Susan G. Komen Charlotte
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The Sandbox (Youth Volunteer Programs) The Sandbox – and the children and teens they serve – rely on the support of youth in the Charlotte community. Youth are an integral part of achieving the mission of the Sandbox. There are opportunities for teens to be matched with Honorees and become a “buddy” to walk alongside them throughout the year. Youth can also gain community service experience, including fundraising and event support. Click the link below to see all of the exciting opportunities available to high school students. The Sandbox has opened up applications for the Youth volunteer program for the current year, giving rising 9th to 12th graders the opportunity to work with The Sandbox as it serves families with children facing cancer or life-altering illnesses. For all of the available volunteer and service opportunities and requirements for teens, as well as an online application, visit The Sandbox Youth Application<https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E254801&id=5>. |
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Volunteer as an Individual or Group. We need all kinds of people to join in and help, regardless of skill level. Must be 14 years old or older to volunteer. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please see our Youth Policy for more information. |
Crisis Assistance Ministry Volunteers perform 1/3 of the work at Crisis Assistance Ministry, a total of more than 57,000 hours annually! Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds support projects and programs that help prevent homelessness and preserve dignity for our neighbors in need. To make the most of our volunteers’ valuable time, we offer individual and group volunteer opportunities -- one-time and long-term commitments -- customized to unique needs and goals. These opportunities include combinations of advocacy activities and service and are developed in partnership with volunteer coordinators. Individuals perform jobs ranging from serving customers in the Free Store, to helping with clerical projects in our offices, to helping at the Furniture Bank, to interviewing customers who need help during a financial crisis. Individual volunteers are invited to volunteer orientation sessions to get to know the agency and to learn about specific opportunities available. |
Charlotte Rescue Mission
Serving with the Mission allows volunteers to demonstrate the unconditional love and acceptance of Jesus to our residents, many of whom have lost their belief that they are worthy of such a gift. All Rebound men’s campus meal volunteer opportunities can be viewed and registered for by clicking the button below. All weekend meal opportunities require financial sponsorship of the meal. For opportunities other than meals or for additional information, please contact Christy Baker. Volunteer Registration |
Assistance League of Charlotte
Assistance League of Charlotte,through its Mecklenburg County Teen Court program, provides an alternative justice system for youthful offenders between the ages of twelve and seventeen. It is designed to provide juveniles with no previous convictions a second chance when they admit their guilt, agree to be tried by a jury of their peers, and take responsibility for their actions. Successful program completion allows the offender to avoid a permanent criminal record. This juvenile-based justice system places strong emphasis on accountability,positive peer influence and youth empowerment and involvement. Assistance League recruits and trains volunteer teens to be jurors, clerks,bailiffs, jury foremen and attorneys. |
Great Articles on the Importance of Volunteering for College Admissions The Importance of Volunteering in College Admissions College Admissions: Volunteer Service That Gets You Into College Why Volunteering Matters for College Admissions Volunteering: How Helping Others Helps You 18. Tell me about your community service. Many strong college applicants have done some form of community service. Many, however, simply do it so that they can list it on their college applications. If the interviewer asks you about your community service, it's to see why you served and what the service means to you. Think about how your service benefited your community, and also what you learned from your community service and how it helped you grow as a person. From http://www.bbbssepa.org/atf/cf/%7B5094A2BA-319B-4E8B-9049-EB89383B1832%7D/College_Interview_Questions_Prep.pdf |
How do I talk about volunteering on my college apps?When it comes time to discuss your volunteering on your college applications, it is not enough just to do something; you have to explain why and how you did it. Colleges don’t just want a list of all your past volunteering experiences. They want a personal elaboration in an interview, an essay, or both. Describe how the experience affected you. What did you think before, after, and during the experience? For example "... the first time I volunteered in my town’s food pantry, I thought it would be a one-time deal, something I did because I wanted to help out. I was looking at it as a “me experience.” But after being there no more than 10 minutes I thought it was a “them experience,” about the people I was helping. Some thanked me, and some looked down, ashamed. Some brought their children, who talked to me as if I was their best friend. Then, it hit me. It wasn’t about me or them. It was about us. They were people: teenagers with cellphones, men with baseball caps, and women with colorful purses. I wasn’t helping needy people. I was helping people, like me, who needed". Article from http://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-advice/admission/articles/improve-your-chances/volunteering-your-college-applications/ |