Volunteer at the Innovation Barn

Looking for hands-on volunteer opportunities in Charlotte that make a real impact? Join us at the Innovation Barn, where individuals and groups help grow Charlotte’s circular economy through engaging sustainability projects.

How You Can Help

Our volunteers support a variety of projects that teach sustainability and promote eco-friendly practices, including:

  • Sort & Organize Materials – Process donations and prepare items for reuse.

  • Assist with Recycling Initiatives – Learn how glass, plastics, and textiles are repurposed into new products.

  • Support Community Events – Participate in eco-friendly volunteer projects and sustainability programs.

  • Garden & Green Space Maintenance – Help maintain our urban food forest and other green spaces.

  • Sound Panel & Dog Bed Making – Upcycle old t-shirts into acoustic panels and cozy dog beds for donation and fundraising.

Volunteer Shifts for Individuals:

Wine & Weave Wednesdays

Combine creativity and relaxation! Volunteers cut and weave t-shirts on upcycled wood pallet looms to create dog beds. While you work, you can purchase a glass of wine and enjoy the relaxing, therapeutic experience of weaving. This sustainability volunteer opportunity supports pets and our nonprofit, Envision Charlotte.

Click HERE to sign up.

Planting Positivity Saturdays

Spend your Saturday morning in our urban food forest, helping with light landscaping tasks like hand weeding, planting, seeding, litter pick-up, and general garden care. This certified wildlife habitat supports pollinators, wildlife, and the local community.

Click HERE to sign up.

Custom Group Volunteer Experiences:

Looking for group volunteer opportunities in Charlotte? We offer custom, service-learning projects tailored to your team that makes a real impact on local sustainability.

Email erica@envisioncharlotte.org to plan your custom volunteer experience.

Join the Movement

Become part of Charlotte’s sustainability movement! By volunteering at the Innovation Barn, you’ll help reduce waste and engage in hands-on projects that benefit both the environment and the local community. Sign up to volunteer today!