Volunteers invest their time and talents focusing on the digital divide, tree planting, community gardens and animal rescue associations, such as Charlotte Public Tree Fund, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, Carolina Raptor Center and the Humane Society. For current events go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
Volunteers mentor and tutor youth and children from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, as well as contribute on initiatives from local organizations such as the YMCA, Classroom Central, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. For current events go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
Volunteers organize initiatives and promote awareness about health related issues in partnership with local organizations such as Atrium Health, Carolinas Medical Center, Camino Community Center, Ronald McDonald’s House, Hinds Feet Farm, Race for the Cure, Relay for Life, CROP Hunger Walk and AIDS WALK. For current events, go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
Volunteers contribute to alleviate the problems of housing and food insecurity in association with organizations on and off campus, such as Jamil Niner Food Pantry, Center for Hope Shelter for Women and Children, Men’s Shelter of Charlotte, Crisis Assistance Ministry and Second Harvest Food Bank. For current events, go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
We seek to provide educational opportunities for students to become active citizens in their community by helping students register to vote, bringing in political icons to speak about their experience, and showing political debates, forums, etc. Leadership & Community Engagement does not endorse, support, or encourage a particular political party, but rather provides opportunities to stay informed. The L&CE Office is and will remain nonpartisan. For current events, go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
Leadership & Community Engagement partners with local community organizations and nonprofits to develop volunteer opportunities to students on a weekly basis. Through active participation and mutually beneficial relationships, we strive to make service the NORM at UNC Charlotte! For current events and opportunities for YOU to serve, go to Niner Engage and click on Community Engagement Events.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Leadership & Community Engagement participates by hosting educational, service, fundraising and advocacy events on campus at UNC Charlotte. These events include volunteering at Crisis Assistance Ministry, a discussion on the Charlotte Community, a documentary screening, and working with both Hospitality House and Habitat for Humanity.
National Volunteer Week is a week full of activities that encourages and celebrates the power of volunteerism. This week shines line on the value that volunteering in local communities has on the overall global climate. This week was established by Presidential Proclamation in 1974 to highlight the various opportunities available those interested in volunteering.
Learn more about National Volunteer Week here!