Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

A.C. Reynolds Middle School (ACRMS) is located on a beautiful campus overlooking the mountains in East Asheville. We serve a diverse community of approximately 530 students, grades 6 through 8. Our dedicated staff is committed to serving the whole child, including academic, career, social and emotional learning. As a Community School supported by United Way, Reynolds offers enriched learning opportunities through after school clubs. 

Each club is led by a teacher or school staff person, and runs from 3:00-5:00pm. Volunteers are needed to assist the club leaders with club-specific activities, and to engage with the students during club time. 1-2 volunteers per club is sufficient.

Mondays - Photography Club - learn the basics of photography using a digital SLR camera and lenses, and explore light, composition, portraits, action shots, and more.

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A.C. Reynolds Middle School (ACRMS) is located on a beautiful campus overlooking the mountains in East Asheville. We serve a diverse community of approximately 530 students, grades 6 through 8. Our dedicated staff is committed to serving the whole child, including academic, career, social and emotional learning. As a Community School supported by United Way, Reynolds offers enriched learning opportunities through after school clubs. 

Each club is led by a teacher or school staff person, and runs from 3:00-5:00pm. Volunteers are needed to assist the club leaders with club-specific activities, and to engage with the students during club time. 1-2 volunteers per club is sufficient.

Mondays - STEM Club (Science, technology, engineering, and math) – conduct science experiments and explore engineering challenges, solve problems through innovation and design in a collaborative, process-based environment to spark STEM career pathways.

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Join Us to Support Our Community: Volunteer with Mercy Chefs In light of the devastating events in Western North Carolina, we urgently need volunteers aged 15 and older to help prepare and serve hot, fresh, restaurant-quality meals. Your support can make a significant difference for those in need.

Please note: Mercy Chefs is unable to provide lodging or transportation for volunteers.

Volunteer Opportunity: Who: Individuals 15 years and older What: Prepare and serve meals that will go out to many different communities  Why: To provide nourishment and hope during this challenging time together, we can bring comfort to those affected. If you’re ready to lend a hand, please sign up to volunteer!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Prepare and serve meals to got out to the community

Requirements:

Please know you will have to sign our waiver on site when you arrive

Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above

If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the RESPOND AS A TEAM button above

Skills Required: 

Ready to learn on the job training with our experienced Chefs.

Knife Skills are not required but encouraged.

Comfortable standing for long periods of time

Attire:

Wear comfortable clothes and let you move freely

Comfortable, close-toed shoes

Location:

900 Holly Road, 

Black Mountain NC 

Health and Safety:

We ask that you wash your hands every time you encounter food, switching out your gloves frequently.

If you have long hair we ask it is pulled back into a ponytail. 

If hair is to your shoulders or longer please wear a hat.

To sign up for this volunteer project, simply

Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions about the even

When you arrive to the Mercy Chefs Kitchen, please know you will be asked to check in and fill out our waiver

As a community school supported by United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Owen Middle School partners with community organizations to provide students and families with resources, opportunities, and support for success. Community schools create strong ties among families, students, schools, and the community.

Owen Middle School receives clothing to distribute to students in need in our Community Resource Room. We are seeking volunteers to help organize the clothing donations on 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6.

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Skills Required: 

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Location:

Owen Middle School

730 Old US Hwy 70

Swannanoa, NC 28778

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

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.

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the school that take place on the North Buncombe Middle School campus and includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Community Nights are open to any family in the North Buncombe community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The North Buncombe Middle Community Nights occur on twice a month on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each day will have 3 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency.  We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities.  Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors.  We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.)  Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.  

In the second shift of the day, volunteers will assist clients and other volunteers with the Free Community Market and Clean up. Tasks can include supervising the shopping station, restocking tables, assisting with gatekeeping, assisting with intake, assisting clients with groceries, and assisting with parking lot safety. Everyone assists with cleanup at Market close. Indoor and outdoor tasks are available. 

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Skills Required: 

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Location:

Montmorenci United Methodist Church
89 Old Candler Town Rd.
Candler, North Carolina 28715

Health and Safety:

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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@handsonahseville.org

 Volunteers are needed to provide and serve meals!

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Requirements

Attire:

Location:

Health and Safety:

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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.

** Please note, due to the nature of our facility, this opportunity is intended for volunteers who can serve on an ongoing basis **

ABCCM Transformation Village provides up to 100 beds of transitional housing and will provide emergency shelter beds.  Transforming lives is through four developmental phases called Steps to Success including stabilization, life skills, education and reintegration.  We are honored to report that 8 out of 10 leave us with a living wage job and permanent housing.

Transformation Village gives hope, healing, health and a home to single women, mothers with children, and female Veterans experiencing homelessness.  We provide residents a fresh start and a place to heal surrounded and supported by Christian love, trust, education and companionship. 

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Transformation Village is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented female intern to join our facilities team. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience in building operations, maintenance, and project coordination—while supporting a mission that restores hope and stability for women, mothers with children, and female Veterans experiencing homelessness.

