Needs From: Togetherhood

Since Hurricane Helene, Baptists on Mission has been serving Western North Carolina by rebuilding and repairing homes. Every volunteer who swings a hammer or clears debris begins their day with a meal prepared by this kitchen.

When you serve here, you are not “helping in a kitchen.”
You are fueling the rebuilding of our community.

If the meals stop, the work slows. Your role directly impacts how many homes get restored.

This is a learning shift designed to onboard consistent volunteers into the rhythm of the kitchen. You will:

Shadow the Kitchen Manager and experienced volunteers

Assist in preparing breakfast

Help assemble sandwiches for volunteer lunches

Set out and serve meals

Support kitchen cleanup and reset

You will not be left alone to figure it out. This is structured learning with hands-on responsibility.

We are looking for dependable YMCA members with basic cooking confidence — not professional chefs, but individuals comfortable preparing food without constant supervision.

This is best suited for someone who:

Wants to commit consistently

Takes ownership

Understands that small details (timing, prep, cleanliness) matter

Spots are limited to build a reliable team.

If you want to directly strengthen the people rebuilding Swannanoa — this is where you start.

** PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO CONFIRM YOUR SPACE WITH VALLEY HOPE FOUNDATION: CONFIRM MY SPOT**

The Valley Hope Foundation is coordinating a repair project to restore key structural areas of a local home in Old Fort, and volunteers are needed to help bring the project back to life.

This project will focus on removing and replacing damaged sub-flooring and finish flooring, as well as repairing a cracked sidewalk that is currently allowing water to collect near the home’s foundation. Addressing these issues will help protect the home and improve safety for the family living there.

Volunteers will assist with:

Removing damaged sub-floor and finish flooring

Installing new sub-floor and flooring sections

Assisting with repair and replacement of a cracked front sidewalk

Supporting site preparation and cleanup

Working alongside the project team to ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently

This opportunity is best suited for volunteers comfortable with hands-on construction or repair work.

Repairs like these can take weeks without enough helping hands. When volunteers show up ready to serve, projects move faster and families regain stability sooner.

By volunteering your time and skills, you will help ensure this home is safer, stronger, and better protected for the future.

This is a powerful opportunity to use your abilities to make a tangible and lasting difference for a family in Western North Carolina.

** PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO CONFIRM YOUR SPACE WITH VALLEY HOPE FOUNDATION: CONFIRM MY SPOT**

If you have carpentry experience or enjoy hands-on projects, this is an opportunity to put those skills to work in a meaningful way.

Sign up today and be part of the team helping restore a home and strengthen our community.

Since Hurricane Helene, Baptists on Mission has been serving Western North Carolina by rebuilding and repairing homes. Every volunteer who swings a hammer or clears debris begins their day with a meal prepared by this kitchen.

When you serve here, you are not “helping in a kitchen.”
You are fueling the rebuilding of our community.

If the meals stop, the work slows. Your role directly impacts how many homes get restored.

This is a learning shift designed to onboard consistent volunteers into the rhythm of the kitchen. You will:

Shadow the Kitchen Manager and experienced volunteers

Assist in preparing breakfast

Help assemble sandwiches for volunteer lunches

Set out and serve meals

Support kitchen cleanup and reset

You will not be left alone to figure it out. This is structured learning with hands-on responsibility.

We are looking for dependable YMCA members with basic cooking confidence — not professional chefs, but individuals comfortable preparing food without constant supervision.

This is best suited for someone who:

Wants to commit consistently

Takes ownership

Understands that small details (timing, prep, cleanliness) matter

Spots are limited to build a reliable team.

If you want to directly strengthen the people rebuilding Swannanoa — this is where you start.

Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, weave, or work with textiles?
The YMCA Afterschool Program at W.D. Williams Elementary is seeking volunteers to lead weekly fiber arts activities for elementary-aged children.

Volunteers will work with small groups of students at the same time each week, guiding them through simple, hands-on fiber arts projects that build creativity, focus, and confidence.

