Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

Volunteer: Tutors with OpenDoors Asheville

At OpenDoors Asheville, our mission is to strengthen community by eliminating opportunity and achievement gaps for students through education.

We provide a range of services including but not limited to tutoring, educational testing, school matching, steam-based enrichment activities, scholarships and college application support and financial assistance. Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through graduate school, we connect students on our roster with the resources they need to thrive in school, graduate, and move into meaningful careers.

OpenDoors AVL is excited to partner with community members who have the desire to serve as tutoring providers and have the skill and presence to support students in K-12. Students request tutors to support them with homework and/or projects in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Civics/Social Studies. Many students benefit from a tutor who can support with organizational skills, as well.

We seek tutors to work with students in-person during the school day or after school. Ideally, a tutor will commit to 1-3 sessions each week. Session length is typically 45 minutes to 1 hour.

For more information, please visit our website or contact the Education Team at OpenDoors AVL.


Volunteer Responsibilities:

Confirm tutoring sessions with student prior to each session

Attend sessions on a weekly basis to provide consistent and impactful support to students

Come prepared with materials. OpenDoors has Math Kits and literacy resources to support teaching and learning

Report on student progress using a Google form

Seek guidance from the education team, as needed


Requirements:

Complete a volunteer application form

Complete a background check 

Complete a confidentiality agreement

Participate in virtual or in-person meetings with the education team and other tutors

Provide personal transportation to OpenDoors AVL office or assigned school

Complete a brief Google form following each tutoring session


Skills Required: 


Growth mindset

Asset based language

Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills

Equity and inclusion approach



Attire:  

Casual Comfortable clothing that is appropriate in a school environment.



Location:

OpenDoors Asheville is located at 290 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806. We have tutoring spaces in all three office spaces, including the ground level that is accessible from the parking lot in the back of the building. Tutoring often takes place in public settings such as a local library or coffee shop. In many cases, tutoring takes place at the school during the school day. There are options to make it mutually convenient for the tutor and student alike.


Health and Safety:

Masks are optionalHand sanitizer is available Bathrooms with sinks are accessible in all spacesWipe surfaces following each tutoring session

To express interest in 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.








Organization: OpenDoors Asheville

At OpenDoors Asheville, our mission is to strengthen community by eliminating opportunity and achievement gaps for students through education.

We provide a range of services including but not limited to tutoring, educational testing, school matching, steam-based enrichment activities, scholarships and college application support and financial assistance. Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through graduate school, we connect students on our roster with the resources they need to thrive in school, graduate, and move into meaningful careers.

OpenDoors AVL is excited to partner with community members who have the desire to serve as tutoring providers and have the skill and presence to support students in K-12. Students request tutors to support them with homework and/or projects in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Civics/Social Studies. Many students benefit from a tutor who can support with organizational skills, as well.

We seek tutors to work with students in-person during the school day or after school. Ideally, a tutor will commit to 1-3 sessions each week. Session length is typically 45 minutes to 1 hour.

For more information, please visit our website or contact the Education Team at OpenDoors AVL.


Volunteer Responsibilities:

Confirm tutoring sessions with student prior to each session

Attend sessions on a weekly basis to provide consistent and impactful support to students

Come prepared with materials. OpenDoors has Math Kits and literacy resources to support teaching and learning

Report on student progress using a Google form

Seek guidance from the education team, as needed


Requirements:

Complete a volunteer application form

Complete a background check 

Complete a confidentiality agreement

Participate in virtual or in-person meetings with the education team and other tutors

Provide personal transportation to OpenDoors AVL office or assigned school

Complete a brief Google form following each tutoring session


Skills Required: 


Growth mindset

Asset based language

Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills

Equity and inclusion approach



Attire:  

Casual Comfortable clothing that is appropriate in a school environment.



Location:

OpenDoors Asheville is located at 290 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806. We have tutoring spaces in all three office spaces, including the ground level that is accessible from the parking lot in the back of the building. Tutoring often takes place in public settings such as a local library or coffee shop. In many cases, tutoring takes place at the school during the school day. There are options to make it mutually convenient for the tutor and student alike.


Health and Safety:

Masks are optionalHand sanitizer is available Bathrooms with sinks are accessible in all spacesWipe surfaces following each tutoring session

To express interest in 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.








Organization: OpenDoors Asheville

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28806

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Social Media Team

Part of Meher Archive Collective’s mission is to share Meher Baba’s message and teachings with the world. In today’s age, social media is the key to sharing information and connecting with people no matter the location. Meher Archive Collective is seeking social media literate volunteers to join our Social Media Team and aid in our efforts to spread the word about our non-profit and Meher Baba. Using apps like Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, Snapchat, Threads, and YouTube, volunteers will collaborate on posts about Meher Archive Collective news, updates, upcoming events, potential volunteer opportunities, and fundraising campaigns, as well as educational and commemorative posts about Meher Baba. Ideally, the team would meet once a week to discuss upcoming plans and posts, as well as statistics and engagement. One of our main goals with this team will be using social media to reach younger and broader audiences via strategies like following trends and basing ideas off of the various platforms. This role offers a flexible schedule based on your desired hours.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Meet regularly with Social Media Team via zoomCollaborate on social media posts Create and post social media posts (with approval)Research social media trendsCommunicate with other Meher Archive Collective teams and individuals


Requirements:

Knowledge of social media platformsAbility to create posts on social media platformsSubmit a volunteer application Review and sign a Media Release formReview and sign a Confidentiality and Donor Privacy Agreement (for financial and archival donors)Review and sign Meher Archive Collective’s Culture and Code of Ethics documentReview and sign Meher Archive Collective’s Grievance and Conflict Resolution policyReview and sign Meher Archive Collective's IT Policy


Location: Remote

Attire: Zoom Casual

To express interest in 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.

Organization: Meher Archive Collective

Part of Meher Archive Collective’s mission is to share Meher Baba’s message and teachings with the world. In today’s age, social media is the key to sharing information and connecting with people no matter the location. Meher Archive Collective is seeking social media literate volunteers to join our Social Media Team and aid in our efforts to spread the word about our non-profit and Meher Baba. Using apps like Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, Snapchat, Threads, and YouTube, volunteers will collaborate on posts about Meher Archive Collective news, updates, upcoming events, potential volunteer opportunities, and fundraising campaigns, as well as educational and commemorative posts about Meher Baba. Ideally, the team would meet once a week to discuss upcoming plans and posts, as well as statistics and engagement. One of our main goals with this team will be using social media to reach younger and broader audiences via strategies like following trends and basing ideas off of the various platforms. This role offers a flexible schedule based on your desired hours.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Meet regularly with Social Media Team via zoomCollaborate on social media posts Create and post social media posts (with approval)Research social media trendsCommunicate with other Meher Archive Collective teams and individuals


Requirements:

Knowledge of social media platformsAbility to create posts on social media platformsSubmit a volunteer application Review and sign a Media Release formReview and sign a Confidentiality and Donor Privacy Agreement (for financial and archival donors)Review and sign Meher Archive Collective’s Culture and Code of Ethics documentReview and sign Meher Archive Collective’s Grievance and Conflict Resolution policyReview and sign Meher Archive Collective's IT Policy


Location: Remote

Attire: Zoom Casual

To express interest in 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.

Organization: Meher Archive Collective

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28787

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Virtual and In-person Tutors Needed for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer? Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.

Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is seeking virtual and in-person tutors to meet with students two hours a week to improve literacy. 

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program teaches oral English, reading, and writing to adults who have immigrated to the U.S. from around the world. ESOL is the largest program at Literacy Together, serving approximately 250 students annually. Our students’ most common goals in learning English are to improve their employment prospects, help their children in school, and pass the U.S. Naturalization exam. Each student works with a trained volunteer tutor, either individually or in a small group of up to ten people. 

Time Commitment: 

2 hours/week for one year minimum 

Requirements: 

GED or High School diploma Participate in online training Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet  Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractions

Training:

ESOL Training Program takes approximately 8 hours to complete

Health and Safety: 

All training and tutoring sessions are virtual

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply

Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with the next steps. You can expect a follow up from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after responding. 

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 completing our Volunteer Experience Form.

Organization: Literacy Together

Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer? Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.

Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is seeking virtual and in-person tutors to meet with students two hours a week to improve literacy. 

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program teaches oral English, reading, and writing to adults who have immigrated to the U.S. from around the world. ESOL is the largest program at Literacy Together, serving approximately 250 students annually. Our students’ most common goals in learning English are to improve their employment prospects, help their children in school, and pass the U.S. Naturalization exam. Each student works with a trained volunteer tutor, either individually or in a small group of up to ten people. 

Time Commitment: 

2 hours/week for one year minimum 

Requirements: 

GED or High School diploma Participate in online training Excellent customer service skills Ability to work patiently with various levels of literacy skills Access to reliable internet  Ability to navigate virtual meetings with minimal distractions

Training:

ESOL Training Program takes approximately 8 hours to complete

Health and Safety: 

All training and tutoring sessions are virtual

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply

Click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive a notification with the next steps. You can expect a follow up from the Literacy Council within 1-3 business days after responding. 

