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149 people are interested
Want to help area at risk children? Become a member volunteer with us!
ORGANIZATION: ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE
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149 people are interested
Creative Loafing Readers once voted Assistance League of Charlotte the best place to volunteer! Assistance League of Charlotte is a nonprofit member volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families through community-based philanthropic programs. Become a part of an incredible group of volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference in our community. Our member volunteers often say that they joined us for the philanthropic programs and stayed for the friendships. Last year 197 member volunteers contributed more than 53,704 hours of their valuable time to make our programs and thrift stop successful.
Your help is needed to be able to help students receive new school uniforms, to help distribute food to families, to mentor teens in our Teen Court program and to run our very successful Thrift Shop. We need you to help us: we feed, we clothe, we mentor, we educate. You are able to choose how you fit in and find the program you want to dedicate your valuable time to.
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About ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE
Location:
5426 Old Pineville Road, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217, US
Mission Statement
Assistance League member volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.
Description
Assistance League of Charlotte was founded in 1992 & became the 93rd chapter of National Assistance League in 1995. National Assistance League is a nonprofit organization that puts caring & commitment into action through community-based philanthropic programs. Programs are designed to address the issue of upward mobility by providing children an opportunity to succeed. Funds raised are returned to the community through philanthropic programs: Operation Check Hunger, Operation School Bell, Mecklenburg County Teen Court, and Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship Fund. Operation School Bell provides new clothing for children in need in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The program's goal is to enhance self-esteem, promote learning and encourage regular school attendance. Operation Check Hunger feeds at-risk school children. Mecklenburg County Teen Court is an alternative justice system for juveniles. This juvenile-based justice system places emphasis on accountability, positive peer influence, and youth empowerment. Scholarship funds college scholarships to Mecklenburg County graduating high school seniors. Community Scholarships are also awarded to children to enrich their lives with music lessons, art classes and group performances through Arts+, YMCA Day Camp and provides scholarships to the Community Culinary School of Charlotte.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5426 Old Pineville RoadCharlotte, NC 28217
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Customer Service
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- IT Help Desk
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This is a flexible opportunity with an expected four hour shift working in our Thrift Shop at least once a month and attendance at monthly meetings in person or virtually.
- Becoming a member volunteer requires payment of annual dues and a background check.