This opportunity is a great fit for:

Active adults looking for meaningful, consistent volunteer engagement

Fiber artists, crafters, and makers

Anyone with fiber arts skills who enjoys working with children

What You’ll Do

Teach basic fiber arts techniques (no formal teaching experience required)

Support children as they work through projects

Encourage creativity, patience, and problem-solving

Serve as a positive, dependable presence for students

Time Commitment

Once per week, same day and time

60–90 minutes per session

Consistency is important for building relationships and program success

Why This Matters
Fiber arts help children:

Strengthen fine motor skills

Improve focus and self-regulation

Experience pride in creating something by hand

Your skills—and your consistency—make a real difference.

Please submit your Fiber Art craft and scheduling availability and a Togetherhood member will follow up with next steps. 

Are you passionate about swimming, youth sports, or mentoring young athletes? The Piranha Swim Team Volunteer Program is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting a positive and competitive swim environment.

Volunteers assist the coaching staff with day-to-day team activities and help create a supportive, encouraging atmosphere for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in coaching, leadership, or youth athletics — and a great way to complete community service hours while making a real impact.

These activities will take place at one of our three locations: Asheville YMCA, Reuter YMCA, and Buncombe County Aquatic Center.

Assist coaches during swim practices

Help organize drills and warm-ups

Encourage and support swimmers during training

Assist with equipment set-up and lane organization

Provide general support during practices or team events

Hands-on exposure to the fundamentals of swim coaching

Leadership and communication skill development

Experience working with youth athletes in a team environment

Community service hours

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who:

Enjoy working with youth and supporting team environments

Have an interest in swimming, coaching, or athletics

Want to build leadership skills while giving back to the community

By volunteering with the Piranha Swim Team, you’ll help create a safe, motivating environment for young swimmers while gaining valuable experience yourself.

Express interest below to learn more and get involved.

Join the Corpening YMCA for a neighborhood clean-up in East Marion, part of an ongoing series of community beautification efforts. This project is led in partnership with West Marion Community Forum, NC Cooperative Extension, and Keep McDowell Beautiful. 

This event focuses on creating safer, cleaner streets while strengthening connections between YMCA members and the surrounding community. This project continues the YMCA’s commitment to showing up consistently — not just once — to care for the communities we serve.

Volunteers will work in small groups to pick up litter and debris along designated streets near the meeting location.

Clean-up areas include:

Morehead Avenue

Miller Avenue

All volunteers will receive clear direction on boundaries and safety expectations at check-in.

All clean-up supplies will be provided on site, including:

Gloves

Trash bags

Trash grabbers

Safety vests

Volunteers should not bring their own equipment.

YMCA members and community volunteers

Families are welcome

Youth must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise directed by site staff

Closed-toe shoes

Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing

Water bottle (recommended)

Volunteers should arrive a few minutes early to check in at 635 Baldwin Ave for role assignments, safety guidance, and supplies.

This clean-up is part of a continuum of service projects aimed at building pride, care, and momentum in East Marion. Every project builds on the last — and every volunteer helps move the work forward.

Use this link to confirm your registration with Pisgah Area SORBA: Finalize Registration

*YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THIS HAS BEEN COMPLETED*

Join Pisgah Area SORBA for a Trail Work Day!  

Come lend a hand as we work together to maintain and improve the trails we all love. No experience is necessary, our Trail Crew Leaders will provide all tools, guidance, and instruction.  

We’ll meet at the Rice Pinnacle Trailhead and head out together to tackle projects on the trail.   After the workday, stick around to hang out and enjoy food and beverages generously provided by our workday sponsor, the Walnut Cove Members Association.   

We hope to see you out there!   

Required: 

Note: Hardhats, gloves and safety glasses can be provided if needed.   All tools will be provided

PAS Trail Crew Leader (TCL): Jared Hartman

Completed in June 2023, the Southside Community Stormwater Project was a collaborative effort to address water quality issues and the needs of a marginalized community.

RiverLink partnered with residents of the Southside Community, Wildlands Engineering, and the Asheville Housing Authority to construct green stormwater infrastructure features that capture and filter runoff before it reaches Nasty Branch and the French Broad River and provide community amenities at Erskine Apartments.

