Welcome to the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's Volunteer program. This program enables volunteers like you to make a significant impact on the quality of life in our community.  The purpose of the program is to develop and use your unique skills, resources, and experiences.  Working as partners we can improve our parks and greenways and expand the recreation horizons of the youths, adults and persons with specialized needs within our community.

You can be a valuable and essential partner to your Park and Recreation Department. Your contributions of time and energy make it possible for citizens of all ages to lead a fuller more enjoyable life.  

Volunteer Opportunities

► All Current Volunteer Opportunities
► Volunteer for Therapeutic Recreation
► Download the Volunteer Enrollment Form
► Download Volunteer Orientation Packet

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United We Serve
United We Serve is a National initiative that was announced by President Obama in April 2009. The program's goal is to promote and expand the scope of volunteering in the United Statuses in an effort to
make a larger impact in local communities.

The Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act signed into law in April, formalized September 11
As the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation in partnership with Hands on Charlotte will be celebrating Volunteerism in Mecklenburg County on Friday September 11 at Freedom Park. 11 am – 3 pm.

Volunteers will be working on park beautification projects and we will end the day by planting a tree and dedicating it to Hands On Charlotte an agency that does so much to promote volunteerism in
Please sign up for this event by contacting Lori Saylor at 704-336-5478
lori.saylor@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Benefits

The Volunteer Services Program uniquely designed to "reward" volunteers for their time and efforts at improving the individual and overall welfare of parks and facilities. Various incentive and appreciation programs will be offered to everyone who participates. Representative examples includes: free passes, discounts, awards and more.

Become a Park Ambassador!

Park Ambassadors are volunteers who monitor and report back to staff information on the parks, trails, and greenways. Volunteers, as a representative of the department, will greet patrons, answer questions and support staff when needed.

For more information, please contact:

Lori Saylor
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation
5715 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
Phone: 704-336-5478
Fax: 704-319-9556
Lori.Saylor@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov