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At SHARE Charlotte, we connect people who want to do good with the causes that need them most. And over the past year, these ten volunteer opportunities are our most signed up for on our website. 

Whether you have an hour or a whole afternoon, these roles offer real ways to make an impact!

📚 Classroom Central: Create Flashcards

Flashcards help local students build their vocabulary and boost reading skills! Classroom Central makes it easy to volunteer from home - just download their templates, assemble flashcards, and send them in. Note: There has been such an overwhelming response to this role, that it’s no longer available, but you can serve Classroom Central in other ways. 

🥪 Roof Above: Sandwich & Bag Lunch Program

Roof Above serves 600 sandwiches or provides 300 lunch bags each day – that is over 200,000 sandwiches/100,000 lunch bags on an annual basis!  Roof Above needs helping hands to prepare and donate sandwiches and bag lunches for neighbors experiencing homelessness.This is done off-site and perfect for large groups.

 💖 Champion House of Care Project One, Inc.: Look Good Feel Better Self Care Packs for Homeless Kids

Everyone deserves to feel cared for - especially children. Help assemble self-care kits filled with hygiene essentials and a little love. Your contribution goes straight to kids in need in our community.

🗣️ GenerationNation: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council

Calling all teens! This opportunity lets youth take the mic and make their voices heard. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council brings students into the conversation on local government, education, and leadership.

🍎 Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina: Sorting and Inspecting Food / Non-Food Donations

Lend a hand at the warehouse! Volunteers help inspect and sort donated food and non-food items so they’re ready to reach thousands of families across the region. It’s a high-impact, feel-good way to spend a few hours.

🎭 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte: Volunteer to Usher

Love live theatre? Combine your passion for the arts with community service by ushering for performances. Whether seating a classroom of kindergarteners about to enjoy their first live theatre performance or helping a family of six find seats together during opening night excitement, ushers ensure that CTC patrons enjoy the very best experience possible.

🐻 Hugaroo, Inc.: Hug Volunteer

Help deliver stuffed animals (aka hugs) to children facing tough times. Whether they’re in hospitals, shelters, or foster care, a soft, snuggly friend can provide a sense of comfort when they need it most.

🫶 Carolina Caring: Patient Support

Make a meaningful connection. Carolina Caring is looking for compassionate volunteers to provide companionship and support to patients receiving hospice care. A listening ear or a gentle presence can make all the difference.

🌍 ourBRIDGE for KIDS: Event Volunteers!

Support Charlotte’s immigrant and refugee youth by volunteering at one of ourBRIDGE’s vibrant, inclusive community events. Lend your energy to an evening of food, culture, and connection.

🍽️ Champion House of Care Project One, Inc.: Feeding Our Community

Help nourish bodies and spirits by volunteering with Champion House of Care’s community meal program. You’ll be part of a team making sure no one in our neighborhoods goes hungry.

Want to make an impact?
These opportunities are just the beginning. Explore even more ways to Do Good in our Digital Guide or here and find something that speaks to your heart!

Charlotte, you're showing up—and we love to see it. 💜