In order to maintain the site and all of its features, we will be hosting monthly public volunteer events on the Third Saturday of every month from 10am-12pm.

We will meet at Herb Watts Park -  64 Erskine St, Asheville, NC 28801 at 10am.
There is on-street parking available along Livingston St. and Erskine St.

RiverLink will provide all necessary tools and equipment.

Closed-toed shoes are required and pants are recommended. We also recommend everyone bring a water bottle and gardening gloves if you have them, but we will also provide gloves if needed.

Please contact volunteer@riverlink.org if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note that all volunteer events are weather dependent. We will communicate with those who have signed up if weather becomes an issue. I understand that participation in any RiverLink volunteer project may include situations and/or work with equipment that could pose a potential physical risk to those involved.

I understand that RiverLink staff will go over any potential hazards and best mitigation methods with volunteers before beginning any project. By completing the registration below I hereby release, discharge, hold harmless, and forever acquit RiverLink or any other local sponsors/partners, and their representatives/employees from any liability that may arise from my participation in the volunteer project.

Further, I assume all liability of any participants under that age of 18 for whom I am the parent/legal guardian/chaperone of. I agree to be respectful and inclusive of fellow volunteers and RiverLink staff. I consent to be included in photos or videos of this event for the purpose of social media use or marketing materials.

I understand that this waiver has no expiration date.

!PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO FINALIZE REGISTRATION FOR YOUR DATE OF SERVICE: Register for Service!!


Join volunteers from the YMCA as we partner with the Valley Hope Foundation to distribute fresh food and produce to families across the region. Every week, thousands of families across Western North Carolina rely on community food distribution to put healthy meals on the table. Volunteers play a critical role in making that happen.

Join the Valley Hope Foundation and help distribute fresh food and produce to neighbors throughout the region. This is a hands-on opportunity to serve alongside others and make an immediate, meaningful impact for families who need it most.

From organizing food supplies to helping distribute fresh produce, volunteers will be part of a coordinated effort that helps ensure food reaches the people who depend on it each week.

Food Distribution Support Volunteer

Volunteers will assist with preparing and distributing food to community members. Responsibilities may include:

Organizing and staging food items for distribution

Assisting with produce sorting and packing

Helping guide families through the distribution process

Supporting the team to ensure the event runs smoothly

Offering a welcoming and encouraging presence for families attending

No special experience is required—just a willingness to help and a positive attitude.

Food distributions like this are only possible when volunteers show up ready to serve. In just a few hours, you will help ensure that thousands of families across Western North Carolina receive fresh food and essential support.

This is more than a volunteer shift—it’s a chance to stand alongside your community and help meet a real and immediate need.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to serve and support families in our region, this is a powerful opportunity to make a difference.

Register today and be part of the team helping bring food and hope to our neighbors.

!PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO FINALIZE REGISTRATION FOR YOUR DATE OF SERVICE: Register for Service!!

Come help out at our Sand Hill Nursery, where we house potted native trees to be distributed/planted in our community!

Tasks vary and often include

Please come dressed in work clothes with closed-toed shoes. Bring water and sun protection. All other gear and supplies are provided.

This is located inside of the Bumcombe County Sports Park. Drive past the dog park and take the first left into the parking lot.

Support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease by assisting during our PWR! Moves exercise class. This volunteer role ensures the class environment is safe, organized, and welcoming while participants focus on movement and recovery.

PWR! Moves is a research-informed Parkinson’s wellness program designed to improve neuroplasticity and slow symptom progression. The class emphasizes large, intentional movements that target four key skills often impacted by Parkinson’s:

Antigravity extension

Weight shifting

Axial mobility

Transitional movements

Volunteers do not provide medical instruction. Instead, they serve as operational and environmental support to enhance participant experience.

