Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

Homeward Bound is a non profit organization with the mission to end homelessness in Buncombe County. At our AHOPE Day Center, we meet individuals basic needs, build relationships and community, and help clients on their journey to permanent housing. 

The annual Point In Time (PIT) count is an event required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development each year that aims to gather vital data related to the state of homelessness our community. Volunteers will help staff to engage clients accessing services and help them to complete services related to the data needed for the PIT Count. 


Volunteer Responsibilities:
Engage with clients; asking if they are willing to participate in surveys

Help clients to fill out surveys (unless they prefer to do so alone)

Ensure all surveys are turned into staff for tallying 

Requirements:

Volunteers will sign a waiver at the beginning of their shift
Personal transportation to sites

Skills Required:

Positive and compassionate communication skills
Ability to remain standing for long periods
Example: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Attire:

Casual
Comfortable, close-toed shoes
No offensive images or language

Location:

AHOPE Day Center

19 N Ann Street

Asheville NC 28801


Health and Safety:

Masks are optional, masks and gloves available upon request
Hand sanitizer/handwashing available on site

Volunteers must be comfortable interacting with clients who may be intoxicated - substance use is not permitted on site. 


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

Next steps: Please fill out an application at our website, homewarddboundwnc.org or contact the Assistant Director of Homeless Services at volunteer@homewardboundwnc.org or 828-772-2849. 

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.

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

Bountiful Cities is a Food Access organization. We focus on Urban Agriculture and Education to support all people to have access to fresh food.

Volunteers will help support the growing of produce for our FEAST public school program and our share markets at our Pearson Food Hub. Join a lively group of folks to connect with our long term food security work. Please request and sign a volunteer waiver before attending. Please reach out to cathy@bountifulcities.org or micah@bountifulcities.org to request a waiver.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

planting

mulching

weeding

harvesting

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

No skills required! Everyone is welcome to come and learn.

Attire:

Clothing you don't mind getting dirty

Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions

Work gloves

Location:

Our Pearson Garden Food Hub is located at:

408 Pearson Dr.

Asheville NC 28801

Health and Safety:

This is an outdoor activity, and there are often sharp tools involved. Volunteers are required to take appropriate precautions.

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.

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.

Wednesdays - Cooking Club - learn basic kitchen skills, explore new recipes, and discover global
cuisines while cooking simple, healthy, and tasty meals together. Students will also learn about kitchen
safety, teamwork, and how food connects us to culture and community.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

To learn more about this volunteer opportunity, simply

Appalachian Community Relief is neighbors supporting neighbors through a no cost grocery store providing food, water and supplies for WNC.

We are looking for volunteers to help with sorting and stocking the store for shopping and to help support shoppers with shopping, parking, and loading supplies.

Must be 18+ year old to volunteer on your own.  Minors welcome if accompanied by an adult. 

We have water and snacks for volunteers, but please bring your own lunch. We do have a fridge & freezer for volunteer use. 

Please note due to the fluid nature of our work & fluctuations in deliveries and shopper volume some shifts may end earlier than scheduled depending on operational needs at the time.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Requirements:

Attire:

Location: Warehouse at 104 East Side Dr, Unit 308, Black Mountain, NC.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

Click the blue "respond" button to sign up!

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.

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.

Thursdays - Art and Craft Club - explore 2D and 3D art through painting, drawing, sculpture and other mediums, and engage in hands-on crafts like collage, fiber arts, and more. Projects based on student interests, encourages creativity and self-expression.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

To learn more about this volunteer opportunity, simply

One of the largest humanitarian organizations is going through a grants management software upgrade.  Anyone who has ever been through a software upgrade knows how much data entry, proofreading and detail oriented work there is to make sure that the new system contains the best information.  We need support to keep the awarded grants working smoothly in Western NC.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Enter/proof/delete data in the systems as directed by the Senior Grants Manager

Support the grants team with other administrative work created by the software change

Help the conversion stay on schedule by volunteering 5-10 hours a week

Requirements:

Virtual opportunity - must have a computer

Experience with any software conversion in the past

Passion for accurate database management

*IMPORTANT NOTICE* 

Originally scheduled for Monday, January 26th, this event has been postponed to the following Monday, February 2nd, due to impending inclement weather. 

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to support a critical disaster recovery project for a local homeowner. Volunteers will assist with a full house clean-out for a disaster repair client. This work is an essential first step in the repair process and will allow Habitat’s team to safely assess and restore the home.

Volunteers will help remove clutter and household items from the home, including clothing and general belongings. The work is hands-on and physically demanding, involving lifting, carrying, and extended time on your feet.

