Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

As an individual and family shelter in West Asheville, Safe Shelter partners with community organizations to provide wraparound support for our guests in securing permanent housing and any other things they made need. Building relationships is at the heart of what we do and taking care of our shared living spaces is an important aspect of sustaining those relationships. One of the weekly projects we lead is a Community Clean-Up of our neighborhood.

Community Clean-ups occur every Tuesday from 1-2pm around West Asheville. Free parking and supplies are provided and individuals or groups are welcome.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Picking up trash/litter

Requirements:

Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above

If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the RESPOND AS A TEAM button above

Sign a waiver before the start of the shift

Skills Required: 

Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions

Comfortable handling trash 

Attire:

Wear comfortable clothes that let you move freely and that you don't mind getting dirty

Dress for the weather forecast 

Comfortable, close-toed shoes

Location:

Safe Shelter

27 Balm Grove Ave.

Asheville, North Carolina 28806

Health and Safety:

Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one

Gloves, trash bags, buckets, trash pickers, and high-vis safety vests are provided

To sign up for this volunteer project, simply

Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions about the event

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org.

Come build with us!
Safe Shelter has recently launched ATHENA - the Affordable Tiny Home Network of Asheville, a program that creates new opportunities for affordable and safe housing by combing education, workforce development, and community-based construction to produce affordable tiny homes for those who have experienced homelessness or other housing barriers. The program lowers construction costs through donated materials and volunteer labor while maintaining professional oversight and safety standards.
For each Community Build on Tuesdays and Sundays, volunteers can stop by for any length of time to learn and/or share skills related to construction and landscaping. Main projects involve building tiny homes, gardening, removing invasive plants, and spreading mulch.

Two available days (come for any length of time):

Tuesdays: 10:00am-7:00pm

Sundays: 1:00-6:00pm

Volunteer Responsibilities (Depending on Project):

Assistance with construction and landscaping projects

spreading mulch, planting flowers/trees, weeding/mowing, invasive removal, etc.

building/installing shelves, picnic tables, tiny homes, etc.

painting/decorating

Requirements:

Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above

If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the RESPOND AS A TEAM button above

Sign a waiver before the start of the shift

Skills Required: 

Readiness to learn new skills

Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions

Ability to work unsupervised 

Attire:

Wear comfortable clothes that let you move freely and that you don't mind getting dirty 

Dress for the weather forecast 

Close-toed shoes 

Location:

Around Asheville, varies by project. Project location will be sent via email

Health and Safety:

Goggles are provided for construction

Gloves are provided for landscaping

Bring own goggles/gloves if you need a particular size/fit 

To sign up for this volunteer project, simply

Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions about the event

Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org.

Any questions? Reach out to Anna at anna@counterflowasheville.com 

Come share a meal with us!

Safe Shelter is an individual and family shelter dedicated to providing community and support for people in need of permanent housing. Every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 7:30pm, Safe Shelter has a family-style community dinner.

This is great opportunity to meet and be in community with our shelter residents. After dinner, we often play Scopa (a Sicilian card game) or go outside for soccer! Feel free to bring a dessert or a non-alcoholic drink to share!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Participating in the meal, table conversations, and any icebreakers/relationship building activities (as you're able)

Requirements:

An open mind 

Please keep in mind that you will be in our shelter residents' home. Please be respectful, connective, and honor guests' privacy. 

Skills Required: 

None.

Attire:

Whatever you're comfortable in! Meals are casual and usually indoors.

Location:

Safe Shelter

27 Balm Grove Ave.

Asheville, North Carolina 28806

Health and Safety:

Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions from our organization

Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org