Assist with room set-up and breakdown

Move and arrange equipment (chairs, mats, light fitness equipment)

Provide light in-class support (retrieving items, adjusting room setup as needed)

Offer encouragement and a welcoming presence

Ability to lift/move equipment (light to moderate weight)

Ability to stand and move throughout the class

Patient, encouraging, and reliable

Interested in health, aging, or neuro wellness

Comfortable supporting adults living with chronic conditions

Your presence helps create a safe and empowering environment where participants can maintain mobility, independence, and confidence.

Help introduce young children to the fun and fundamentals of soccer while building confidence, teamwork, and a love for physical activity.

Asheville PEAK Academy is seeking two volunteer coaches to support a youth soccer program for children in grades 5th–7th (10-13). Volunteers will help teach basic soccer skills during weekly practices and provide guidance and encouragement during games. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping young players learn the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and staying active.

Coaches do not need to be professional athletes—just individuals who enjoy working with kids and are excited to create a fun, supportive environment where children can learn and grow.

Youth Soccer Coach
Volunteers will help guide a small group of children through basic soccer drills, skill-building exercises, and gameplay.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching foundational soccer skills such as passing, dribbling, and teamwork

Leading or assisting with organized practice activities

Encouraging positive sportsmanship and participation

Coaching and supporting players during scheduled games

Helping create a fun, safe, and encouraging environment for young athletes

Tuesdays and Thursdays
March 17 – April 30
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Mondays and Wednesdays
Games will take place throughout the same season timeframe.

Walton Park
Asheville, North Carolina

This opportunity allows volunteers to play an important role in helping young children develop confidence, build friendships, and experience the joy of team sports. By sharing your time and encouragement, you will help create a positive introduction to athletics for local youth.

Your involvement can make a lasting difference in helping children feel supported, active, and excited to learn.

Karen Cragnolin Park (KCP) was purchased as a long-standing auto-crushing junkyard in 2006.

For almost two decades, RiverLink has invested in the property by removing concrete, healing the polluted soil, managing invasive plants, and creating a new park–one that showcases its context in mother nature and cultural history, tells its story of remediation, and honors RiverLink’s founder, Karen Cragnolin. Designed with flood resilience in mind, KCP performed beautifully during Hurricane Helene despite being under 20+ feet of water.

We continue to invest in the park’s resilience by

If you are interested in making an impact in the community and on the French Broad River, please join us for our recurring KCP volunteer events on the first Wednesday of every month, from 10am-12pm. Meet at KCP at 10am.

RiverLink will provide all necessary tools and equipment.

Closed-toed shoes are required and pants are recommended. We also recommend everyone bring a water bottle and gardening gloves if you have them, but gloves will be provided if needed.

Please contact volunteer@riverlink.org if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note that all volunteer events are weather dependent. We will communicate with those who have signed up if weather becomes an issue. I understand that participation in any RiverLink volunteer project may include situations and/or work with equipment that could pose a potential physical risk to those involved.

I understand that RiverLink staff will go over any potential hazards and best mitigation methods with volunteers before beginning any project. By completing the registration below I hereby release, discharge, hold harmless, and forever acquit RiverLink or any other local sponsors/partners, and their representatives/employees from any liability that may arise from my participation in the volunteer project.

Further, I assume all liability of any participants under that age of 18 for whom I am the parent/legal guardian/chaperone of. I agree to be respectful and inclusive of fellow volunteers and RiverLink staff. I consent to be included in photos or videos of this event for the purpose of social media use or marketing materials.

I understand that this waiver has no expiration date.

Come to Pick Up Litter then stick around and get Hoppy with us at one of our local Breweries.

This volunteer event is a Bi-Weekly opportunity. With your help, Asheville GreenWorks is systematically removing thousands of pounds of litter and keeping it out of our waterways. Together we help create healthier communities and cleaner water for everyone from the Newts to Our neighbors. Thank you for helping us move forward towards a climate resilient future for all!

**Project locations and recommended post cleanup hangout locations will change. Please see reminder emails to verify address before traveling to the site.**

During these projects volunteers will be removing litter from Buncombe County creeks and roadways.

We will be focusing on waterways and areas impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. The work will be dirty, challenging, and rewarding! We will spend 2 hours removing litter and piling it into a trailer for removal. Then, those who want to stick around will make their way to the designated establishment for a celebratory beverage.