Volunteer Responsibilities and Requirements:

Attire:

Location:

Health and Safety:

To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply:

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

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 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:

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:

Bountiful Cities is a Food Access organization. We focus on Urban Agriculture and Education to support all people to have access to fresh food.

Volunteers will help support food access by helping to maintain this Urban Food Forest. Please request and sign a volunteer waiver before attending. Email cathy@bountifulcities.org for waiver.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

planting

mulching

weeding

harvesting

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

No skills required! Everyone is welcome to come and learn.

Attire:

Clothing you don't mind getting dirty

Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions

Work gloves

Location:

Our Pearson Garden Food Hub is located at:

30 George Washington Carver Ave.

Asheville NC 28801

Health and Safety:

This is an outdoor activity, and there are often sharp tools involved. Volunteers are required to take appropriate precautions.

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.

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 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:

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

United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is excited to be the premier charity partner for iDaph Events Asheville Marathon & Half on Saturday, March 21st.

United Way is recruiting volunteers to cover three shifts on Race Day, each lasting three to four hours. Volunteers are managed by iDaph Events. Shift times range from 6am-12pm on Saturday, March 21st.

All race day volunteers have the opportunity to DOUBLE their impact! As the premier charity partner of Asheville Marathon & Half, for each volunteer we recruit who fulfills their shift, UWABC will receive $25 per volunteer hour from iDaph Events!

These dollars go directly to the Live United Fund to support the incredible work in UWABC's two impact areas: youth opportunity and community resiliency.  Your volunteer hours will support our community schools, U4Y partners, and the long-term recovery efforts of communities bouncing back from Helene.  

If interested, please respond to the shift that suits your schedule. Once you respond, a member of the iDaph Events team will contact you with further details about the event for volunteers, including specific responsibilities during your shift. 

Some of the Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:

Assist with parking

Assist with registration

Be a course marshal

Clean up after race

Requirements:

Volunteers must be 18 years or older

Please give first name, last name, email and phone number

Be comfortable communicating via text message with iDaph staff on day of Race.

Have transportation to marshal spots on the course or race hub

Sign a volunteer waiver

Be comfortable working alone without supervision and in high-energy situations

Be prepared to work in any and all types of weather conditions

Be able to stand, lift, walk, and move for their volunteer posts

Event Location:

Volunteer check in location will be provided by iDaph Events in the volunteer details

Attire:

Appropriate comfortable clothing for race day.

Dress according to the weather

Health and Safety:

Volunteers will provided safety vests during active race hours

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

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

iDaph Events will be providing volunteer details about volunteer details and shift responsibilities

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.

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:

What you will do:

Each Tuesday afternoon, we prepare client-specific "special orders" for our Food Pantry clients.  We package hygiene items, diapers, and pet food.   

Additional details include:

Your impact:

Food stamps don't cover hygiene items and pet food; by sharing these items we alleviate some financial burden.  Receiving these items also support the mental and physical well-being of our clients.  

Pets are an important part of people's lives.  By providing pet food we help ensure people don't have to choose choice between feeding themselves and feeding their pet.

Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.

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 email us at info@handsonasheville.org.

Please do not show up unless you have personally spoken with a Volunteer Coordinator, training is required.

You are invited to help out at our Crisis Ministry by organizing our food pantry and creating food boxes for those who need them.

Shifts are generally Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM or 12:30PM-4:30PM but we will gladly work with your schedule.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Sort and stock donations (food, hygiene items, clothing, household goods).

Check expiration dates and ensure food safety standards are met.

Assemble food boxes for distribution.

Restock shelves and organize pantry areas to keep them tidy and accessible.

Monitor inventory and report low-stock items to staff or the coordinator.

Attire:

Every Day Casual

Location:

ABCCM Hominy Valley Crisis Ministry | 1914 Smokey Park Hwy; Candler, NC  28715

Please do not show up unless you have personally spoken with a Volunteer Coordinator, training is required.

You are invited to help out at our Crisis Ministry by organizing our food pantry and creating food boxes for those who need them.

Shifts are generally Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM or 12:30PM-4:30PM but we will gladly work with your schedule.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Sort and stock donations (food, hygiene items, clothing, household goods).

Check expiration dates and ensure food safety standards are met.

Assemble food boxes for distribution.

Restock shelves and organize pantry areas to keep them tidy and accessible.

Monitor inventory and report low-stock items to staff or the coordinator.

Attire:

Every Day Casual

Location:

ABCCM North Samaritan Crisis Ministry | 403 Weaverville Rd; Asheville, NC  28804

Please do not show up unless you have personally spoken with a Volunteer Coordinator, training is required.

