All Souls Counseling Center's mission is to serve as a leading nonprofit provider and community partner for quality mental health counseling, outreach, and education with a focus on those who are underinsured and uninsured in Western North Carolina.
Lace up and join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the Mental Health Matters 5k Walk/Run for Awareness! Hosted by All Souls Counseling Center on the UNC Asheville campus, this is a timed, family-friendly race with a purpose: normalizing conversations about mental health and connecting participants with support resources available right here in WNC.
Beyond the walk and run, you'll find a community Health and Resource Fair featuring mental health and wellness organizations from across the region — a reminder that asking for help is something worth celebrating, not hiding. All proceeds will go toward supporting All Souls Counseling Center's mission to provide accessible mental health counseling to adults who are underinsured and uninsured in Western North Carolina.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Pre-Race Day Packet Pick-Up: You will be checking in pre-registered runners, assigning bibs, and help walk-up entrants get signed up. **This is pre-race day on Friday, September 18th**. 11:00AM - 2PM
Water Station: You will be helping to distribute hydration to runners out along the race route. 9:00AM - 11:30AM
Morning Set Up: You will be helping get the race venue set up including vendor tents/spaces. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. 6:45 AM - 9 AM.
Clean Up/Break Down: You will be helping to clean up/pack up the race venue. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. 11:00 AM - 1PM.
Race Day Check In/Packet Pickup: You will be checking in pre-registered runners, assign bibs, and help walk-up entrants get signed up. 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM.
Course Monitor: You will help direct runners and maintain safety. 9:00 AM - 12PM.
General Event Day Volunteer: You will be assigned to tasks on race morning as needed! 8 AM - 12 PM.
Course Chalking: Marking the ground along the course with encouraging messages to cheer on runners! 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM.
Awards: You will help distribute awards to overall and age group winners on a rolling basis throughout the morning.
Requirements:
Please reply to this opportunity to receive our sign-up link!
When signing up, please sign waiver and fill out contact information.
Personal transportation to UNC-Asheville is necessary.
Please refer to volunteer opportunities above to find what role suitts you best.
Skills Required:
Friendly and dedicated attitude.
Ability to lift 20lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time during the event.
Attire:
Wear what is comfortable for you!
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE A FREE ALL SOULS MHM5K T-SHIRT!
Location:
The event starts at the Karl Straus Track and Field on the UNCA Campus:
600 Wellness Way,
Asheville, NC, 28804.
Health and Safety:
Hand sanitizer/gel will be available on site.
Event will be outdoors.
To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply click the blue "respond" button above to sercure your spot and receive next-step instructions from our organization.
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