**Please note that Asheville GreenWorks (AGW) does not purchase or provide alcoholic beverages for volunteers at our events. The post cleanup gatherings are merely a suggestion and are not facilitated or managed by AGW.**

Asheville GreenWorks will provide the following:

Recommended Clothing:

We will meet at French Broad River Brewing to cleanup a section of Sweeten Creek. A big thank you to FBRB for letting us use their parking lot to stage our cleanup. French Broad River Brewing is the suggested post cleanup hangout site - lets show them some gratitude and support their business.

Please park on the side closest to the train tracks. Please do not to park in the lot of the Thrift store/estate sale store or directly in front of the other neighbors, Eda Rhyne. Please do not block in any of the brewers cars that are in the lot.

The taproom and building itself will not be available for bathroom usage, drinks, food, etc until 4 pm. They do not allow outside food or beverages into the taproom.

**CONFIRM YOUR SPOT TO SERVE BY CLICKING THIS LINK: COMPLETE REGISTRATION!**

The Valley Hope Foundation is preparing for its Second Annual “Hopping for Hope” Easter Event, a large community celebration that brings families together for games, prizes, music, and thousands of Easter eggs filled with surprises.

Before the fun begins, volunteers are needed to help transform the event space and prepare for an incredible day that will bring smiles and laughter to children throughout the region.

This is a great opportunity for volunteers from the YMCA community to come together and help create a welcoming and exciting environment for local families.

Event Setup Volunteers

Volunteers will assist with preparing the event space for the celebration. Tasks may include:

Setting up activity areas and games

Organizing Easter eggs and event supplies

Preparing tables and welcome areas

Decorating event spaces

Assisting the event team with general setup needs

No special skills are required—just a willingness to help and bring positive energy to the team.

Events like Hopping for Hope are about more than Easter eggs—they’re about creating moments of joy for families and children in our community.

Your time and effort will help make this celebration possible and ensure that families across Western North Carolina experience a day filled with laughter, connection, and hope.

Even a few hours of your time can help create a memorable experience for hundreds of children.

**CONFIRM YOUR SPOT TO SERVE BY CLICKING THIS LINK: COMPLETE REGISTRATION!**

If you enjoy helping behind the scenes and want to be part of something meaningful for local families, this is a perfect opportunity to serve.

Sign up today and help bring the Hopping for Hope celebration to life.

**PLEASE CONTINUE HERE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION: COMPLETE REGISTRATION!**

Step into the heart of the action at the Hopping for Hope Easter event! Volunteers on this crew ensure children and families enjoy a safe, fun, and engaging experience. Responsibilities include:

Leading and supporting games and activities for children

Assisting families through activity stations and event flow

Helping distribute Easter treats and prizes

Providing hands-on support wherever the day’s energy takes you

Your presence and energy create smiles, laughter, and lifelong memories for the children attending. Every interaction makes a lasting difference.

Be on the front lines of a joyful, community-centered event

Interact with children, families, and other passionate volunteers

Experience the satisfaction of seeing your impact in real time

**PLEASE CONTINUE HERE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION: COMPLETE REGISTRATION!**

** PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION: COMPLETE REGISTRATION!**

Volunteer Role Overview:
Be the first to bring the magic to Valley Hope Foundation’s: Hopping for Hope event! Our morning setup crew is essential to ensuring everything is perfect for children and families attending this joyful Easter celebration.

Setting up activity stations, games, and Easter-themed decorations

Organizing supplies and prepping giveaway tables

Arranging seating, signage, and event flow logistics

Work alongside a fun, energetic team of community volunteers

Be part of a high-impact event with visible results

Start the day with excitement and purpose, knowing your work makes a real difference

Your efforts directly contribute to creating a memorable experience for children, families, and the local community. Without your help, this event wouldn’t have the polished, welcoming feel it’s known for

**PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION: COMPLETE REGISTRATION!** 

The day’s celebrations are over—but the event isn’t complete without a dedicated pack-up team! Volunteers will help:

Break down activity stations and event equipment

Organize and store supplies for future events

Clean up the venue and ensure everything is left in great condition

Your work ensures Valley Hope Foundation is ready for future events and that the venue remains safe and organized. This final step is critical to the success and sustainability of the event program.

