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Carmel’s Local Outreach partners and collaborates with organizations and churches throughout the city to care for the hidden and forgotten in our community.
Carmel is FOR Empowerment
We actively equip the marginalized to move from a cycle of dependence to a place of independence and peace.
Carmel is FOR Mercy (Care)
We intentionally love and serve the vulnerable in order to meet their needs.
Carmel is FOR Collaboration
We deliberately collaborate with organizations in the community that work to enhance the care and support of the vulnerable and marginalized in our community.
Carmel’s Local Outreach partners and collaborates with organizations and churches throughout the city to care for the hidden and forgotten in our community, our Neighbors. If you’re ready to make a difference with your Neighbors on your street and in our city, check out the opportunities below to find the best way for you to get plugged in.
For additional questions, contact our Local Missions Team!
Matthews Health (formerly Carrington Place)We have 2 ways to serve: Lead Bingo for the residents on Thursday nights at 6:15 pm OR provide Worship the first Sunday of each month at 2:00pm. Sign up to bring life, laughter and encouragement to residents! Click here for Bingo or here for Worship.
Queen City Pregnacy Resource CenterJoin together in the mission of serving moms and dads facing unplanned pregnancy – individual and group opportunities are available. To volunteer, visit Queen City Pregnancy Resource Center
Project 658Teach English Monday thru Thursday mornings or afternoons beginning this fall. Training is available, some classroom experience would be helpful. This can be a volunteer or a paid position. To volunteer, visit Project658.
Charlotte Rescue MissionVolunteers help with essential tasks but, more importantly, send a message to residents that they are cared about and demonstrate the love of Christ to those working to overcome addiction. To volunteer, visit Charlotte Rescue Mission
Disaster Relief with NC Baptist on MissionServe alongside NC Baptist on Mission with Hurricane Helene and other disaster relief needs. Skilled and unskilled volunteers are needed to help with rebuilding. To volunteer, visit Disaster Relief.
Helping Hands MinistryVolunteer to meet tangible needs in our church family and the local community. To volunteer, email the Carmel Neighbors Team.
Changed ChoicesBuild one-on-one relationships with incarcerated women through mentorship and classes that focus on helping participants develop skills to rebuild their life while incarcerated and once they are out to achieve lasting, positive change. To volunteer, visit Changed Choices.
Beds For KidsServe families transitioning out of homelessness into their own homes by assembling or delivering furniture. All day, morning and afternoon shift are available. To volunteer, visit Beds For Kids.
Congregations For KidsServe the foster community – kids, families and social workers. Congregations for Kids has ongoing opportunities as well as special events this summer including Christmas in July. To volunteer, visit Congregations for Kids.
Present AgeServe those coming out of human trafficking with Present Age ministries. There are many ways you can help – male or female, young or old, whether it be crafts or light construction, volunteers are needed! To volunteer, visit Present Age Ministries.
Heart Math TutoringHeart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteers to help provide foundational math skills (counting, comparing numbers, addition and subtraction) and confidence to Charlotte students for the 2025/26 school year. To volunteer, visit Heart Math Tutoring.
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39
The best way to stay in the loop is to read our weekly Enews. It features the latest collection opportunities and volunteer needs. You can also check our website’s Outreach page for the most recent ministry opportunities.
Absolutely! You can reach out to the Carmel Neighbors Outreach Team by emailing neighbors@carmelbaptist.org, and they’d be more than happy to help you figure out the best way to get involved. They can connect you to the right person and other Carmel members who are already serving.
While some outreach programs may require specific skills, most volunteering opportunities are open to anyone with a willingness to serve and learn. We do offer specialized training to prepare you for community service, ensuring that you’re equipped and able to help without causing any harm. Just email neighbors@carmelbaptist.org to set up a presentation or training session for your small group.
Many of our ministry opportunities are perfect for small groups looking to serve together. Browse our list of outreach programs on the website, and feel free to email neighbors@carmelbaptist.org for guidance on group-friendly opportunities.
To learn more about our global missions and initiatives, email the team at missions@carmelbaptist.org.
