Volunteer
Niner Nation Serves
Your volunteer skills aren’t typical—they’re Gold Standard!
Niner Nation Serves takes place annually throughout the month of April. This is the perfect time to give back while connecting with fellow UNC Charlotte alumni, by participating in various on and off campus community service projects. Events for April 2026 are posted below – with more opportunities coming soon!
Upcoming Niner Nation Serves Opportunities
Be A Niner Nation Hero!
Pop-Up Alumni Volunteer Opportunities
Are you a proud UNC Charlotte alum looking to make a difference? Whether you’re passionate about mentoring students, supporting fellow alumni or contributing to the university’s growth, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities for you. From guiding students through their career journeys to engaging with the alumni community, your involvement can create lasting impacts. Be a hero to Niner Nation today!
March 28, 2026 – UNC Charlotte Foundation Property Clean-Up
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Parking will be at the Advent Lutheran Church (8840 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213). Please do NOT park at the Foundation property parking lot.
Bathrooms and water fountains will be open for volunteers in the church.
All litter clean-up supplies will be provided (bags, gloves, litter sticks, safety vests)
Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty.
Staff will provide guidance on where the litter and brush clean up will take place, volunteers will primarily remain in the woods around the edge of the Foundation property.
School of Nursing Learning Resource Lab – Ongoing
Volunteer in the School of Nursing cutting edge Learning Resource Center Simulation Lab. This opportunity allows alums to enhance student learning by providing insights from their professional journeys, hands-on experiences, and a supportive network that encourages growth and confidence in future nurses. You don’t have to be a nursing alum to volunteer.
Jamil Niner Student Pantry – Ongoing
The Jamil Niner Student Pantry needs volunteers like you! The mission of the Jamil Niner Student Pantry is to ensure food security, human dignity, and well-being on campus by providing in-need UNC Charlotte students with healthy, culturally appropriate emergency food.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email ninerpantry@charlotte.edu regarding possible volunteer shifts. All volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes inside the Jamil Niner Student Pantry.
The pantry also welcomes donations. Visit the pantry website to learn about food and non-food items they are currently accepting.
University Career Center – Ongoing
As an alum, your perspective and advice is critical for students as they prepare for their careers. There are numerous ways to volunteer with the Career Center, including Career Meet Ups, Career Treks and serving as a panelist or guest speaker.
Alumni Groups
Alumni Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association is comprised of alumni who represent the general body of alumni and at least one representative of each of the seven academic colleges of the University and the graduate school.
The application to join the Alumni Board of Directors opens on January 1 and closes on March 15 of each year.
Black Alumni Chapter
The Black Alumni Chapter (BAC) supports participation in University life and to promote the education of current black students and enhance black alumni participation through networking, communication, and program development.
GOLD Alumni Network
The GOLD Alumni Network, representing Graduates Of the Last Decade, encourages active participation in the life of UNC Charlotte, with primary emphasis on our GOLD alumni — those who have graduated within the last 10 years — and current UNC Charlotte seniors.
Legacy Alumni Network
The UNC Charlotte Legacy Program recognizes families for making a 49er education part of their family tradition. The program is offered to encourage the 49er spirit in students who are children and/or grandchildren of UNC Charlotte graduates.
To learn more or become involved with the Legacy Alumni Network, please email the Office of Alumni Engagement at 49erAlumni@charlotte.edu.
49er ACE (Alumni Campus Employees)
The 49er ACE (Alumni Campus Employees) Network supports and creates opportunities for University alumni employees. The program enhances alumni employee participation through networking, professional development, and service.
To learn more about ACE, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 49eralumni@charlotte.edu.
Latina/o Alumni Network
The Latina/o Alumni Network encourages active participation in the life of UNC Charlotte and enhance Latina/o alumni participation through networking, socials and connecting with current UNC Charlotte students, staff and faculty.
To learn more about becoming involved with the Latina/o Alumni Network, please email the Office of Alumni Engagement at 49erAlumni@charlotte.edu.