Opportunities From: Mecklenburg County Volunteer Program

Volunteer: Storm Drain Marking

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. 

Agency: Storm Water Services

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. 

Agency: Storm Water Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 25, 2026

Zip Code: 28215

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Storm Drain Marking + Street Cleanup

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. 

Agency: Storm Water Services

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. 

Agency: Storm Water Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 13, 2026

Zip Code: 28031

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Rain Garden Maintenance @ Mint Hill Veterans Park

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

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