As a Facilities Intern, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for residents working toward self-sufficiency. At Transformation Village, 8 out of 10 guests secure living wage jobs and permanent housing within a year—thanks to our supportive community, life skills training, and wraparound care. 

Come be part of the team that keeps this life-changing campus running strong. Whether you’re studying facilities management, engineering, or simply love learning how things work—and taking action to make them better—we’d love to hear from you!

Location:

Transformation Village
30 Olin Haven Way
Asheville, NC 28806

Requirements:

To sign up for 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.

ABCCM Transformation Village provides up to 100 beds of transitional housing and will provide emergency shelter beds.  Transforming lives is through four developmental phases called Steps to Success including stabilization, life skills, education and reintegration.  We are honored to report that 8 out of 10 leave us with a living wage job and permanent housing.

Transformation Village gives hope, healing, health and a home to single women, mothers with children, and female Veterans experiencing homelessness.  We provide residents a fresh start and a place to heal surrounded and supported by Christian love, trust, education and companionship. 

We are seeking energetic volunteers to prepare and serve meals for our residents for lunch and dinner. This opportunity provides you with the chance to prepare meals in our commercial kitchen alongside our trained staff while serving the women and children of Transformation Village. 

Location:

Transformation Village
30 Olin Haven Way (Landmark Address is 45 Rocky Ridge Rd)
Asheville, NC 28806

Shifts Include:

Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm 

Dinner 4:00pm-6:00pm

Timing depends on whether meals are being prepared on or off site.

Sunday-Saturday as needs arise on the calendar:  https://bit.ly/3lDJWoG (please do not use this link to sign up, this is for reference purposes only).

Cook teams of 4-6 individuals are invited to bring ingredients and prepare meals onsite or bring meals that have been prepared elsewhere.  To meet our dietary standards, we ask that each meal provides a meat, vegetable and starch.

 Requirements:

To sign up for 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.

Homeward Bound is a non profit organization dedicated to the mission of ending homelessness in Buncombe County. At our AHope Day Center, people experiencing homelessness can access services such as meals, mail service, access to lockers for their belongings, showers, areas for rest, and case management focused on finding housing.

The front desk volunteer helps case managers with front desk duties in order to allow case manager to focus on client housing conversations, client housing paperwork, and data collection. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from 8am to 1pm, with short shift options available.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Label and plug in client electronics for charging

Help client access assigned lockers as requested

Locking up and labeling bikes for clients

Helping tidy the floor as services commence

Other administrative tasks as needed to support case managers

Requirements:

List anything that will be required of the volunteer for them to start volunteering with your organization

Completion of volunteer application on our website

Background check

Brief onboarding and training

Reliable transportation

Skills Required: 

Positive and compassionate customer service skills

Example: Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills

List working conditions, physical and mental

Example: Ability to remain standing for long periods

Example: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Attire:

No specific attire required, attire should be comfortable

Attire with offensive language or images will not be allowed

Location:

19 N Ann Street, Asheville NC 28801

Parking is across the street in the Firestone parking lot, you will be provided with a parking pass

Health and Safety:

Hand sanitizer and soap/sinks are available on site

No on under 18 years of age is allowed on site

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

Preferred: Fill out a volunteer application at our website homewardboundwnc.org/volunteer

Or click respond to indicate interest in this position and the Assistant Director of Homeless Services will reach out with further instruction.

Volunteering can begin after the prospective volunteer passes a background check and the Assistant Director of Homeless Services has scheduled the volunteer.

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.

Homeward Bound is a non profit organization dedicated to the mission of ending homelessness in Buncombe County. At our AHope Day Center, people experiencing homelessness can access services such as meals, mail service, access to lockers for their belongings, showers, areas for rest, and case management focused on finding housing.

The hospitality desk volunteer helps staff to provide services like showers, rest rooms, and lockers. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 8am to 2pm, with shorter shifts available.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Hand out towels, washcloths, toiletries and other essentials

Open lockers assigned to clients as requested

Help with laundry related to showers

Assist staff in cleaning at the end of services

Requirements:

Background check

Brief onboarding/training

Must have reliable transportation

Skills Required: 

Positive and compassionate customer service skills

Comfortability working with people in crisis and/or with criminal backgrounds

Ability to remain standing for long periods

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Attire:

No specific attire required, should be comfortable

Attire with offensive language or images will not be allowed

Location:

19 North Ann Street, Asheville NC 28801

Parking is across the street in the Firestone lot, you will be provided with a parking pass

Health and Safety:

Hand sanitizer and hand soap is available on site

Masks are not required, but you are welcome to wear one, it is recommended you bring your own as we do not always have them on site

No one under the age of 18 is allowed on site

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

Preferred: Fill out a volunteer application at our website homewardboundwnc.org/volunteer

Or click respond to indicate interest in this position and the Assistant Director of Homeless Services will reach out with further instruction.

Volunteering can begin after the prospective volunteer passes a background check and the Assistant Director of Homeless Services has scheduled the volunteer.

