Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

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.

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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, and Civics/Social Studies(Currently, we are seeking an AP History Tutor with availability on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday afternoon). 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.

Location:

OpenDoors Asheville is located at 290 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806. We have tutoring spaces in all three office spaces, including the ground level that is accessible from the parking lot in the back of the building. Tutoring often takes place in public settings such as a local library or coffee shop. In many cases, tutoring takes place at the school during the school day. There are options to make it mutually convenient for the tutor and student alike.

Health and Safety:

Hands Enriching Lives Positively (H.E.L.P.) programs provides free, culturally responsive afterschool tutoring and academic mentoring in math and English for under-resourced Buncombe County students in grades 4–12 to strengthen proficiency and support on-time graduation.

Through small-group tutoring, one-on-one homework assistance, literacy intervention, and enrichment, students strengthen foundational skills, improve classroom performance, and build the confidence and engagement necessary to remain on track for on-time graduation.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

·         Teachers (retired) / Tutor assign reading activities for students to complete

·         Teachers (retired) / Tutor monitor monitor student progress and understanding

·         Teachers (retired) / Tutor use results to support and improve learning

Requirements:

·         Background check 

·         Completion of application

·         Completion of orientation and training

·         Interview

Skills Required: 

·         Strong reading and communication skills

·         Patience and ability to work with students

·         Reliable and able to follow instructions

·         Positive and compassionate

·         Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills

·         Having basic computer skills

·         Teaching background (preferably English Teachers)

Attire:

·         Business casual

·         Comfortable, close-toed shoes

·         Long pants with no visible holes or tears 

Location: St. Paul Baptist Church / Hands Enriching Lives Positively,

                 170 Fayetteville St., Asheville, NC 28806

Health and Safety:

·         Hand sanitizer/gel is available on site

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H.E.L.P.’s afterschool program expands free, high-quality afterschool academic support for students in grades 4–12 who are performing below grade level in math and English, with a focus on populations in Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools that experience the largest graduation gaps. Through small-group tutoring, one-on-one homework assistance, literacy intervention, and enrichment, students strengthen foundational skills, improve classroom performance, and build the confidence and engagement necessary to remain on track for on-time graduation.

H.E.L.P.’s afterschool program expands free, high-quality afterschool academic support for students in grades 4–12 who are performing below grade level in math and English, with a focus on populations in Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools that experience the largest graduation gaps. Through small-group tutoring, one-on-one homework assistance, literacy intervention, and enrichment, students strengthen foundational skills, improve classroom performance, and build the confidence and engagement necessary to remain on track for on-time graduation.

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.

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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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.

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

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

The Cougar Community Night occurs typically from 5:00-6:30pm. Each week will have 2-4 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.

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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:

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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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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Requirements:

Skills Required: 

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Location:

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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:

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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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: