United Way of Asheville Buncombe County is excited to be the premier charity partner for iDaph Events Asheville Marathon & Half on March 21, 2026!
We are looking for volunteers to host a United Way water station for up to 4 hours on Race Day, Saturday March 21st from 7:30am-11:30am. As long as you can join us for 2+ hours, we'd love to have you join, just specify in the comments!
Youth welcome if accompanied by an adult.
As the premier charity sponsor of the Asheville Marathon & Half, UWABC is hosting a water station for 4 hours on race day and will receive $500 donation for recruiting volunteers to support the station. This donation will support the incredible work of UWABC's two impact areas: youth opportunity and community resiliency. You will be supporting the work of our community schools, U4Y partners and the long term recovery efforts of communities bouncing back from Helene.
If interested, please respond. Once you respond, either a member of the UWABC team or iDaph Events team will reach out to you with further details about the event and instructions for volunteers.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Set up the UWABC tents, tables, and signage at the designated site
Passing out water to runners
Encouraging and cheering runners on as the race
Clean up throughout the shift
Attire:
Fun costumes are encouraged!! It's all about the team spirit!! W
Dress according to the weather
Location:
- The Water Station location and instructions will be provided to you closer to the event and after you sign up.
To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply:
- Click the blue "RESPOND" button to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions
- Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT SIGN UP
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
