We have many opportunities for you to get involved with our agency and people with developmental disabilities - those opportunities are highlighted below. We have many opportunities for you to give of your time, energy, and skills to individuals with developmental disabilities and we invite you to contact the staff that work directly with those programs.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Noah's Arc

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in sponsoring meals and donating preemie items for our Noah's Arc Neonatal Intensive Care Unit support group for parents.

Preemie Items

• onesies

• pacifiers

• lotion, body wash, shampoo

• developmental toys

• burp cloths

• bottles

• bibs

• hand sanitizer

• word game books (crosswords, sudoku)

Our program gives these families a place to go during the nurse shift change and not only have access to the information that we provide and have a good meal but, it also gives them time to talk with other parents that are going through similar situations, providing a level of much needed support and friendship. For this program please contact Lauren Borchert at (704) 332-4535 ext. 102 for more information.

Aktion Club

The Aktion Club program is a group for self-advocates that meet once a month and focus on volunteer projects, education workshops, and social outings. We have 3 clubs in the Charlotte area. If you are interested in volunteering your time, sponsoring a meeting, or working one on one with an adult with a developmental disability please contact Steve McIllwain at (704) 332-4535 ext. 106.

Operation Santa Claus
We NEED volunteers to help with our Operation Santa Claus project. Operation Santa Claus works with children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing them with a holiday by purchasing items they need and want form their wish list. Every year we need volunteers to adopt individuals and purchase and wrap items from their list. We also need volunteer shoppers to help us in purchasing and wrapping items from the wish lists of our participants. Please contact Lauren Borchert at 704-332-4535 ext. 102 if you would like to sign up.
 

Bilingual Volunteer
We have a great need for a bilingual volunteer to help us translate our informational and promotional materials. The translation of our materials are important to our efforts in reaching out to the Hispanic population, working to ensure they have the services and assistance they need. Please contact Lauren Borchert at 704-332-4535 ext. 102 if you are available to help us translate our materials and keep them updated.

Volunteer Highlight

Patrick Pruden, Board President

Check out his story about volunteer with our agency by clicking here

We are currently looking for individuals to join our membership committee. This committee will only meet for 6-9 months and will contribute to the enhancement of our membership program. If you are interested in joining this committee please contact Tom Brady at (704) 332-4535 ext. 104.

We always welcome contributions, our programs and services depend heavily on support from the community. If you are interested in donating items or services please contact Lauren Borchert at 704-332-4535 ext. 102. The Arc of Mecklenburg relies on funds raised in the community through donations and fundraisers, as well as funding provided by The United Way of Central Carolinas. Your generous donation to the Arc is fully tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)3 corporation under IRS law. Best of all, your donation gains you membership as an Arc of Mecklenburg supporter.

Our membership advocates for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities on important issues that affect their well-being, their families, and our community. They support specialized training, workshops, projects, and conventions that cater to the learning and independence of people with developmental disabilities. Our membership also serves as a much needed resource and support system for children, adults, and families affected by developmental disabilities.

Join our network of community members and support educational programming, increase public awareness, and promote inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. Be a part of a great family that works to increase the understanding and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. The Arc is the leading national organization for persons with developmental disabilities with over 750 chapters nationwide and 140,000 members.

Join our family today and visit our link to the membership form to fill out an online application

Membership Levels:

Self Advocate.....................$20
Individual............................$30
Family................................$35
Corporate/Arc Sponsor.......$10
Arc Friend...........................$100
Arc Angel's Club..................$1,000
General Donation..............any amount

Click Here to become an Arc member online with your credit card.

Alternatively, you can join the Arc of Mecklenburg County by printing this page and sending it with your check to: 4108 Park Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Make check payable to: The Arc of Mecklenburg County