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.

Homeward Bound is a non profit organization dedicated to the mission of ending homelessness in Buncombe County. At our AHope Day Center, people experiencing homelessness can access services such as meals, mail service, access to lockers for their belongings, showers, areas for rest, and case management focused on finding housing.

The AHope kitchen volunteer helps to provide meals and coffee to clients during operating hours and helps staff to clean and organize the kitchen. Shifts are available Monday through Friday from 8am to 2pm, with shorter shift options available.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Make and serve coffee to clients

Put out food donations and replenish as needed

Tidy the food counter and do dishes throughout service

Clean and organize kitchen after service

Requirements:

The following is a list of requirements needed to start volunteering with us.

Completion of a volunteer application on our website

Background check

Brief Onboarding

Reliable transportation

Skills Required: 

Positive and compassionate customer service skills

Comfortability working with individuals in crisis

Comfortability working with individuals with criminal backgrounds

Ability to remain standing for long periods

Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Attire:

List what is or isn’t allowed to be worn while someone is volunteering, or give suggestions of what  to wear so they will be comfortable

No specific attire required

Attire should be comfortable, including comfortable shoes

Attire with offensive language or images will not be allowed on site

Location:

19 N Ann Street

Asheville NC 28801

Parking is across the street in the Firestone Parking lot. Volunteers are provided with a parking pass at onboarding.

Health and Safety:

Masks are optional, must bring your own if you need one

Example: Hand sanitizer/gel is available on site as well as hand soap and sinks

No one under 18 years of age is allowed on site

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

Preferred: Fill out a volunteer application at our website homewardboundwnc.org/volunteer

Or click respond to indicate interest in this position and the Assistant Director of Homeless Services will reach out with further instruction.

Volunteering can begin after the prospective volunteer passes a background check and the Assistant Director of Homeless Services has scheduled the volunteer.

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.

Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Delivery info:

Deliver meals for Circle of Security Parenting Group and deliver to West Asheville. Arrive at Central's kitchen at 5pm to pick up the meal. You will receive address and instructions upon pick up. 

**If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas. 

**Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".**

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicle

Deliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving space

Present delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shift

Signed liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shift

Reliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**

Valid Driver's License

Must agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on time

Ability to lift 25-30 lbs

Positive attitude

Location: 

To sign up, simply:

Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Valley Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to provide direct assistance to the families and communities of the Swannanoa River Valley.

Our mission is to restore hope and rebuild lives in North Carolina and surrounding communities by providing vital assistance, fostering community collaboration, and promoting preparedness for future disasters.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to support social justice while using your skills behind the scenes?

The Center for Participatory Change (CPC) is seeking dedicated volunteers to help us keep our office running smoothly!

As an Office & Admin Volunteer, you’ll be an essential part of our team—helping with computer-based tasks, organizing files, supporting communications, and making sure our day-to-day operations stay strong. This is the kind of quiet, focused work that powers our big impact in the community.

Why volunteer with us? Be part of a BIPOC-led grassroots organization making change in Asheville and beyond.

Whether you can give a few hours a week or cover a full shift, your time and energy will help CPC continue igniting collective power for justice and liberation.

Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Delivery info: Deliver meals to Salvation Army's Center of Hope Monday–Friday and Umoja's Hope For the Future afterschool program on Tuesday and Thursday. Pick up meals at Central's kitchen at 3pm, then deliver to Salvation Army (M-F) and Umoja (T&Th). Address and instructions provided at pickup.

**If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas. 

**Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".**

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Location: 

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We are seeking volunteers to assist NECHAMA - Jewish Response to Disaster's ongoing efforts to muck and gut as well as do debris removal and portions of home rebuilding in and around (up to an hour drive) Asheville. No experience necessary, but this is manual labor. 

Our site locations shift regularly, so please email robyn@nechama.org if you plan on volunteering. Please also fill out the NECHAMA volunteer waiver. 

Volunteers must be 14 years old or older.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Muck and gut homes

Debris removal

Portions of home rebuilding, including hanging and floating drywall, priming, painting, and installing flooring and trim

Requirements and Skills

Must be able to do manual labor

No construction experience required, but should be comfortable with power tools and mold remediation chemicals (or willing to learn)

Attire:

Work Clothes

Close-toed Shoes

Health and Safety:

We will provide all PPE, tools and materials

Our volunteers will work with power tools, but a safety and instruction briefing is held for all tool use

All volunteers are supervised by a NECHAMA staff member; our safety history is impeccable but all sites have a minimum of two first aid kits

Our sites generally have cell phone service

Some NECHAMA sites will not have a bathroom or running water, but we can direct you to a gas station nearby

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.

Our Volunteers meet us at a new client home each day to implement energy-efficiency upgrades like replacing light bulbs, adding water aerators to sinks, sealing windows and doors (with caulk and door weather stripping), and much more. Work with a small team of staff and volunteers on any day(s) of your choice - Tuesday-Friday 10am - 3pm. All experience levels are welcome - we appreciate "handy" helpers but we're always happy to teach new skills too!