You are invited to help out at our Crisis Ministry by organizing our clothing room and helping individuals "shop" for the things that they need.

Shifts are generally Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM or 12:30PM-4:30PM but we will gladly work with your schedule.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Sort and stock donations (hygiene items, clothing, household goods).

Restock shelves and organize clothing room to keep it tidy and accessible.

Monitor inventory and report low-stock items to staff or the coordinator.

Attire:

Every Day Casual

Location:

ABCCM Hominy Valley Crisis Ministry | 1914 Smokey Park Hwy; Candler, NC  28715

Please do not show up unless you have personally spoken with a Volunteer Coordinator, training is required.

You are invited to help out at our Crisis Ministry by organizing our clothing room and helping individuals "shop" for the things that they need.

Shifts are generally Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM or 12:30PM-4:30PM but we will gladly work with your schedule.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Sort and stock donations (hygiene items, clothing, household goods).

Restock shelves and organize clothing room to keep it tidy and accessible.

Monitor inventory and report low-stock items to staff or the coordinator.

Attire:

Every Day Casual

Location:

ABCCM North Crisis Ministry | 403 Weaverville Hwy; Asheville, NC  28804

What you will do:

Each Wednesday, we distribute food and toiletries through our Drive-Thru Food Pantry.

Additional details:

Your impact:

Receiving food and toiletries helps alleviate some financial burden as well as hunger.  Families are able to reprioritize limited funds to meet other needs.

Pets are an important part of people's lives.  By providing pet food we help ensure people don't have to choose choice between feeding themselves and feeding their pet.

Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

Interested in this opportunity?

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.

What you will do:

Greet clients, answer phones, book food appointments, provide general information on resources in the area.  Sometimes, additional office tasks are included (i.e. filing)

Additional details:

Your impact:

Greeting someone with kindness and dignity has an impact.  Additionally, whether you interact with people on the phone or in person you will be helping provide information about local resources.

By booking food pantry appointments or providing clients with emergency diapers or pet food, you are also playing a role in helping alleviate financial challenges and hunger.

Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

Interested in this opportunity?

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.

At OpenDoors Asheville, our mission is to strengthen community by eliminating opportunity and achievement gaps for students through education.

We provide a range of services including but not limited to tutoring, educational testing, school matching, STEAM enrichment activities, scholarships and college application support and financial assistance. Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through graduate school, we connect students on our roster with the resources they need to thrive in school, graduate, and move into meaningful careers.

OpenDoors AVL is excited to partner with community members who have the desire to serve as tutoring providers and have the skill and presence to support students in K-12. Students request tutors to support them with homework and/or projects in English Language Arts, Math, Science (currently seeking a Biology tutor!) and Civics/Social Studies. Many students benefit from a tutor who can support with organizational skills, as well.

We seek tutors to work with students in-person during the school day or after school. Ideally, a tutor will commit to 1-3 sessions each week. Session length is typically 45 minutes to 1 hour.

For more information, please visit our website or contact the Education Team at OpenDoors AVL.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Confirm tutoring sessions with student prior to each session

Attend sessions on a weekly basis to provide consistent and impactful support to students

Come prepared with materials. OpenDoors has Math Kits and literacy resources to support teaching and learning

Report on student progress using a Google form

Seek guidance from the education team, as needed

Requirements:

Complete a volunteer application form

Complete a background check 

Complete a confidentiality agreement

Participate in virtual or in-person meetings with the education team and other tutors

Provide personal transportation to OpenDoors AVL office or assigned school

Complete a brief Google form following each tutoring session

Skills Required: 

Growth mindset

Asset based language

Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills

Equity and inclusion approach

Attire:  

Casual comfortable clothing that is appropriate in a school environment.

Volunteer Role: Backstage Assistant
Black Mountain Center for the Arts – “Stars in Motion” Annual Dance Recital
Date: May 17, 2026
Location: Owen High School, 220 Ox Creek Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778

About the Role:
Black Mountain Center for the Arts seeks reliable, organized, and patient volunteers to support dancers and ensure smooth backstage operations during our annual dance recital. This combined role involves assisting with backstage coordination, dressing room supervision, and dancer lineup/staging to help create a professional, safe, and positive experience for all performers.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Manage the flow of dancers entering and exiting the stage wings, ensuring performers are in the correct order

Supervise assigned dressing rooms by age group, and maintain organization

Gather dancers from dressing rooms and line them up for their performances, providing calm, encouraging support, especially to younger or nervous dancers

Conduct final costume and appearance checks before performers go onstage

Escort dancers to and from stage wings as needed

Communicate closely with the stage manager and other backstage staff via walkie-talkie

