We have various volunteering opportunities available throughout the year. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator Francine Patton at (704) 332-4535 ext. 101 or for information. We have many opportunities for you to give of your time, energy, and skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Hearts and Hands Accessible Park
We are looking for volunteers to help in the building of a fully accessible playground at Nevins Park. We need experienced professionals and community members who are able to help throughout the week in the building of the playground. There will be child care available and food and drinks will be provided while you are volunteering. You can contact Francine at 704-332-4535 ext. 101 for more information or to sign up.

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 at 704-3324-4535 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 Francine at 704-3324-4535 ext. 101 if you are available to help us translate our materials and keep them updated.

Development Committee
We are looking for additional development committee members to join us in this exciting time as we expend more energy and focus on development initiatives, to increase the effectiveness of our membership and fundraising efforts. We invite any talented and dedicated members of the community to attend a meeting to learn more about who we are and how they can play an integral role in helping us reach new heights. For more information or questions please contact Meika Garner at 704-332-54535 ext 104 or

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 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 1,000 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 409, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Make check payable to:The Arc of Mecklenburg County