To learn more, signup for this opportunity and we will get in touch with you to schedule a day of your choice on our website calendar (includes a map option to show locations near you)! Come learn new skills and enjoy meeting new people in the process!

What to Wear:

What to Bring:

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.

Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Valley Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to provide direct assistance to the families and communities of the Swannanoa River Valley.

Our mission is to restore hope and rebuild lives in North Carolina and surrounding communities by providing vital assistance, fostering community collaboration, and promoting preparedness for future disasters.

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the school that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Community Nights are open to any student in the AHS/SILSA community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Asheville High Community Night occurs every Wednesday from 4:30-6:00 pm. Each week will have 3 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:15 pm and leave at 6:15 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the school that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Community Nights are open to any family in the Erwin community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Erwin Middle Community Night occurs on Monday from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week will have 6 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the Enka Intermediate School campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Enka Intermediate and Enka Middle will host Community Nights together. We will alternate monthly between Enka Intermediate School and Enka Middle School. Each event will offer something unique and exciting, from hands-on activities to themed celebrations.

To sign up to volunteer when Community Nights are at Enka Middle, please click here. 

Community Nights are open to any family in the Enka community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Enka Intermediate & Enka Middle Community Night occur on Monday from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week will have 5 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the Enka Middle School campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Enka Intermediate and Enka Middle will host Community Nights together.  We will alternate monthly between Enka Intermediate School and Enka Middle School. Each event will offer something unique and exciting, from hands-on activities to themed celebrations.

To sign up to volunteer when Community Nights are at Enka Intermediate, please click here. 

Community Nights are open to any family in the Enka community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Enka Intermediate & Enka Middle Community Night occurs twice a month on Monday from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week will have 5 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the Reynolds Middle School campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources.

Community Nights are open to any family in the Reynolds community, whether they have a child attending the school or not. 

The Reynolds Middle Community Nights occur on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week has 6 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event. Additionally, volunteers will receive a meal and are welcome to bring their family.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the AMS campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Community Nights are open to any family in the Asheville community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Cougar Community Night occur Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30pm. Each week will have 4 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the Owen Middle School campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

First Community Night of each month is game night! Community Nights are open to any family in the Owen community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Owen Middle Community Night occurs every Thursday from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week will have 4 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the Hall Fletcher Elementary campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Each event will offer something unique and exciting, from hands-on activities to themed celebrations. HFE Community Nights are on Thursday from 5:00-6:30 pm unless otherwise indicated. 

The HFES Community Night occurs on Thursdays from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week will have 4 slots available for a 2 hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Delivery info:

Deliver meals for United Way Community Nights at various Buncombe County schools. Arrive at Central's kitchen at 3:45pm to pick up the meal and drive to a Buncombe County schools. You will receive address and instructions upon pick up. 

**If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas. 

**Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".**

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicle

Deliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving space

Present delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shift

Signed liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shift

Reliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**

Valid Driver's License

Must agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on time

Ability to lift 25-30 lbs

Positive attitude

Location: 

To sign up, simply:

Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Valley Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to provide direct assistance to the families and communities of the Swannanoa River Valley.

Our mission is to restore hope and rebuild lives in North Carolina and surrounding communities by providing vital assistance, fostering community collaboration, and promoting preparedness for future disasters.

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

Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Valley Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to provide direct assistance to the families and communities of the Swannanoa River Valley.

Our mission is to restore hope and rebuild lives in North Carolina and surrounding communities by providing vital assistance, fostering community collaboration, and promoting preparedness for future disasters.

Volunteers with experience in heavy equipment operation are desperately needed to help the residents of the Swannanoa River valley and the people of Western North Carolina recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Volunteers will be using various machinery and equipment to remove storm debris.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assess debris cleanup needs

Cleanup and remove debris using equipment

Assist in general care of equipment during operations

Work with volunteers and staff

Requirements:

Background check

Personal transportation

Orientation

Skills Required: 

Experience and/or training with heavy equipment

Ability to lift heavy objects

Ability to stand/sit for long periods

Positive and compassionate communication skills

Harsh weather conditions

Attire:

Comfortable work wear

Safety glasses

Work gloves

Close toed shoes

Location:

1035 Old US Hwy 70W, Black Mountain, NC 28711

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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

We have many people coming to our building looking for resources and wanting to help with relief efforts and more. We are looking for volunteers to help with evolving daily operations of our offices. 

Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Morning (9:00 - 12:30) and afternoon (12:30 - 4:00) shifts available

Must be 18+

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Orientation and training will be provided by office personnel at the beginning of each volunteer shift

Perform clerical tasks, including filing, phone calls, and moving items around office space

Attire:

Please wear clothing that is between business casual and casual.

There are members of our offices that have allergies and sensitivities to fragrances please mindful of perfumes, lotions, fragrant perfumes.

Keep in mind that you'll be in an office space but also will want comfortable shoes for walking around.

Location:

50 S French Broad Ave, Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801

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Organization Description
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts offers high-quality, accessible arts education and programming to the Swannanoa Valley community. Our MoveAbility program engages and empowers individuals with disabilities through adaptive dance, movement improvisation, and self-expression in a supportive environment.

Opportunity Overview
We are seeking MoveAbility Classroom Assistants to help our lead instructor create a safe, engaging, and inclusive dance experience for participants with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Volunteers may also assist with special off-site performances such as the Black Mountain Christmas Parade and our annual Spring Dance Recital.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Assist lead instructor with classroom management

Support behavior management strategies

Encourage and engage students during activities

Help collect simple data to track student progress

Assist at off-site performances and events

Requirements

Completion of short volunteer orientation and role briefing

Commitment to all scheduled classes and select special events

Personal transportation to site and event locations

Skills Required

Comfort and confidence working with people of varying abilities

Positive, empathetic, and patient demeanor

Ability to stand and move for over 1 hour

Attire

Comfortable clothing suitable for movement

Location
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
225 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Health and Safety

Masks optional; bring your own if desired

Hand sanitizer available on site

Schedule & Commitment

Mondays, 5:30–6:15 PM and 6:15–7:00 PM, September - May

Short check-ins before and after each class: 5:15–5:30 PM & 7:00–7:15 PM

Occasional special events and performances outside of regular class times

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Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

There is no parking at First Presbyterian church. However, you are welcome to park behind Central United Methodist Church on Buncombe Street. *NOTE: we now have parking passes that need to be put on your car dashboard. Please come to the Central UMC first, grab a pass and return it after your shift. 

Access the parking lot via Buncombe St. behind the church (click here to see a dropped pin of the parking lot)

Park at the top of Buncombe St. by the fire escape. 

Ring the bell at the black gate by the Equal Plates Project sign.

There are also a couple of free parking garages nearby that you can park in or you can use the paid street parking. 

Once parked, walk on Church Street towards Patton Avenue and turn down the alley that runs next to the church.  

When you get to the blue dumpsters, turn right and ring the doorbell by the Equal Plates sign.

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Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

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The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency.  We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities.  Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors.  We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.)  Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.  

In the first shift of the day, volunteers will assist in setting up the Free Community Market.  This involves: unloading food; sorting, arranging, and storing food; setting up shopping stations and parking areas; and beginning client intake process. Indoor and outdoor tasks are available. 

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

Montmorenci United Methodist Church
89 Old Candler Town Rd.
Candler, North Carolina 28715

Health and Safety:

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The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency.  We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities.  Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors.  We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.)  Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.  

In the first shift of the day, volunteers will assist in setting up the Free Community Market.  This involves: unloading food; sorting, arranging, and storing food; setting up shopping stations and parking areas; and beginning client intake process. Indoor and outdoor tasks are available. 

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

Montmorenci United Methodist Church
89 Old Candler Town Rd.
Candler, North Carolina 28715

Health and Safety:

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The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency.  We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities.  Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors.  We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.)  Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.  

In the first shift of the day, volunteers will assist in setting up the Free Community Market.  This involves: unloading food; sorting, arranging, and storing food; setting up shopping stations and parking areas; and beginning client intake process. Indoor and outdoor tasks are available. 

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

Montmorenci United Methodist Church
89 Old Candler Town Rd.
Candler, North Carolina 28715

Health and Safety:

To sign up for this volunteer project, simply

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 us at info@handsonasheville.org.

The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency.  We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities.  Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors.  We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.)  Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.  

In the second shift of the day, volunteers will assist clients and other volunteers with the Free Community Market and Clean up. Tasks can include supervising the shopping station, restocking tables, assisting with gatekeeping, assisting with intake, assisting clients with groceries, and assisting with parking lot safety. Everyone assists with cleanup at Market close. Indoor and outdoor tasks are available. 

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

Montmorenci United Methodist Church
89 Old Candler Town Rd.
Candler, North Carolina 28715

Health and Safety:

To sign up for this volunteer project, simply

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@handsonahseville.org

The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency.  We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities.  Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors.  We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.)  Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.  

In the second shift of the day, volunteers will assist clients and other volunteers with the Free Community Market and Clean up. Tasks can include supervising the shopping station, restocking tables, assisting with gatekeeping, assisting with intake, assisting clients with groceries, and assisting with parking lot safety. Everyone assists with cleanup at Market close. Indoor and outdoor tasks are available. 

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

Montmorenci United Methodist Church
89 Old Candler Town Rd.
Candler, North Carolina 28715

Health and Safety:

To sign up for this volunteer project, simply

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@handsonahseville.org

Capture the energy and creativity of Black Mountain Center for the Arts events through photography, video, and digital storytelling. This role helps elevate BMCA’s visibility and build an engaging archive of performances, exhibitions, workshops, and community programs

Key Responsibilities:

   Photograph and/or record event highlights, including gallery exhibitions, performances, workshops, and audience interactions.

