Overview

Reasons to Volunteer

1. Gain valuable life experiences and skills
2. Meet interesting people
3. Get hands-on learning through service
4. Show colleges you're committed 
5. Make a difference

How to Get Involved

• Call programs based in the community and ask if they need help.
• Visit your town's website. It may list volunteer opportunities in the area.
• Contact a local museum or other cultural institutions or get in touch with similar organizations that can point you in the right direction.
• Ask libraries, religious organizations, and community colleges if they sponsor any volunteer groups.
• Source: Big Future by The College Board

Learn More

• The Importance of Experiential Learning and Community Service Work

Volunteer Opportunities

4-H of Cabarrus County

Blumenthal Performing Arts Junior Ambassador Program

Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County

Cabarrus County Public Libraries 

Cabarrus County Youth Commission 

Cabarrus Parks & Recreation

Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) Teen Volunteer Program 

City of Concord Youth Council 

Hospice of Lake Norman

North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service

North Carolina Governor's Page Program 

North Carolina House Page Program 

North Carolina Senate Page Program 

North Carolina State Parks 

Special Olympics of Cabarrus County 

Teen Court of Cabarrus County 

United States Senate Page Program 

U.S. Department of State Volunteer Opportunities 

Volunteermatch.org for Charlotte Area 

Wings of Eagles Ranch