As part of Leadership Charlotte's Crossroads Charlotte initiative, we have adopted CMS's Parent University as our class community service project, and the impact has been substantial.  Here are some ways you can get involved:

Are you interested in holding a Parent University course this summer at your house of worship, neighborhood or recreation center, business, or summer camp program? Click Here

The Board of Education will host a series of public forums designed to get feedback from parents, staff and community members about the guiding principles that provide the framework for the district's operations. Click here to view the Comprehensive Review of CMS flyer. 

Click here to learn more about Parent University.



 
Community volunteer opportunities where you can make a difference NOW:

Charlotte Emergency Housing
Volunteer Opportunities & Wish List
Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

cbcc.us
Crisis Assistance Ministry
crisisassistance.org
Loaves & Fishes
loavesandfishes.org
Red Cross
redcrosshelps.org
Second Harvest Foodbank
secondharvestcharlotte.org
YMCA
ymcacharlotte.org

 
American Red Cross-Volunteer drivers (cars/gas supplied) needed to transport clients to medically-related appointments in Charlotte and Mooresville.  Please contact Hope Martin via phone at 704.378.4628 or via e-mail at MartinHope@usa.redcross.org

Classroom Central- If you would like to lend a helping hand at Classroom Central contact Amy Berkowitz at amy@classroomcentral.org (call 704-377-1740 ext 21) or visit www.classroomcentral.org.

Communities In Schools- Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, businesses, and faith-based organizations.  To learn moreabout our mission and  how you can make a difference in helping young people stay in school, successfully learn, and prepare for life, please visit "How you can help" at  www.cischarlotte.org Individuals who would like to volunteer may also contact Misti Elting at volunteer@cischarlotte.org .

Council On Aging (CoA) - (Your Source & Voice on Senior Issues)  A "senior-friendly" community supports independence, dignity and quality of life for its aging adults. CoA works to transform Charlotte-Mecklenburg into a senior-friendly community through education and advocacy. We need subject matter expert volunteers and community-oriented citizens to participate on our Task Forces that focus on issues related to Housing, Caregiving and Transportation.  Council on Aging has occasional openings on its Board of Directors for specific skill sets and experience.  Visit us at: http://www.charmeckcoa.org.

Friendship Trays- Volunteers needed to prepare and deliver meals on a daily basis.  It takes 95 volunteers each weekday to help prepare the trays and deliver the meals to our recipients. Please call or email Lani Lawrence, 704.333.9229 or LLawrence@FriendshipTrays.org, for more details about volunteering.  Please contact executive director Lucy Bush Carter at 704.333.9229 for board opportunities. www.friendshiptrays.org 

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, Inc.-Volunteer Opportunities click here or contact Sharee D Carter at 704-332-0284 phone or e-mail sharee.carter@goodwillsp.org.

Guardian Ad Litem-Needs volunteers on an ongoing basis, please contact the GAL Program Assistant for more information.

Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region- Volunteers are the helping hands and healing hearts of hospice, enriching the lives of many in the community by providing compassionate care and support to patients, families and staff. Contact Crystal England at englandc@hpccr.org or 704-335-3578 or visit www.hpccr.org.

Humane Society of Charlotte- Our staff and animals rely on our dedicated volunteers in many areas from dog walking to data entry - each activity serves a very important role at our facility. Without our dedicated and compassionate volunteer workforce, we wouldn't be able to continue our efforts on behalf of the animals. Please contact Cat Belteau, Volunteer Coordinator cbelteau@humanesocietytofcharlotte.org or visit www.humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/volunteer.

Men's Shelter of Charlotte-
For volunteer opportunities please contact Linda Miller at 704.334.3187 x111 or Linda.Miller@MensShelterOfCharlotte.org.


 

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