Create short-form content—such as videos, reels, or story clips—for BMCA’s website and social media platforms.

Curate and edit visual content: select strong clips/photos, adjust lighting or framing, and add basic captions or text overlays.

Collaborate with BMCA staff to identify key moments and storytelling opportunities. Submit edited assets in a timely manner for promotional use or archival storage.

Qualifications:

Own or have access to photography/video equipment (DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone with good camera, gimbals, mics) and basic editing software (e.g. Lightroom, Premiere, or smartphone apps).

Creative eye and strong visual storytelling skills.

Familiarity with social media formats (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) preferred.

Reliable, organized, and able to deliver edited content in a timely fashion.

Comfortable working alongside event attendees and BMCA staff in public settings.

Expectations & Commitment:

   Available for one or more BMCA events—such as exhibitions, performances, or community activities.

Time commitment varies: from 2–5 hours per event, depending on scope.

Remote content editing and delivery may follow in support of outreach efforts.

Volunteer Perks:

Hands-on experience capturing creative arts events and building a visible portfolio.

Insight into BMCA’s programming and access to classes, gallery exhibitions, and performances. (Work Trade Available)

Opportunity to contribute to BMCA’s mission of community arts access and engagement.

At Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe (R2S), we believe all children are capable, brilliant, and worthy of an education that affirms their full potential. We partner with families, schools, and volunteers to support K–5 students across Asheville and Buncombe County in becoming confident, joyful readers.

Public schools—especially those serving Black and Brown students—are under-resourced and impacted by systems that weren’t built for equity. That’s why we’re looking for community members ready to show up with consistency, humility, and respect for the hard work students are already doing to learn to read.

We’re recruiting volunteer reading tutors to commit to one student for the full school year, meeting with them twice a week during or after school. Our tutors are trained, supported, and deeply connected to a network of people committed to literacy justice and educational equity in our community.

Ready to get involved? Learn more and apply today...

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We are looking for volunteers for our monthly food distributions at AC Reynolds High School. Volunteers will help distribute food to families. Any family can receive food, no qualifying questions asked.

Volunteer arrive at 7:30am to AC Reynolds High School. Food is distributed from 8:30am-10:00am.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Get food ready to be placed in families' cars

Greet and talk to families

Place boxes in trunks of families' cars

Location:

AC Reynolds High School - 1 Rocket Drive, Asheville NC 28803  

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BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as one-to-one mentors to youth aged 7-15. Volunteers must have availability for two-to-four (2-4) hours two (2) times a month. Volunteers must be available on weekends and occasionally on weeknights.

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 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 Little for 2 - 4 hours biweekly for one calendar year. Showing up for your Little is vital.

Foster Aspirations/Mentorship Relationship: Support your Little in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals while fostering your connection and mentorship.

Encourage Academic Growth/Personal Sparks: Help your Little build confidence, skills and personal sparks.

Remain Flexible: Be flexible when outings are occasionally disrupted or need to be rescheduled. 

Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Program Coordinator and your Little's family to ensure a strong mentorship.

Attire

Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting.

Location:

Where you live or work will be heavily considered when matching you with your Little. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building.

Health/Safety:

Once accepted, volunteers will be interviewed, get background and reference checks, and complete a virtual 60-minute safety training.

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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.

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.

Attire

Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting.

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. 

BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as a Group Mentor to co-lead a one-hour per week session with a group of middle school students during the school year. Topics include team building, healthy relationships, communication, and conflict resolution. Session curriculum is provided. BBBSWNC staff conduct a volunteer interview, background checks, reference checks, and a training. 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. BBBSWNC encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. 

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds or Owen Middle School.

Volunteers must commit to volunteering for at least one school semester, but one calendar school year is preferred.

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 mentees for one hour each week during the school year prepared to lead Group with the Group lesson plan provided by BBBSWNC for that week. Showing up for your mentees is vital.

Foster Aspirations: Support your mentees in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals.

Encourage Academic Growth/Sense of Belonging: Help your mentees build confidence and skills while promoting a sense of belonging with their fellow peers, and academic growth.

Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentees 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 mentees and keep all shared information confidential except for possible safety concerns, which must be communicated ASAP to a BBBSWNC staff member.

Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Group Mentoring Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support.

Attire

Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting.

Location:

Your volunteer site will be at a school we partner with including - Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds and Owen Middle School - selected based on what’s most convenient for you or what Group Mentor volunteer positions are available. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building.

Health/Safety:

Once accepted, volunteers will complete an orientation and interview process, background and reference checks, a virtual 60-minute safety training and also additional Group Mentoring training with a BBBSWNC staff member.

To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply

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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.

With thousands of families displaced from their homes by the storm, we have been able to provide both temporary and permanent housing solutions to residents of the Swannanoa River valley. We continue to provide building materials and facilitate infrastructure development efforts throughout Buncombe County. 

