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.
YWCA of Asheville is a nonprofit organization working to bridge gaps in education, health, childcare, and earning power for women and families in the Asheville region. The mission of the YWCA of Asheville is to eliminate racism; empower women; and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Description of Program: YWCA Health and Wellness focuses on whole body wellness and includes programs to serve those interested in group exercise, aquatics, and the gym at the YWCA. We also have the Light a Path program which offers trauma-informed yoga and strength training classes to those in corrections and recovery. All of our programs support the YWCA mission and seek to be trauma- informed to promote healing and overall health.
Responsibilities: Depending on role, may include supporting YWCA staff with data entry, weekly laundering of yoga blankets, counting inventory, stocking items and other administrative support.
Experience: No prior experience necessary
Time commitment: 2-4 hours a week depending on role
Shifts available: Flexible time commitment depending on role, facility is open M-F 5:45am - 9pm and Saturdays 7am - 4pm.
All volunteers will be subject to a background check.
To sign up for this volunteer project, simply
- click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from YWCA of Asheville
- and please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND
Why does this matter? We have to limit the number of people attending each project. This helps everyone stay safe by following COVID-19 specific safety measures. Please understand that if you show up on-site without registering first, you may be turned away so that the agency can maintain safety procedures. Safety is our top priority and we want to be sure needs are met while also being safe. Click HERE for current NC safety guidelines. 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.
