Volunteer: Scam Jam 2026Volunteers needed for Mecklenburg County’s Adult Services Scam Jam, an event designed to help older adults and residents learn how to recognize, avoid, and report scams. With speakers from the U.S. Department of Justice, North Carolina Department of Justice, North Carolina Department of Insurance, and the Social Security Administration, the event brings trusted experts together to strengthen community safety. Volunteers help create a welcoming, organized, and accessible experience for all attendees. Jobs include but not limited to: Greet and check in attendees as they arrive at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Center. Guide participants to seating, speaker areas, and resource tables, assist with accessibility needs. Monitor event spaces to ensure a safe, comfortable environment. Assist with lunch distribution. Help with setup and cleanup, including preparing registration tables, organizing handouts, and resetting the space after the event. If available to help with table set up SUNDAY MAY 3rd after 12pm please email maria.cepeda@mecklenburgcountync.org Agency: Age-Friendly Mecklenburg Volunteers needed for Mecklenburg County’s Adult Services Scam Jam, an event designed to help older adults and residents learn how to recognize, avoid, and report scams. With speakers from the U.S. Department of Justice, North Carolina Department of Justice, North Carolina Department of Insurance, and the Social Security Administration, the event brings trusted experts together to strengthen community safety. Volunteers help create a welcoming, organized, and accessible experience for all attendees. Jobs include but not limited to: Greet and check in attendees as they arrive at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Center. Guide participants to seating, speaker areas, and resource tables, assist with accessibility needs. Monitor event spaces to ensure a safe, comfortable environment. Assist with lunch distribution. Help with setup and cleanup, including preparing registration tables, organizing handouts, and resetting the space after the event. If available to help with table set up SUNDAY MAY 3rd after 12pm please email maria.cepeda@mecklenburgcountync.org Agency: Age-Friendly Mecklenburg Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 4, 2026 Zip Code: 28216 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Rain Garden Maintenance @ Mint Hill Veterans ParkThis 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. Agency: Storm Water Services 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. Agency: Storm Water Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 28, 2026 Zip Code: 28227 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Stream Cleanup + Garden Maintenance @ Hidden ValleyStream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! We will also help care for the Hidden Valley Ecological Garden by removing invasive plants, mulching, and adding some new native plants. Parking: Street parking is available along Wellingford St. Please do not block any intersections or driveways. What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. What to Wear: For stream cleanup, supplies such as hip waders and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but we will bring as many as we can. All volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. All supplies needed for garden maintenance will be provided. Feel free to bring your own gloves and boots if you’d like! 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 5/7. Agency: Storm Water Services Stream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! We will also help care for the Hidden Valley Ecological Garden by removing invasive plants, mulching, and adding some new native plants. Parking: Street parking is available along Wellingford St. Please do not block any intersections or driveways. What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. What to Wear: For stream cleanup, supplies such as hip waders and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but we will bring as many as we can. All volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. All supplies needed for garden maintenance will be provided. Feel free to bring your own gloves and boots if you’d like! 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 5/7. Agency: Storm Water Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 9, 2026 Zip Code: 28213 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Earth Day Stream Cleanup and Storm Drain MarkingStream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! Storm Drain Marking involves driving to a secondary location and gluing a small placard to the storm drain in the area. During Storm Drain Marking, we will be using as app called Quick Captures to log the drains we mark. You can choose which activity you'd like to participate in! Parking: Parking is available in the parallel spots beside the greenway entrance or in the Target parking deck. l.You can meet staff at the check-in table in front of the Greenway entrance, right next to the Cook Out parking lot, 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: Supplies such as hip waders and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but we will bring as many as we can. All volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. Feel free to bring your own gloves and boots if you’d like! We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes and long pants to this event. We will aslo be providing all supplies need for Storm drain marking Details regarding weather or cancellations will be sent the day before the event Agency: Storm Water Services Stream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! Storm Drain Marking involves driving to a secondary location and gluing a small placard to the storm drain in the area. During Storm Drain Marking, we will be using as app called Quick Captures to log the drains we mark. You can choose which activity you'd like to participate in! Parking: Parking is available in the parallel spots beside the greenway entrance or in the Target parking deck. l.You can meet staff at the check-in table in front of the Greenway entrance, right next to the Cook Out parking lot, 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: Supplies such as hip waders and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but we will bring as many as we can. All volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. Feel free to bring your own gloves and boots if you’d like! We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes and long pants to this event. We will aslo be providing all supplies need for Storm drain marking Details regarding weather or cancellations will be sent the day before the event Agency: Storm Water Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026 Zip Code: 28204 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Stream Cleanup @ Irvins CreekStream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! Parking: Parking is available in the Irvins Creek Creenway lot at the listed address. .You can meet staff at the check-in table in front of that parking lot to register and receive supplies and instructions. What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. What to Wear: Supplies such as hip waders and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but we will bring as many as we can. All volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. Feel free to bring your own gloves and boots if you’d like! 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 Agency: Storm Water Services Stream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! Parking: Parking is available in the Irvins Creek Creenway lot at the listed address. .You can meet staff at the check-in table in front of that parking lot to register and receive supplies and instructions. What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. What to Wear: Supplies such as hip waders and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but we will bring as many as we can. All volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. Feel free to bring your own gloves and boots if you’d like! 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 Agency: Storm Water Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 30, 2026 Zip Code: 28105 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Stream Cleanup @ Davis CreekStream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! Parking: Parking is available in the school parking lot located at the event address. You can meet staff at the check-in table in front of that parking lot to register and receive supplies and instructions. What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. What to Wear: Supplies such as hip waders and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but we will bring as many as we can. All volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. Feel free to bring your own gloves and boots if you’d like! 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 Agency: Storm Water Services Stream cleanups involve removing litter from the stream and surrounding areas to improve water quality and wildlife habitat! Parking: Parking is available in the school parking lot located at the event address. You can meet staff at the check-in table in front of that parking lot to register and receive supplies and instructions. What to Bring: To limit single-use plastic, please bring a filled reusable water bottle. What to Wear: Supplies such as hip waders and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but we will bring as many as we can. All volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. Feel free to bring your own gloves and boots if you’d like! 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 Agency: Storm Water Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 11, 2026 Zip Code: 28203 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Senior Citizens Nutrition Program VolunteerThe 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! Agency: Age-Friendly Mecklenburg 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! Agency: Age-Friendly Mecklenburg Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 28208 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mobile Market VolunteerThe 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. Stand for long periods of time Be comfortable working outside Lift 10 pounds
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 Agency: Age-Friendly Mecklenburg 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. Stand for long periods of time Be comfortable working outside Lift 10 pounds
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 Agency: Age-Friendly Mecklenburg Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 28208 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Age-Friendly Mecklenburg VolunteerJoin 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 Agency: Age-Friendly Mecklenburg 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 Agency: Age-Friendly Mecklenburg Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 28208 Allow Groups: No |