview Rd.

What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. 

What to Wear: All volunteers will be provided with work gloves, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like! All supplies needed for garden maintenance will be provided. We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes and long pants to this event.

Details regarding weather or cancellations will be sent the day before the event. Please register by 5/27.

The Senior Citizens Nutrition Program (SCNP) provides nutrition support and socialization opportunities for individuals 60+ residing in Mecklenburg County. Volunteers may assist with activities such as exercise, arts, health education, and educational programs, as well as lunch service! If you are looking for an opportunity to engage with older adults in a meaningful way, SCNP has more than 12 locations throughout the County! 

Find the nearest location to volunteer in your community!

The Senior Citizens Nutrition Program (SCNP) facilitates the Mobile Market to provide fresh produce and grocery items directly to aging communities. Our operating hours are 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at various locations throughout Mecklenburg County.

Volunteers are needed to refill produce bins, distribute pantry supplies, and assist individuals as they shop. 

Anita Stroud                                                          Chambers Point at Arysley                                 

1110 rising Oak Dr., 28206                                    10124 Shaffer Valley Way, 28273  

3rd Wednesday of the month                             4th Wednesday of the month                

The Dannelly at the Catawba                                  Crown Court Apartments

308 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd., 28214                       9283 Nolley Ct.

4th Tuesday of the month                                         4th Thursday of the month

Gables I & Gables II at Druid Hills                            The Mulberry Apartments

1125 & 1145 Kohler Ave., 28206                              5945 Tuckaseegee Rd., 28208

1st Wednesday of the month                                   2nd Thursday of the month

Avion Apartments                                                  Clinton AME Zion

2340 Apex Landing Way, 28217                              319 Whitehaven Ave., 28208

2nd Wednesday of the month                                  3rd Thursday of the month

CN Jenkins Church                                                   Plaza Terrace Apartments

1421 Statesville Ave., 28206                                    1327 Murdock Rd., 28205

3rd Thursday of the month                                       1st Thursday of the month

Weeping Willow Church

2220 Milton Rd., 28215

1st Tuesday of the month

Join Age-Friendly Mecklenburg to assist with community outreach, education, and program facilitation! This volunteer role is great for anyone looking to engage with the community to increase awareness and accessibility of resources. 

Roles:

Resource Fairs

Informational Presentations

Fall Prevention Workshops

Scam + Fraud Education