Volunteer Fair Digital Guide
Ally is partnering with SHARE Charlotte to provide our teams with group volunteer opportunities.
SHARE Charlotte is an online platform designed to make it easy to find and support local nonprofits through sharecharlotte.org. They have over 800 nonprofits on their site that serve Mecklenburg County!
If your teams are looking for group volunteer opportunities, you can contact, Melissa Hovey (melissa@sharecharlotte.org) who can help you find a group volunteer opportunity or provide guidance if you are looking for a specific type of volunteer opportunity.
Carolina Raptor Center
Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville, NC rehabilitates raptors and inspires passion, education, and responsibility for our shared natural world.
EVENTS: Community Volunteer Days, January 24, February 14, March 15
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to capture images for marketing and education; property volunteers maintain grounds; docents engage visitors; avian ambassadors care for resident birds.
CONTACT: Maggie Stein, mstein@carolinaraptorcenter.org
Charlotte Family Housing
Charlotte Family Housing empowers families to overcome challenges, achieve long-term housing stability, and build financial independence.
EVENTS: Art in Bloom May 14, Home for the Holidays November 22
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to host donation drives, assemble Welcome Baskets or Happy Home Buckets, and collect items for the MAP Store.
CONTACT: Junie Vargas, JVargas@charlottefamilyhousing.org
Circle de Luz
Circle de Luz empowers young Latinas and their families through education, mentoring, and scholarships, transforming lives and supporting future opportunities.
EVENTS: State of the Circle May 1, Run Big Dream Big 5K May 2
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for Board Members with experience in expertise in fundraising, finance, and organizational development.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteer tutors for Hijas Unidas Academic Support. Biweekly sessions offer subject tutoring, academic skill-building, and mentorship to strengthen students’ achievement and professional growth.
CONTACT: Corrin Zumbado Campbell, corrin.zc@circledeluz.org
Crittenton of NC
Crittenton, in its 123rd year, is a Charlotte-based nonprofit supporting at-risk pregnant women, foster youth, and young mothers.
EVENTS: Assist with event logistics at the April 30 luncheon.
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for passionate Board Members to amplify our mission using diverse skills.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to provide a meal or snack, babysit (background check required), or help organize and sort donations.
CONTACT: Tatyana Gonzalez, tgonzalez@crittentonofnc.org
Digi-Bridge
Digi-Bridge inspires STEAM learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and resilience, equipping students with skills and opportunities to succeed in a changing world.
EVENTS: Let’s Imagine More Philanthropy Breakfast April 21
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers who can help sort through volunteering projects and/or transport some supplies back to their homes to help organize for STEAM projects.
CONTACT: Kaity Scruggs, kaityscruggs@gmail.com
Do Greater Charlotte
Do Greater empowers potential by creating spaces, experiences, and connections that foster creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity.
EVENTS: None at this time
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to support and strengthen our youth programs.
CONTACT: Kelsey Van Dyke, kelsey@dogreater.org
Dottie Rose Foundation
The Dottie Rose Foundation inspires girls’ confidence, creativity, and coding skills, transforming curiosity into courage and dreams into digital futures.
EVENTS: Empower girls in computer science— mentor, support, sponsor, and help them code futures.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: None at this time
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for Board Members to expand community presence, boost volunteerism, and advance our mission.
CONTACT: Jillian Klingberg, jillian@dottierosefoundation.org
Dress for Success Charlotte
Dress for Success helps unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing programs, development tools, and professional attire to thrive.
EVENTS: None at this time
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to assist in office, style clients, represent us publicly, share expertise, or host events supporting our mission.
CONTACT: Lauren McLamb, lmclamb@dressforsuccesscharlotte.org
Fearless Brown Girls®
Fearless Brown Girls® empowers high school girls with financial literacy and personal development through programs and mentorship, building lasting confidence and independence.
EVENTS: Fundraiser supporting financial literacy for high school girls in May
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for experienced professionals to serve as Board Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and General Board Members.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to join marketing & communications, program development, and fundraising & development committees.
CONTACT: Diana Williams, hello@fearlessbrowngirls.org
GardHouse
GardHouse partners with employers to support underserved college students through professional development, career coaching, and paid internships, transforming workforce opportunities.
EVENTS: GardHouse Family Dinner Fundraiser April 22
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to help with interview Round 2 applicants via Zoom, gather insights, and provide feedback to select candidates for Round 3.service agencies or organizations that feed hungry individuals.
CONTACT: Lizzy Randolph, lizzy@gardhouse.org
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Habitat Charlotte Region tackles affordable homeownership, critical repairs, and fair housing, partnering with supporters to build equitable, thriving communities.
