Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

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

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

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Owen Middle School

730 Old US Hwy 70

Swannanoa, NC 28778

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. 

BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as a Group Mentor to co-lead a one-hour per week session with a group of middle school students during the school year. Topics include team building, healthy relationships, communication, and conflict resolution. Session curriculum is provided. BBBSWNC staff conduct a volunteer interview, background checks, reference checks, and a training. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm). 

Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBSWNC encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. 

Volunteer Responsibilities

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

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

Volunteer Requirements

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18 years of age or older

Personal transportation

Complete BBBS application and interview

Complete a background check

Experience working with youth encouraged

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

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

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

Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentees returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events.

Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentees and keep all shared information confidential except for possible safety concerns, which must be communicated ASAP to a BBBSWNC staff member.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.