Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts.
BBBS is looking for volunteers to serve as one-to-one mentors to an elementary school student. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm).
Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBS encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at an ACS, BCS or charter school.
Volunteers must commit to volunteering for one (1) calendar year.
Volunteer Requirements
Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above
18 years of age or older
Personal transportation
Complete BBBS application and interview
Complete a background check
Experience working with youth encouraged
Skills Required:
Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your mentee for one hour each week during the school year. Showing up for your mentees is vital.
Foster Aspirations: Support your mentee in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals.
Encourage Academic Growth: Help your mentee build confidence and skills in reading, math, and other school subjects.
Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentee returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events.
Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentee and keep all shared information confidential.
Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support.
Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting. Location: Your volunteer site will be at a school we partner with, selected based on what’s most convenient for you—whether that’s near your home or workplace. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building. Health/Safety: Once accepted, volunteers will complete a virtual 60-minute safety training and also additional best practices and safety discussion with a BBBS staff member during the orientation and interview process. To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!
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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.