EVENTS: Building Futures Housing Symposium March 11, Blue Jean Bash April 29
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for Board Members with expertise in Human Resources Data and Volunteer Retention strategies.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to support Habitat construction projects, assist with ReStore operations, and serve as Habitat Volunteer Ambassadors.
CONTACT: Jeannie Pierce, jpierce@habitatcltregion.org
iNvest CLT
iNvest CLT equips diverse youth ages 12–21 with financial literacy, investment skills, and hands-on, industry-led, project-based learning experiences.
EVENTS: iNvest CLT (Virtual sessions that include discussions and impactful conversations with leaders)
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for Board Members with with expertise in SEO, fundraising, grant writing, law, marketing, media, and web development.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking C-suite volunteer speakers for iNvest CLT to expand youth access and opportunities.
CONTACT: Aaron Nance, aaron.nance@investclt.org
North Carolina Youth Orchestra
North Carolina Youth Orchestra provides music education, offering access, opportunities, and a clear pathway for aspiring youth musicians to advance.
EVENTS: Orchestra, Philharmonic, and Sinfonia Strings Concert March 21, Family Concert & Instrument Discovery Day April 25, Season Finale Showcase May 3 .
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for Board Members with expertise in marketing and recruitment.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to serve box office, greet patrons, assist programs, events, outreach.
CONTACT: Eric Boruff, eboruff@ncyo.com
Promising Pages
Promising Pages collects and shares books with Charlotte children, fostering home libraries, representation, and a lifelong love of reading.
EVENTS: World Read Aloud Day Feb 4, Read Across America Day March 2, BOOKTOBERFEST!
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers for Children’s Book Processing to clean, repair, and sort donated books for new readers.
CONTACT: Kelly Cates, kelly@promising-pages.org
Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte
Rebuilding Together Greater Charlotte preserves affordable homeownership through critical repairs and accessibility modifications, keeping low-income neighbors safe, healthy, and independent.
EVENTS: “Rise to [Re]Build:HomeSick April 8, SheBuilds. June 9-11, Home Maintenance Workshops. May 16, June 20, July 18”
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for Board Members to expand community presence, boost volunteerism, and advance our mission.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers - no experience needed to learn home repair skills while volunteering with us.
CONTACT: Beth Morrison-North, beth@rebuildingtogetherclt.org
Samaritan’s Feet International
Samaritan’s Feet spreads hope and love worldwide by providing new shoes and foot washes to underserved individuals in need.
EVENTS: None at this time
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to sort shoes in our warehouse at our international headquarters.
CONTACT: Nike Ohonme, nohonme@samaritansfeet.org
Second Harvest Food Bank Metrolina
Second Harvest Food Bank Metrolina mission is to feed more people with nutritious, high-quality food, addressing hunger across the community.
EVENTS: Empty Bowls fundraiser April 24, Chef’s Best August 21
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers for shifts Tuesday through Friday, with morning (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) and afternoon (1:00–4:00 p.m.) opportunities available.
CONTACT: Betsy Van Dyne, bvandyne@secondharvestmetrolina.org
She Built This City
She Built This City empowers women, youth, and underserved communities with skilled trades training, support services, and career pathways for economic mobility.
EVENTS: None at this time
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for individuals to join advisory committee positions in expansion, finance and land donation.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to support upcoming events, including Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Career Day.
CONTACT: Kim Lindstrom, kim.lindstrom@shebuiltthiscity.org
StriveCLT, Inc
StriveCLT is a Charlotte nonprofit expanding opportunities for children and adults through education, digital literacy, and community-centered programs in underserved areas.
EVENTS: None at this time
BOARD POSITIONS: We are looking for Board Members with expertise in fundraising, development, marketing and community engagement.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers as Practice Assistants for seniors, after-school tutors for K–5 students, and financial literacy presenters for residents.
CONTACT: Dr. Gwendolyn High, ghigh@striveclt.org
The Relatives
The Relatives supports vulnerable youth and young adults by providing safety, empowerment, and resources to build independent, healthy, and resilient lives.
EVENTS: None at this time
BOARD POSITIONS: None at this time
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: We are seeking volunteers to assist with donation closet and one-day drive setup tasks.
CONTACT: Nick Stewart, nstewart@therelatives.org
You
Ally’s Employee GIVING PROGRAM
Ally offers a generous employee giving program in order to support the organizations that matter to you the most. When Ally employees volunteer during work hours, evenings, weekends, or days off, they make a difference in our communities.
Our Give Hours program turns your individual and group volunteer hours into dollars for your charity. Furthermore, our Give Dollars program matches individual donations up to $1,000 and group donations up to $10,000 each year.
Visit the Giving Back page via Pulse to learn more.