Fall Beautification Project at CCM's Crisis Center Food Pantry
Where to meet: 246 Country Club Dr NE in Concord
When: Flexible
Time: Flexible
# of Volunteers Needed: 8-10 volunteers needed (all ages - with guardian) - prune bushes and pull weeds around building, trim weeds and saplings along sides and rear of parking lot, load debris for off-site removal, remove dirt/silt build up along parking lot, plant flowers in existing beds
Supplies Needed: pruner, work gloves, purchase flowers, truck
Skills Needed: None
Reading+Mentoring 4 Success
Where to meet: Cabarrus County Schools
When: Volunteers will be assigned one or two days of the week that work with their availability and schedule. Mentors will tutor a student 1-2 times per week for 30 minutes. The Mentoring Program is Monday-Thursday.
Time: Patriots STEM Elementary School: 9:40 - 10:10am (M-Th). Wolf Meadow Elementary School: 8:30 - 9:00am & 9:10 - 9:40am (M-Th)
# of Volunteers Needed: Reading+Mentoring 4 Success is a research-based program designed to encourage pleasure reading and support student achievement in literacy. We are looking for Striving Reader Mentors to provide one-on-one mentoring and support to help 1st and 2nd grade students develop the critical reading skills they need to be successful prior to 3rd grade when reading and comprehension become essential for the overall learning process. Children who read proficiently by 3rd grade have better academic outcomes, setting them up for future life and workforce success.
Supplies Needed: None
Skills Needed: None. Teaching or tutoring experience is welcomed, but not necessary.
Furniture Storage Consolidation
Where to meet: Concord
When: November 2023
Time: Flexible
# of Volunteers Needed: 10-15 volunteers (aged 16 and above only) - load furniture and misc stored items from up to 3 locations in Concord, relocate items to new warehouse, unload and place furniture and misc. items at new warehouse in central Concord, CCM can provide transportation, or volunteers may provide.
Supplies Needed: None
Skills Needed: None
Fall Beautification Project at CCM's Mothers & Children House
Where to meet: 274 Spring St NW in Concord
When: To be decided
Time: To be decided
# of Volunteers Needed: Total volunteers needed - 10-15 (all ages - with guardian) Prune bushes around home, pull weeds from flower beds, trim brush/weeds behind playground, spray wash lawn furniture and patio, spread mulch around trees and natural areas at rear and side of property
Supplies Needed: pruner, work gloves. shovel
Skills Needed: None
Fence project at a CCM Teaching House (635)
Where to meet: Concord - exact address will be given to project participants
When: To be decided
Time: To be decided
# of Volunteers Needed: Total volunteers needed 16-20. Install 235 linear feet of new 6' wood privacy fence- dig post holes, place 4x4 posts using sand base, built 6' double gate, install 2x4 rails and 5 1/2 inch pickets.
Supplies Needed: Provide own tools and materials. CCM will provide basic plans. CCM can provide material list if group chooses to purchase materials.
Skills Needed: None
Wash and detail CCM food program truck and van
Where to meet: CCM's Crisis Center - 246 Country Club Dr NE
When: Flexible -TBD; Weekday afternoons between 1:30 and 4:00 (between 1:30 and 3:00 on Thursdays) ideal
Time: Flexible
# of Volunteers Needed: 4-8 volunteers needed to wash and vacuum/sweep/mop freight van and small box truck.
Supplies Needed: Hose provided, need to bring buckets, soap, cloths, shop vac, etc.
Skills Needed: None