Volunteers with experience in skilled trades and general contracting are desperately needed to continue this good work. Most work will happen on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 

Work may include but is not limited to:

1. Demolition

2. Carpentry

3. Electrical

4. Plumbing

5. General Home Repair

If you or someone you know has experience and technical know how please reach out to us at the Valley Hope Foundation.

Come visit us during our open hours to learn more about how to get plugged in at the Asheville Tool Library! Take a tour, learn about volunteer options and ongoing projects.

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 one-to-one mentorship programs at elementary schools across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. 

BBBS is looking for High School volunteers 16 years or older 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) or during aftercare (3:30-5pm).

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.

Requirements:

Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above

Must be 16 years of age or older and attending high school in Buncombe County

Must have personal transportation unless attending a high school with a middle or elementary school within walking distance

Complete BBBS application and interview

Complete a background check

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.

Attire:

Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting

Location:

School site will be determined during the enrollment process based on your preferences and school partnerships 

Health and Safety:

Once accepted, volunteers will attend a 60-minute training with BBBS staff that will review health & safety policies.

To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply

Click the blue "respond" button above to 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.

We are seeking volunteers to help in our mobile kitchen in Swannanoa, where we are cooking free hot meals for those in need in the Asheville area.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Kitchen prep, readying meals for delivery pickup, organizing, cleaning, delivery driving, and more.

Requirements:

Ability to follow direction and maintain positivity in a fast paced environment!

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Comfortable, close-toed shoes; layers as you may be between inside and outside; a hat or head covering for working in the kitchen.

Location:

120 Alexander Place, Swannanoa, NC 28778

Volunteers will show up for their shifts and check in at our mobile kitchen, which is located across from Blunt Pretzels. Our volunteer lead for the day will be present to intake volunteers for their shift and orient them for their tasks.

Health and Safety:

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Meher Archive Collective is dedicated to establishing and maintaining an archive to preserve knowledge and materials associated with Meher Baba’s life and work, and to providing a location for service opportunities for the local community. We are renovating the historic Red Oak School building in Weaverville and are close to having our archive move into a section of that building. With one of our main priorities being archiving, our archiving team is searching for volunteers to aid in our efforts. Archiving involves accessing received items and collections, taking inventory of the items, and caring for the items in a way that aims to preserve and protect them. This is tedious but fulfilling and honorable work, getting to come in contact with Baba-related artifacts and caring for them in a way that allows for them to be shared with the world for generations. This work is flexible, allowing for varying hours throughout the week depending on your schedule.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Location: At archivists house or 53 Red Oak School Rd in Weaverville depending on date

Attire:

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Part of Meher Archive Collective’s mission is to share Meher Baba’s message and teachings with the world. In today’s age, social media is the key to sharing information and connecting with people no matter the location. Meher Archive Collective is seeking social media literate volunteers to join our Social Media Team and aid in our efforts to spread the word about our non-profit and Meher Baba. Using apps like Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, Snapchat, Threads, and YouTube, volunteers will collaborate on posts about Meher Archive Collective news, updates, upcoming events, potential volunteer opportunities, and fundraising campaigns, as well as educational and commemorative posts about Meher Baba. Ideally, the team would meet once a week to discuss upcoming plans and posts, as well as statistics and engagement. One of our main goals with this team will be using social media to reach younger and broader audiences via strategies like following trends and basing ideas off of the various platforms. This role offers a flexible schedule based on your desired hours.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Location: Remote

Attire: Zoom Casual

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Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.

The Youth Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with students K-5 twice a week for 50 minutes, between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The Youth Literacy Program works with two after-school programs that primarily serve youth of color.  The two locations are in Asheville.

Youth Literacy tutors work with children from low-income families who read, write, and/or spell below their grade level. Tutors in this program complete an initial orientation and a 16-20 hours training, which includes some pre-course work and/or homework (short articles to read, short videos to watch). They then receive follow-up support and the option to attend in-service training throughout their tutoring commitment. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year. 

Time Commitment:

Requirements: 

Training:

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply

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.

Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is seeking virtual and in-person tutors to meet with students two hours a week to improve literacy. 

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program teaches oral English, reading, and writing to adults who have immigrated to the U.S. from around the world. ESOL is the largest program at Literacy Together, serving approximately 250 students annually. Our students’ most common goals in learning English are to improve their employment prospects, help their children in school, and pass the U.S. Naturalization exam. Each student works with a trained volunteer tutor, either individually or in a small group of up to ten people. 

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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 completing our Volunteer Experience Form.

Our Adult Literacy Program needs GED volunteer tutors asap!

The highest-demand GED subjects at the moment are Math and Language Arts. Most of the tutor training would be in an online, self-paced platform. The time commitment is six months. Please get in touch with Rebecca Massey: 828-254-3442, Ext. #202

 Although English is their native language, Adult Literacy students are non-readers who struggle with recognizing individual written words and comprehending a sentence or longer passage. They comprise a diverse group in terms of educational background, socio-economic status, personal goals, and learning styles. Many are challenged by learning disabilities such as dyslexia. They come to us because they want to improve their job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a GED program, or just feel better about themselves and their ability to cope in today’s world.