Maintain a quiet, organized backstage and dressing room environment

Handle last-minute issues, quick prop placements, and any emergencies calmly and efficiently

Requirements:

Arrive a few minutes before the scheduled start time to check in and get oriented

Complete the volunteer information form and waiver

Reliable attendance commitment

Skills & Attributes:

Comfortable working in warm or confined spaces

Calm, patient, and nurturing demeanor, especially when working with children

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to multitask and manage multiple dancers simultaneously

Clear communication and teamwork skills

Ability to stand and move for 3-4 hours in dimly lit, potentially crowded backstage areas

Attire:

All black clothing preferred (black shirt and pants) for backstage areas

Comfortable, quiet, close-toed shoes

Minimal jewelry that won’t interfere with costumes or make noise

Clothing appropriate for physical movement and working with children

Health and Safety:

Masks are optional; please bring your own if desired

Hand sanitizer available on site

Emergency exits and procedures will be reviewed during pre-show briefing

First aid kit available; report any injuries immediately

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Volunteer Role: Front of House
Black Mountain Center for the Arts – “Stars in Motion” Annual Dance Recital
Date: May 17, 2026
Location: Owen High School, 99 State Rd 2468, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA

About the Role:
Black Mountain Center for the Arts seeks warm, friendly, and attentive volunteers to serve as Front of House Ambassadors for our annual dance recital. This combined role includes welcoming guests, assisting with seating, distributing programs, and ensuring a safe, accessible, and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Create a welcoming, festive atmosphere for all patrons

Greet guests warmly as they arrive and check tickets

Provide directions to restrooms, seating, and other venue areas

Distribute programs and recital information at entrances

Assist guests with accessibility needs

Monitor the lobby and auditorium during the performance for latecomers and prohibited activities

Help with crowd control during intermission

Address any audience emergencies or concerns promptly and communicate with house management as needed

Requirements:

A few minutes before the scheduled start time, to be checked in and oriented

Complete the volunteer information form/waiver

Reliable attendance commitment

Skills & Attributes:

Outgoing, friendly, and helpful demeanor

Excellent verbal communication and clear direction-giving skills

Comfortable interacting with diverse groups of people

Ability to stand and walk for 3-4 hours, including climbing auditorium stairs multiple time

Attire:

Business casual or neat casual clothing

Comfortable, close-toed shoes suitable for standing, walking, and stairs

Dark colors preferred to minimize distraction

Health and Safety:

Masks are optional; please bring your own if desired

Hand sanitizer available on site

Familiarize yourself with the venue layout, emergency exits, and procedures during orientation and briefing

Report any safety concerns immediately to house manager

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Volunteer Role: Photography & Videography Coordinator
Black Mountain Center for the Arts – “Stars in Motion” Annual Dance Recital
Dates: Dress Rehearsal and Recital – May 17th, 2026
Location: Owen High School, 99 State Rd 2468, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA

About the Role:
Black Mountain Center for the Arts is seeking a creative and reliable volunteer to capture photos and videos during both the dress rehearsal and the “Stars in Motion” recital. Your work will help showcase our talented dancers, support marketing efforts, and provide cherished memories for families.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Photograph and record video footage of performances and candid moments during dress rehearsal and recital

Capture group shots and individual highlights as opportunities arise

Coordinate with the recital staff to understand key moments and important scenes to document

Ensure high-quality images and videos suitable for marketing materials and family distribution

Maintain professionalism and respect privacy guidelines when photographing minors

Requirements:

Availability for dress rehearsal and recital dates: May 17th 1:30 - 5:30 PM

Completion of the volunteer information form

Reliable attendance commitment

Skills & Attributes:

Experience with photography and/or videography preferred, but not required

Ability to operate cameras and basic video equipment confidently

Detail-oriented with an eye for capturing meaningful moments

Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and families

Comfortable working discreetly around performers and the audience

Attire:

All black or dark clothing is preferred to minimize distraction backstage and during performances

Comfortable shoes suitable for standing and moving

Health and Safety:

Masks optional; bring your own if desired

Hand sanitizer available on site

Adhere to all privacy and safety protocols for photographing minors and backstage areas

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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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Bountiful Cities is a Food Access organization. We focus on Urban Agriculture and Education to support all people to have access to fresh food.

