Hands On Charlotte - as part of a national effort by Hands on Network to increase academic achievement in elementary, middle, and high schools - is partnering with AmeriCorps and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to help volunteers and community partners make a difference in our schools.

Our Strategy

The Hands On Schools project partners with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to use Hands on Charlotte’s unique volunteer mobilization style to:

• Provide more structure and increase the impact of community volunteerism at CMS schools.
• Train and support individuals from community partners to serve as volunteer Project Leaders at the schools.
• Recruit middle and high school students to participate in leadership development and community service through Chatlotte/Teen, a Hands On Charlotte program that engages youth in making a difference in their communities.

Our Goals

• Increase academic achievement of its students.
• Increase volunteer hours devoted to academic achievement.
• Empower community volunteers to lead targeted service projects at the schools.
• Decrease the work required from school staff to manage volunteer activity.

Want to Volunteer?

1. Register as a volunteer with CMS Schools.
2. Register as a volunteer with Hands On Charlotte.
3. Search "Hands On Schools projects" or the school as agency on the hoc site to see if there are existing projects that interest you
4. Contact the AmeriCorps Manager of the school in which you are interested.
5. Show up and make a difference!

Are you part of a group that wants to volunteer?

1. Contact us whether you have a school and a project in mind or if you need assistance partnering with a school and designing a project.
2. Contact either of our Americorps Project Managers or feel free to contact bob Young, Associate Director of Hands On Charlotte.

Is your School interested in participating?

Contact us if you have a project or a need with which volunteers can assist.

1. We can arrange one-time projects in a variety of areas.
2. If you are a participating school, contact the manager assigned to your school
3. If you are not a participating school, contact any of our Americorps managers to discuss how Hands On Schools can help make a difference at your school.

Contact Hands On Schools: 704-333-7471