Two-Night Host Family Volunteer Opportunity – September 19 – 21, 2026
UNC Charlotte is seeking families to host students from Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, as part of an ongoing cultural exchange program, #Music! Connection through Notes. Interested families would host one or two students from Tohoku University for two nights from September 19 – 21, 2026.
For questions, contact Rachel Ladenheim, Assistant Director of the Office of Intercultural and Educational Experience, at rladenhe@charlotte.edu.
2026 International Festival – September 19, 2026
Charlotte Global at UNC Charlotte is inviting alumni to participate in this year’s International Festival, taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026. The International Festival is centered around booths arranged in marketplace style representing the cultures of over 35 nations. Please consider signing up to assist with the Earth Balloon or the Dance performances and Parade of Nations.
University Career Center – Alumni Takeover Month – November 2026
November marks Alumni Takeover Month, when alumni help students build their career and professional skills across a wide range of topics. There are many ways to get involved. Please use the Sign Up Genius form to participate and learn more.
2026 Zero Waste Football Sorting Days – Fall 2026
Help us achieve the “Zero Waste” goal by volunteering to divert as much waste generated from football games away from the landfill and towards recycling or composting as possible.
Sorting Days:
- 9-6-26
- 9-27-26
- 10-4-26
- 10-31-26
- 11-15-26
- 11-29-26
For questions, please email zerowastecrew@charlotte.edu.
Botanical Gardens – Ongoing
The UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is blooming with ongoing volunteer opportunities. Whether serving as a docent or tour guide, garden host, greenhouse host, or helping with a plant sale, volunteers help keep the Gardens thriving.
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.