This is an ongoing opportunity to assist our FEAST Educators with cooking and garden classes led at our partner elementary schools, located in Asheville and Madison County. A specific schedule and location will be determined during a follow-up conversation with the Director of FEAST Programs. Classes are held during the school day (8-2:30 pm) and after school (3-5 pm) throughout the school year, M-F. Minimum commitment is 1.5 hours every other week though longer/more frequent opportunities are also available.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assist FEAST Educator with setting up and cleaning up lessons, including but not limited to preparing ingredients, preparing garden bed for planting projects, watering plants, putting away food, and washing dishes

Assist with or lead a garden or cooking related activity during FEAST Class 

Support students ages 4-12 with cooking and gardening related activities

Requirements:

Sign a volunteer waiver

Pass a background check

Skills required: 

Experience leading activities with groups of children

Experience and knowledge of basic cooking or gardening concepts

Comfortable working with young children in a school and garden setting

Ability to stoop, bend, twist, and carry materials up to 30 lbs

Ability to use discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information

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.

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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.

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.

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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Established by statute in 1983, the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program has been serving abused and neglected children for more than 30 years. When a petition alleging abuse or neglect of a juvenile is filed in district court, the judge appoints a volunteer Guardian ad Litem advocate and an attorney advocate to provide team representation to the child—and this team has full party status in trial and appellate proceedings. All Guardian ad Litem advocates are trained, supervised, and supported by program staff in each county of the state. The collaborative model of GAL attorney advocates, volunteers, and staff ensures that all North Carolina children who are alleged by the Division of Social Services to have been abused or neglected receive GAL legal advocacy services.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

The main qualification for becoming a GAL is to have a sincere concern for the well-being of children. There are no education or experience requirements. There are a few things we do request prior to volunteers beginning with us:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

Health and Safety:

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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.

National Emergency Child Care Network provides free child care services to families in western North Carolina who are experiencing hardship. Many of these families have experienced Hurricane Helene and still need care in the long-term recovery of the disaster. 

You will be deployed to help families with trauma-informed child care. Many families contact us when they are in desperate need of relief and respite.  Once a family fills out a web form for help, an alert goes out to all volunteers within the local 60-mile radius. Most deployments are 5-10 miles from where you live. We have helped 60 families and 100 children  with emergency child care from North Carolina to Los Angeles, CA. Most deployments will be at the home of the family in need -- and ALL volunteers have absolutely loved the families.  

When a family calls, we deploy volunteers. When a partner calls, we deploy volunteers. We are a local NC organization helping families in North Carolina. 

Shifts can be up to 4-8 hours per day. Multiple days. It's up to you!

Requirements:

All volunteers are required to attend a 2-hour virtual training on Psychological First Aid

Must be 18 years or older. We will ask you to sign two documents:

Background check approval

Volunteer Agreement

Attire: Professional attire includes a logo t-shirt and name badges. We buy t-shirts and ship them to you.

Location:

We do not know yet where the location will be.  We have 400 volunteers already registered, of whom, 150 have gone through the full training. :-) We deploy 2-4 volunteers every week to help 1-2 families with child care. And, those families are GRATEFUL! 

Health and Safety:

Volunteers are deployed in two's or more

Bring your own snacks and drinks

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An employee from National Emergency Child Care Network will contact all interested volunteers and give them the next steps.

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2026 Request for Proposals - Robert Ellis Simon Foundation.docx - Google Docs

2026 Request for Proposals - Robert Ellis Simon Foundation.docx - Google Docs

Brief Overview

National Emergency Child Care Network (NECCN), a 501c3 nonprofit, is launching a PTSD Mental Health Home Visit Program. The program will send a licensed Mental Health Worker to the home of families impacted by a major disaster, in order to provide (immediate psychological support, assist in identifying and managing trauma-related symptoms, and connect families with ongoing community resources) at no cost to the family

How it will Work

This is an incredible opportunity for a volunteer to give back to their community after a major disaster, using their expertise and skillset. Our PTSD Mental Health Home Visit Program is 100% volunteer based.  The volunteer will first work with the parents to identify any PTSD concerns, and then listen to the parents if they are concerned about the health and well-being of the children. The Mental Health Workers will visit the family up to 3 times. Each visit will be 60-90 minutes long

The total amount of volunteer time per family will only be roughly 6 hours.

The goal of the site visits are as follows:
1. Assessment and Support:

Mental Health Workers will assess the mental health needs of parents and children impacted by disasters. They will help survivors recognize signs of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenge.

2. Treatment Interventions:

Mental Health Workers will utilize various evidence-based treatments for PTSD, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy.

3. Collaboration, Coordination and Long-Term Recovery:

Mental Health Workers will help survivors develop coping strategies, rebuild their lives, and reconnect with their communities. They will also provide referrals to counseling, support groups, and other psychosocial interventions to help individuals cope with their trauma and regain a sense of normalcy.

