Opportunities From: Mecklenburg County Volunteer Program

Join Mecklenburg County's Services for Adults Division to support homebound seniors this holiday season. Volunteers will do light lifting to bag fresh produce and festive items for over 1,200 individuals. We will package items on Friday, December 5th, beginning at 9:30am. Parking is available at our partner location - Weeping Willow AME Zion Church. For questions or group registration, please contact Maria Cepeda at 980-266-4756.

**This is an educational event**

In this virtual training, participants will learn about aquatic ecology. This presentation will examine biotic and abiotic components of freshwater systems, food webs, and the identification of native species. This will be an excellent training to get students ready for Envirothon and to expand their knowledge of aquatic ecology.

A link to participate will be sent to all registered volunteers the week of the event.

The Envirothon Program is sponsored by the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The Envirothon Competition is an annual environmental competition for middle and high school students. Students compete in teams of 5 to test their knowledge of the natural environment. The students rotate between the following five resource stations (Aquatic ecology, Current Environmental Issues, Forestry, Soils/land use, and Wildlife) where they will be given a written test. Questions are answered as a team.

Have you ever wondered what livestaking is all about? Do you want to learn about native plants used in streambank restoration? Or maybe you just want to see how the stream at Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary is doing? Storm Water Services Water Quality and Storm Water Operations are leading a livestake collection at Briar Creek on Veterans Day, Tuesday 11/11 from 10am-12pm. Come out and help us collect part of the 3000+ live stakes we need for Creek ReLeaf 2025.

Attendees should be prepared to walk in thick brush and uneven terrain with knee boots or waders. All supplies will be provided, including waders and pruners!

Volunteers will help to clean up Stewart Creek in the Griers Grove neighborhood by removing trash and debris.

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