Volunteer in Support of Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery
Are you interested in helping areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene recover from the disaster? Volunteer NC is looking for volunteers to help serve with disaster services across the state. The information you provide will be shared with NC VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), a network of organizations that collaborate to support disaster response and recovery efforts in North Carolina. As recovery remains in the response phase, we kindly ask for your patience, as many of the organizations involved are still in the process of setting up their sites.
Volunteer - Join the [Re]New Crew
The [Re]New Crew is a dedicated group of volunteers who share our vision to create a safe and healthy home for every person in the Greater Charlotte area. They offer their time and skills, which allow us to offer critical repairs and modifications at no cost to Charlotte’s neighbors in need. Interested in joining the [Re]New Crew? Contact Will Rimer today.
Looking for employee engagement opportunities for your organization? We offer sponsored group volunteer days as well. Please contact Will Rimer for more information.
Benefits of Joining the [Re]New Crew
Every member of the [Re]New Crew gets the benefit of helping neighbors in need. They also get to utilize existing home maintenance and repair skills and develop new ones to help with their own DIY projects in the future. Plus, every volunteer will be considered for our annual Golden Hammer Volunteer of the Year Award, recognized at Rebuilding Spirits.
Annual [Re]New Crew Benefits
[Re]Fresher: 5 volunteer shifts (20 hours)
Two (2) raffle tickets for monthly prize draw
[Re]New Crew Representative business card and branded car decal
[Re]Pairer: 10 volunteer shifts (40 hours)
Four (4) raffle tickets for monthly prize draw
Two (2) complementary tickets to annual events (Rebuild the Roost and Rebuilding Spirits)
[Re]Maker: 15 volunteer shifts (60 hours)
Six (6) raffle tickets for monthly prize draw
Access to discounted RTGC branded merchandise store
Social media shoutout across RTGC platforms
[Re]Builder: 20 volunteer shifts (80 hours)
Ten (10) raffle tickets for monthly prize draw
Custom name badge
Profile spotlight on RTGC website
Legacy [Re]New Crew Benefits
25 Total volunteer shifts - Branded Tool Belt
50 Total volunteer shifts - Branded Tool Box
100 Total volunteer shifts - Branded Tool Set
250 Total volunteer shifts - The Golden Hammer
Annual and legacy benefits are subject to change as determined by RTGC staff.
“I’m grateful to be able to meet and get to know many of the homeowners and for being able to help rebuild and improve their homes.”
Requirements for Joining the [Re]New Crew
Don’t have home repair skills? No problem! Our skilled construction staff will teach you everything you need to know to complete the project. They’ll also help you develop DIY skills you can use for future repair and maintenance projects. We also provide all the tools, safety equipment, and materials you’ll need on site.
Other Requirements:
[Re]New Crew members must be 14 years or older. Members under 18 must be accompanied on every shift by an adult.
Members must attend an orientation session (virtual or in person) before their first shift.
Members must read and sign our Volunteer Waiver Form before their first shift.
Members must follow all health and safety requirements on site, which includes the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment and following instructions of RTGC construction staff.
Members must be prepared to wear a mask inside at the direction of construction staff to respect wishes of the homeowners we serve.
Common [Re]New Crew Volunteer Activities
Home Repair and Maintenance Projects:
Common volunteer tasks in our critical home repair and accessibility modification projects include:
Removing carpet
Installing durable vinyl plank flooring, smoke detectors, toilets, handrails, grab bars, door sweeps, and insulation.
Repairing crawl space doors and exterior mortar and siding.
Rebuilding exterior decking.
Completing yard maintenance and interior demolition.
Other Opportunities:
There are many ways you can accomplish our mission of repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. Other opportunities include:
Tabling at corporate and community events.
Engaging with homeowners on volunteer days.
Reach out to other homeowners to share about the services we offer.
Auditing completed projects to organizational standards.
Serve on our board of directors.
Interested in joining the [Re]New Crew? Email volunteer@rebuildingtogetherclt.org about how you’d like to get involved.