Home-based services are more cost-effective with added benefits to families who have transportation, insurance and financial barriers, which is the case for many families displaced, who lost their vehicles or for families facing other financial hardships due to disasters. In addition, following a disaster, receiving care at home can restore a sense of stability and control. It also avoids the stress of navigating new or institutional settings when families are already vulnerable and suffering from the crisis.

One of the most innovative designs to this program is that it will provide support to the whole family together, meaning, a mental health worker comes out to assess the parents, then can assess the children so everyone feels comfortable and supported by the same person. For example, Hurricane Helene has had significant impact on mental health for many families, with PTSD being a prominent concern. The National Institutes of Health reports that nearly one-third of disaster-affected people experience PTSD. According to this site  approximately 30-40% of direct victims of disasters encounter PTSD, with women being more likely to develop PTSD after a disaster compared to men. 

Requirements 

Next Steps

Apply to the Program here: https://emergencychildcare.org/volunteer-now/

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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.

Volunteer Teacher Assistant – Advanced Manufacturing Center

Department Description:
The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is the Economic and Workforce Development Department's central hub of activity, offering continuing education classes for students who are seeking short-term training. Companies and their employees also come to AMC for customized training to strengthen the skills of the workforce.

Volunteer Opportunity:
The AMC volunteer position will support the AMC faculty and staff. The department will provide volunteer training to prepare them to assist the students, staff, and faculty. The Volunteer Teacher Assistant will support instructors in machining, electrical, automation, and robotics classes. This role helps create an organized, safe, and engaging lab environment by applying 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) and demonstrating strong attention to detail. Volunteers will assist instructors with class preparation, student support, and lab maintenance.

Volunteer Responsibilities:
• Assist instructors in setting up classrooms and labs for machining, electrical, automation, or robotics activities.
• Provide guidance and support to students during hands-on learning exercises.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and safe labs by applying 5S practices.
• Monitor tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure readiness for instructional use.
• Reinforce safety practices and proper equipment handling.
• Assist with demonstrations, practice exercises, and project work as directed.
• Support instructors with administrative tasks such as attendance or organizing materials.

Requirements:
• An application, background check and orientation/brief training are required before starting this position.
• Must be able to commute to A-B Tech in Asheville NC. This position is in-person.
• Must have a social security number, be over the age of 18. This position is not eligible for community service.

Skills Required:
• Communication - verbal and written
• Technology - use of computers, email, MS Office
• Able to support instructors with equipment specific to classes
• Teamwork
• Interest in machining, electrical systems, automation, or robotics.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions carefully.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with instructors and students.
• Prior technical or shop experience is helpful but not required.

Specific Competencies:
1. Be able to focus on the tasks at hand and complete all projects as directed
2. Personal phone use for breaks and emergencies
3. Able to follow supervisor's instructions

Times:
• Able to work a shift (2 hours of more) between 9:00 – 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.
• Times will vary in the Summer, and visits will not occur when the college is closed for school holidays, breaks and between semesters.
Attire:
• Comfortable and appropriate attire is required to include Close-toe shoes and long pants
• Room temperatures are variable – please dress accordingly.

Location:
Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC)/Maples Building – A-B Tech, 41 Fernihurst Dr., (off Victoria Rd) Asheville NC 28801

All volunteers are required to maintain a professional relationship with students, staff, and peers, modeling professional interaction and adhering to academic integrity and privacy guidelines. Volunteers are to model behavior that respects the rights of all people and protects others from abuse by assisting in the creation
of an environment free from fear, harassment, gender and racism discrimination or exploitation.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

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Volunteer Position Description – Front Desk Greeter - Advanced Manufacturing Center

Department Description:
The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is the Economic and Workforce Development Department's central hub of activity offering continuing education classes for students who are seeking short-term training. Companies and their employees also come to AMC for customized training to strengthen the skills of the workforce.

Volunteer Opportunity:
The AMC volunteer position will support the AMC faculty and staff. The department will provide volunteer training to prepare them to assist the students, staff, and faculty.

Volunteer Responsibilities:
• Staff the Front Desk
• Assist training participants/students as needed in classes with instructor supervision to complete specific class projects (i.e., during layup, work with GE molds, precision measurement tools, and using ply cutter).
• Assist office staff with administrative tasks: filing, labeling, scanning, copying, reviewing marketing materials, answering phones, staffing the front desk, cleaning/dusting, etc.
• Assist with inspection of building, classrooms, labs, shops, exterior areas, and other spaces to ensure industry standards for safety and cleanliness are met.
• Performs tasks to meet 5S cleaning method that helps the workplace get and stay organized.