Check out this video to hear from several Adult Literacy Students. 

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Volunteers must undergo one of the training tracks

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply

 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.

Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.

The Adult Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with adult students to improve literacy. 

Although English is their native language, Adult Literacy students are non-readers who struggle with recognizing individual written words and comprehending a sentence or longer passage. They comprise a diverse group in terms of educational background, socio-economic status, personal goals, and learning styles. Many are challenged by learning disabilities such as dyslexia. They come to us because they want to improve their job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a GED program, or just feel better about themselves and their ability to cope in today’s world.

Check out this video to hear from several Adult Literacy Students. 

Time Commitment:

Requirements: 

Training: 

Volunteers must undergo one of the training tracks

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply

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.

Meher Archive Collective is seeking volunteers to join our Transcription Team! Audio transcription involves two roles: Transcriber and Proofreader. Transcribing involves typing out what is being said, as accurately as possible, in the 5-10 minute long MP3 files made from tapes in our collection. Proofreading involves listening to the MP3 files and reviewing the typed transcriptions, identifying and correcting any errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and content. These are detail-oriented positions involving tedious work that requires focus, patience, and a commitment to producing high-quality, error-free transcripts. Volunteers may need to listen to audio several times over to ensure they are getting all the details as accurately as possible. Some tapes have damage or poor audio quality, and thus it's more difficult to get a full transcription. Volunteers are asked to make their best guess, but to mark anywhere they cannot understand what's been said so that others may try to fill in. Our audio files can be talks, singing, prayer, poetry and more.

At the WNC Bridge Foundation thrift store, volunteers do everything from accepting donations, sorting and cleaning, stocking shelves, displaying merchandise, to assisting customers. All to ensure our customers enjoy their shopping experience, and find the treasure they didn’t know they even needed!

Our thrift store could not run without the commitment, hard work, and skills of our volunteers! We’d love to have you join our vibrant community of volunteers. Former teachers, nurses, bankers, current crafters, and even nuclear engineers are what make the thrift store such a fun, friendly, and fascinating place to share your skills!

We’re always on the lookout for dynamic and friendly people who have a desire to give back, no matter what your background. 

By volunteering, you are directly responsible for helping provide funding for all of WNC Bridge Foundation supports. Click RESPOND for more information on volunteer qualifications for this position and how to apply. 

Open Hearts Art Center (OHAC) is a 501c3 nonprofit day program in downtown Asheville that has been operating since 2005. OHAC supports adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Monday through Friday through various art and creative activities. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Transport one of our participants to and/or from the program.  

Pick up participant from their home in Hendersonville and transport them to the downtown studio by 8:45 am.

Pick up participant from the downtown studio by 3pm and transport back to home in Hendersonville.

Requirements:

Must have Drivers License & Registration

Must be able to pass a background check.

Must have own Vehicle. We recommend a mid-size crossover style sized vehicle since this is what her accessibility needs require.

Must be 18+

Rathbun House is a welcoming hospitality house designed for the family members of patients at Mission Hospital and other nearby healthcare facilities. We offer a comforting, home-like environment for families supporting their loved ones through critical medical care. Our mission is to provide a peaceful, supportive place where families can rest and stay close to their loved ones during difficult times.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the help of dedicated volunteers like you! Rathbun House thrives on the kindness and generosity of individuals who are passionate about supporting families in need.

Why Volunteer? Make a direct impact on families during these challenging times. Be part of a supportive and compassionate community. Gain valuable experience and meet wonderful people.

Once you've signed up for this opportunity we will be in contact with details and to schedule volunteers with what days and times work for you.  

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Housekeeping: Help us maintain a clean, comfortable environment.

Front Desk: Be the welcoming face and provide assistance to our guests.

Maintenance: Ensure that our house remains a safe, functional space.

Kitchen Duty: Assist in preparing meals and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

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Work clothes

Professional attire

Haywood Street Congregation has set out to be a community that favors the city’s outskirts, lavishes the dinner table with folded napkins and flower bouquets, and prioritizes an individual’s inherent worth over their status.

We are looking for people to help deep clean on Thursday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm for our Wednesday downtown welcome table meal. By cleaning our dining rooms, kitchen, and food storage areas, we can provide a quality environment for our weekly meals. 

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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.

The Downtown Welcome Table is a restaurant style meal where everyone is welcome to the table to experience a dignifying, abundant meal served on East Fork Pottery with freshly rolled linens and silverware. 

When you come to serve at Haywood Street you are invited to be a Companion rather than a volunteer. You are invited to "be with" before you "do for." As a companion you can serve as a table server, you can work in our kitchen preparing plates, help clean the dishes in the dish-room or simply sit down and enjoy a meal with a neighbor.

Lunch on Wednesdays is served from 10am-12:30pm. Companions are needed from 8am-2:30pm. 

Must be 18+

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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.