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 completing our Volunteer Experience Form.

Organization: Literacy Together

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28801

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Archiving Audio Transcription Team Help

Meher Archive Collective is seeking volunteers to join our Transcription Team! Audio transcription involves two roles: Transcriber and Proofreader. Transcribing involves typing out what is being said, as accurately as possible, in the 5-10 minute long MP3 files made from tapes in our collection. Proofreading involves listening to the MP3 files and reviewing the typed transcriptions, identifying and correcting any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and content. These are detail-oriented positions involving tedious work that requires focus, patience, and a commitment to producing high-quality, error-free transcripts. Volunteers may need to listen to audio several times over to ensure they are getting all the details as accurately as possible. Some tapes have damage or poor audio quality, and thus it's more difficult to get a full transcription. Volunteers are asked to make their best guess, but to mark anywhere they cannot understand what's been said so that others may try to fill in. Our audio files can be talks, singing, prayer, poetry and more.

Volunteer Responsibilities include:
Attending transcription meetings
Working independently on accepted assignments
Working with teams on special projects


Requirements:
Submit a volunteer application
Review MAC’s Culture and Code of Ethics document.Accept and follow MAC’s IT Policies and Procedures.


Work is flexible and can be from 1-10 hours a week depending on your schedule and desired workloadMust have a laptop/computer 

Attire:
Zoom casual
Location:
Remote

Organization: Meher Archive Collective

Meher Archive Collective is seeking volunteers to join our Transcription Team! Audio transcription involves two roles: Transcriber and Proofreader. Transcribing involves typing out what is being said, as accurately as possible, in the 5-10 minute long MP3 files made from tapes in our collection. Proofreading involves listening to the MP3 files and reviewing the typed transcriptions, identifying and correcting any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and content. These are detail-oriented positions involving tedious work that requires focus, patience, and a commitment to producing high-quality, error-free transcripts. Volunteers may need to listen to audio several times over to ensure they are getting all the details as accurately as possible. Some tapes have damage or poor audio quality, and thus it's more difficult to get a full transcription. Volunteers are asked to make their best guess, but to mark anywhere they cannot understand what's been said so that others may try to fill in. Our audio files can be talks, singing, prayer, poetry and more.

Volunteer Responsibilities include:
Attending transcription meetings
Working independently on accepted assignments
Working with teams on special projects


Requirements:
Submit a volunteer application
Review MAC’s Culture and Code of Ethics document.Accept and follow MAC’s IT Policies and Procedures.


Work is flexible and can be from 1-10 hours a week depending on your schedule and desired workloadMust have a laptop/computer 

Attire:
Zoom casual
Location:
Remote

Organization: Meher Archive Collective

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28787

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fundraising Team Help

Meher Archive Collective is seeking fundraisers to join our Fundraising Team! This role involves supporting our fundraising efforts by reaching out to potential and existing donors and contributing your ideas to help us achieve our financial goals. Any help for any amount of time is appreciated. Some responsibilities include:

Attending weekly fundraising meetings on Mondays from 11am-12pm
Making phone calls to prospective and existing donors to cultivate relationships, share updates on our work, and solicit donations.
Maintaining accurate records of donor interactions and follow-up as needed.
Responding to donor inquiries in a friendly and informative manner.
Participating in brainstorming sessions to generate creative and effective fundraising ideas.
Assisting in the development of fundraising plans and campaigns.
Researching potential fundraising opportunities and resources.
Helping with the execution of fundraising events and initiatives.
Assisting in the creation of fundraising materials (e.g., letters, social media content - as needed).

Attire:
Zoom casual

Location:
Remote

Organization: Meher Archive Collective

Meher Archive Collective is seeking fundraisers to join our Fundraising Team! This role involves supporting our fundraising efforts by reaching out to potential and existing donors and contributing your ideas to help us achieve our financial goals. Any help for any amount of time is appreciated. Some responsibilities include:

Attending weekly fundraising meetings on Mondays from 11am-12pm
Making phone calls to prospective and existing donors to cultivate relationships, share updates on our work, and solicit donations.
Maintaining accurate records of donor interactions and follow-up as needed.
Responding to donor inquiries in a friendly and informative manner.
Participating in brainstorming sessions to generate creative and effective fundraising ideas.
Assisting in the development of fundraising plans and campaigns.
Researching potential fundraising opportunities and resources.
Helping with the execution of fundraising events and initiatives.
Assisting in the creation of fundraising materials (e.g., letters, social media content - as needed).

Attire:
Zoom casual

Location:
Remote

Organization: Meher Archive Collective

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28787

Allow Groups: No