Requirements:
• An application, background check and orientation/brief training are required before starting this position.
• Must be able to commute to A-B Tech in Asheville NC. This position is in-person.
• Must have a social security number, be over the age of 18. This position is not eligible for community service.

Skills Required:
• Communication - verbal and written
• Technology - use of computers, email, MS Office
• Able to support instructors with equipment specific to classes
• Teamwork

Specific Competencies:
1. Be able to focus on the tasks at hand and complete all projects as directed
2. Personal phone use for breaks and emergencies
3. Able to follow supervisor instructions

Times:
• Able to work a shift (2 hours of more) between 9:00 – 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.
• Times will vary in the Summer and visits will not occur when the college is closed for school holidays, breaks and between semesters.

Attire:
• Comfortable and appropriate attire is required.
• Room temperatures are variable – please dress accordingly.

Location:
Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC)/Maples Building – A-B Tech, 41 Fernihurst Dr., (off Victoria Rd) Asheville NC 28801

All volunteers are required to maintain a professional relationship with students, staff, and peers, modeling professional interaction and adhere to academic integrity, and privacy guidelines. Volunteers are to model behavior that respects the rights of all people and protects others from abuse by assisting in the creation
of an environment free from fear, harassment, gender and racism discrimination or exploitation.

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

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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 American Red Cross Long Term Recovery provides financial assistance, partner support and community assistance services in hurricane affected areas including Henderson County. As an overview, a volunteer partner works with the Community Recovery Manager to broaden the reach and increase the Red Cross presence in a community.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Represent the Red Cross at Henderson County community events, meetings, and outreach activities alone or with others

Assist in building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders

Promote awareness of Red Cross services and volunteer opportunities

Gather feedback from the community to inform Red Cross programs and services

Requirements:

Located in Henderson County

Committed to at least 10 volunteer hours per month

Skills Required: 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Public speaking and event coordination experience preferred

Ability to work independently and as a team

Interest in on-line training

One of the largest humanitarian organizations is seeking Spanish Speaking Individuals to assist with community mobilization and recovery efforts in Avery County.  Trained provided.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Personal transportation to Avery County

Speaks Spanish as a primary or secondary language

Available 10-20 hours a month

Skills Required: 

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently with access to people to answer questions

Location:

Avery County

Meher Archive Collective works to preserve and share artifacts and items related to Meher Baba, and share his mission and message with the public. We are currently renovating an old school building to use as our headquarters, and have recently moved in to the second floor. We are seeking able-bodied volunteers to help our team clean our building. This is a flexible role, allowing for varying hours during the week from 10am-3pm. Cleaning help will be needed starting 6/16. If interested, please click the "respond" button and fill out a volunteer application. To get more information about our organization and building, visit our website https://www.meherarchive.org/ and watch the YouTube video on our Hands On Asheville page. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Sweeping

Cleaning windows

Dusting

Vacuuming

Cleaning Bathrooms

Requirements:

Must fill out volunteer form prior to doing volunteer work, which will be sent to you once you hit the "respond" button and follow the next steps.

Skills Required: 

Must be able to stand or kneel for varying periods of time

Attire:

Closed-toe shoes

Comfortable, yet appropriate, clothes

Location:

Meher Archive Collective Building is located at
53 Red Oak School Road, Weaverville NC, 28787

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.

Meher Archive Collective works to collect, preserve, and share items belonging to and related to Meher Baba. We are also working towards providing an event/meeting space for the local community, and becoming a global resource for information regarding Meher Baba and other spiritual topics. 

Meher Archive Collective works to collect, preserve, and share items belonging to and related to Meher Baba. We are also working towards providing an event/meeting space for the local community, and becoming a global resource for information regarding Meher Baba and other spiritual topics. 

We’re looking for volunteers to assist with event planning, organizing, and on-site support.

Bountiful Cities is a Food Access organization. We focus on Urban Agriculture and Education to support all people to have access to fresh food.

This opportunity is designed for a group of 5-10 people who would like to have a volunteer experience together. We will work to create a unique experience for corporate groups, groups of friends, school groups or others. Volunteers will help support the growing of produce for our FEAST public school program and our share markets at our Pearson Food Hub or another garden we manage.  Please request and sign volunteer waivers before attending.    

Please consider a donation to Bountiful Cities to help cover the cost of staff time and planning to create this opportunity for your group. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

planting

mulching

weeding

harvesting

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

No skills required! Everyone is welcome to come and learn.

Attire:

Clothing you don't mind getting dirty

Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions

Work gloves

Location:

Our Pearson Garden Food Hub is located at:

408 Pearson Dr.

Asheville NC 28801

We may determine another location depending on the volunteer group

Health and Safety:

This is an outdoor activity, and there are often sharp tools involved. Volunteers are required to take appropriate precautions and sign a volunteer waiver.

