About Our Organization
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a nonprofit community arts hub offering dance, music, theatre, visual arts, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and events to bring creativity to all in the Swannanoa Valley
Volunteer Role Overview
As a Dance Open House Support volunteer, you’ll help create a welcoming environment by setting up activity stations, maintaining studio cleanliness, greeting visitors, and assisting with refreshments and prize distribution.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
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Set up mats, chairs, signage, and demo areas before the event
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Keep studio floors, lobby, and waiting areas tidy during the Open House
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Greet guests, explain event flow, and orient them to studio spaces
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Hand out refreshments and prizes during activities
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Restock activity materials and refreshments as needed
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Assist with teardown and clean‑up after the event
Requirements:
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Complete the volunteer interest form or application
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Attend brief orientation and on‑site training before first shift
Provide personal transportation to BMCA location
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(Optional) Background check if working with children or refreshments
Skills Required:
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Friendly customer service and clear communication
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Ability to multitask across greeting, setup, and distribution
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Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and light lifting
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Observant and proactive in maintaining activity areas
Attire:
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Neat, Casual clothes that you are comfortable moving in
Comfortable, closed‑toe shoes
Volunteer T‑shirt provided (optional if available)
Location:
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
225 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Health and Safety:
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Masks optional; volunteers may bring their own
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Hand sanitizer available on site
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Follow on‑site safety instructions regarding emergency procedures and flow guidance
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.
