As one of the largest medical care providers in our community, Atrium has an established program for using teen volunteers. Shifts typically run 4 hours long during the summer, and volunteers must be 15 by May 31st.
A nationally-recognized organization, they offer a program for high school mentors for elementary students. Applications are easy to submit, and it's a regular, hour-a-week gig.
While they don't usually use teen volunteers, there are exceptions. They mainly use volunteers (16+) for visiting with residents, helping them to read or write a letter, or small group with friends leading bingo, book club or art class.
For young volunteers interested in different forms of art, an orientation is needed to become a gallery attendant, part of the 'Street Team' or a Davis Theatre usher, and they must volunteer at least three hours per month.
This is your one-stop shop for food drives, collections, and a great hub for regular gigs across Cabarrus County, including Samaritan's House dinner servers and more.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells donated home furnishings, fixtures, and paint to fund their builds. Perfect for an active teen who's independent, energetic, and good with people.
While not traditionally used to processing teens, the Humane Society of Concord and Greater Cabarrus uses volunteers for pet therapy, writing for the newsletter, kennel cleanup and database maintenance.
Beginning with their large Special Olympics days in the early fall, they continue to offer active, fun part-time volunteering opportunities year-round. No training required.
For those passionate about healthcare equity, this is your place- work with packing basic meds, working their mobile pharmacies, and more. However, a 18+ guardian is needed.
Regular monthly garden days are elbows-deep in dirt, harvesting, planting, and weeding throughout the spring, summer, and early fall. Great for small groups, or a particularly enthusiastic individual!
Volunteer opportunities include working in the dining 'canteen', the adult day heathcare center, and more. This is also a great scholarship lead-in for political and government-related awards.
Get involved with your community as an after-school childcare volunteer. Additionally, it's affiliated with Share the Harvest farms and other programs.
Wings of Eagles Ranch has offered equine therapy and summer camp programs to kids with special needs since 1998. Volunteers include sidewalkers and camp babysitters.