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.

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.

Attire:

Work clothes

Professional attire

Location: 121 Sherwood Rd. Asheville NC 28791 The house is located uphill and there is also a gravel road that leads into it.

Health and Safety:

Bathrooms available

Bring your own snacks and drinks

Homeward Bound is a non profit organization with the mission to end homelessness in Buncombe County, NC. Our AHOPE Day Center program focuses on individuals actively experiencing literal homelessness. We attempt to meet their basic needs, build relationships and community, and help them on their journey to permanent housing. 

Volunteers are essential in the daily functioning of AHOPE services. Volunteers help about between 8am and 1pm, Monday-Friday in the kitchen, mailroom, front desk, or hospitality desk (basement). Volunteers are welcome to come for shorter shifts like 8am to 11am o 11am to 1pm. Needs in these different stations vary day by day and volunteers will be assigned to the station(s) that have need on the day they arrive. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Making/serving coffee and serving prepared food; washing dishes/cleaning up kitchen

Checking mail for clients including packages and voicemails

Assisting case managers at the front desk by locking up bikes, charging and labeling phones, logging in kind donations and more. 

Handing out toiletries and other bathroom necessities, helping with laundry 

Requirements:

New volunteers must fill out an application at homewardboundwnc.org/volunteer

Volunteers must undergo brief onboarding and a background check if they would like to volunteer more than 2 times due to insurance requirements

Skills Required:

Excellent communication skills

Comfortability interacting with individuals who may be in crisis and/or intoxicated

Ability to remain standing for long periods

Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Attire:

Casual attire
Comfortable, close-toed shoes

No offense images or language will be tolerated 


Location:

AHOPE Day Center

19 N Ann Street

Asheville NC 28801


Health and Safety:

Volunteers will often be exposed to many people in one day; masks and gloves available upon request 

Volunteers will likely be exposed to individuals that are intoxicated - substance use is not permitted on site



To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply
Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization.

Next steps: Please fill out an application at homewardboundwnc.org/volunteer. Please contact the Assistant Director of Homeless Services at volunteer@homewardboundwnc.org or 828-772-2849 if you have questions. 

Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!

AHOPE Day Center is not open on weekends or on federal holidays. 

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 Council on Aging of Buncombe County strives to create a community where everyone has the opportunity to age successfully. Our Mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and well-being of adults through service, education, and advocacy.

Our Homebound Food program supplies a bag of shelf stable food to seniors once a month. Volunteers will be assigned a route of no more that 10 seniors that they will deliver food to.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Pickup bags of shelf-stable food from COABC offices once a month and deliver these bags to seniors in need.

Volunteers are able to select what date and time, within our business hours, works best for pickup monthly. 

Requirements:

Requires weekday availability. (Must be able to pick up bags while our offices are open, M-F 9am-4pm)

Background Check (including Motor Vehicle Report)

Reference Checks

Training at offices

Must provide your own transportation (reimbursement provided)

Skills Required: 

Volunteers should be kind and compassionate.

Volunteers should be able to lift bags (never more than 25 lbs)

Attire:

Volunteers are able to wear whatever attire they feel most comfortable in!

Location:

Our offices are located at 46 Sheffield Circle, Asheville, NC 28803. We are in the lower part of the Chapel on Deerfield Retirement Community's Campus. 

Park in the Chapel parking lot but follow the signs and sidewalk that lead you down the stairs or ramp to the right of the chapel for our main entrance.

*Please do not enter the chapel as we have a separate entrance.

To sign up for this opportunity, please email info@coabc.org or complete this application https://forms.gle/okjhtAGt4Uf4CDSCA *Do not show up before being contacted, volunteers need to first be assigned a route before they are able to begin delivering.

The Council on Aging of Buncombe County strives to create a community where everyone has the opportunity to age successfully. Our Mission is to promote the independence, dignity, and well-being of adults through service, education, and advocacy.

Our Call-A-Ride program allows seniors to call in rides within Buncombe County for anything from doctor's appointments, to trips to get their hair done, and anything in between! (The overwhelming majority of rides are requests to and from doctors appointments.)

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Volunteers are able to wear whatever attire they feel most comfortable in!

Location:

Our offices are located at 46 Sheffield Circle, Asheville, NC 28803. We are in the lower part of the Chapel on Deerfield Retirement Community's Campus. 

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 email info@coabc.org or complete this application https://forms.gle/okjhtAGt4Uf4CDSCA *Do not show up before being contacted, volunteers need to first be assigned a route before they are able to begin delivering.

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.