Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

Hood Huggers Foundation grew from the creative and community-building work of co-founders DeWayne Barton and Safi Mahaba, best known for the iconic Hood Tours. To carry their vision forward, they expanded under the Hood Huggers umbrella, which now includes both a nonprofit and a social enterprise branch. The Hood Huggers Foundation works to restore the grassroots regenerative well-being of our communities through the arts, the environment, and social enterprise. We bring this mission to life through micro-farming initiatives, workforce development programs, and the building of Blue Note Junction. We're a proud grassroots organization—and we do a lot! Stay tuned for the launch of our new website.

We need volunteer drivers who are willing to transport participants in our workforce development programs to and from job sites or classes.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

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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.

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.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

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

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

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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.

The Valley Hope Foundation is seeking volunteers for aid and food distribution in our Black Mountain Warehouse. Each week we process and distribute food to between 5,000 and 8,000 families impacted by Hurricane Helene - and we need your help! Come help us sort pallets of food and produce, and serve it to the public. Our weekly scheduled volunteer hours are Tuesday from 10:00Am-3:00pm, with ample flexibility! We would love for you to come for all or part of a shift - just let us know your schedule and we can work to accommodate you.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Sorting and organizing supplies & aid 

Loading vehicles with supplies & aid

Delivering supplies

Requirements:

16+

Skills Required: 

Be able to lift 25lbs

Compassion and patience when dealing with filling families requests

Be able to stand for long periods of time

Be able to move, twist, and bend

Communication and teamwork skills

Attire:

Work Gloves

Close toed shoes

Comfortable weather appropriate work clothing

Location:

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

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply

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Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!

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.

Tuesdays - 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:

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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.

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.

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:

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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: 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

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

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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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply

Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization

Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!

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.

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:

To express interest in 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.