Participate in a behind-the-scenes team effort that ensures long-term impact

Leave with a sense of accomplishment and pride in supporting your community

Work with other volunteers who share your passion for giving back
Be the Hero Behind the Scenes – Sign Up to Help!

**PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION: COMPLETE REGISTRATION!** 

Support an important youth wellness initiative by providing meals for teens participating in Teen Mental Health First Aid training at the Reuter YMCA. These trainings equip young people with skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health challenges — and having a shared meal creates a welcoming, supportive environment for learning and connection.

Volunteers help make this experience possible by ensuring participants and facilitators are nourished and cared for during each session.

Provide and deliver dinner for up to 20 teens and 3 facilitators

Bring meals to the Reuter YMCA during the training window

Include any necessary serving items (plates, napkins, utensils, serving tools, etc.)

Coordinate timing with YMCA staff to ensure smooth delivery

This is a drop-off and support role — volunteers are not required to stay for the full training unless they wish to assist further.

Dinner will be served during the training window (4:00–7:00 PM)

Meals can be homemade, catered, or prepared by a group

Nutritious, teen-friendly options are encouraged

YMCA staff will provide guidance on any dietary considerations

Individuals, families, or small groups

Businesses, faith groups, or community teams welcome

Perfect opportunity for groups looking to serve together with clear impact

By providing a meal, volunteers help remove distractions, build community, and support teens as they engage in critical conversations about mental health. Your contribution directly supports youth learning, confidence, and wellbeing.

Volunteers will serve the community by assisting with the Rotary Club of Marion’s Community Paper Shred Event. This event helps residents protect their identity by safely disposing of sensitive documents through secure on-site shredding.

The event will take place at the Wells Fargo parking lot (145 North Main Street, Marion) on Saturday, April 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Volunteers will help:

·         Manage the flow of traffic entering and exiting the event

·         Greet and assist community members with unloading documents

·         Help ensure the event runs smoothly and safely for participants

Volunteer Shifts Available:

·         9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

·         10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

·         12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to support the community while helping residents reduce clutter and protect themselves from identity theft.

Our Azalea Road property sits alongside the Swannanoa River and was completely transformed by Hurricane Helene. A majority of the trees, shrubs, and understory plants were scoured and washed away.

To protect the ecosystem diversity and begin the path to recovery for this site, we have planted native trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers.

This volunteer event will build on that work by removing the non-native, invasive species that have begun to compete with our young plantings. We will work to remove them to return this site to a resilient, mature, native ecosystem that will protect the Swannanoa River.

Meeting Location:  Intersection of Azalea Road E. and Gash Farm Rd. Asheville, NC 28805.

RiverLink will provide all necessary tools and equipment. Closed-toed shoes are required and long pants are recommended.

We also recommend everyone bring a water bottle and gardening gloves if you have them, but gloves will be provided if needed. We recommend wearing clothes that can get a little dirty, but we will NOT be getting in the rivers.

Please contact volunteer@riverlink.org if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note that all volunteer events are weather dependent. We will communicate with those who have signed up if weather becomes an issue. I understand that participation in any RiverLink volunteer project may include situations and/or work with equipment that could pose a potential physical risk to those involved.

I understand that RiverLink staff will go over any potential hazards and best mitigation methods with volunteers before beginning any project. By completing the registration below I hereby release, discharge, hold harmless, and forever acquit RiverLink or any other local sponsors/partners, and their representatives/employees from any liability that may arise from my participation in the volunteer project.

Further, I assume all liability of any participants under that age of 18 for whom I am the parent/legal guardian/chaperone of. I agree to be respectful and inclusive of fellow volunteers and RiverLink staff. I consent to be included in photos or videos of this event for the purpose of social media use or marketing materials.

I understand that this waiver has no expiration date.

Be part of the action at a local adult baseball tournament by volunteering as a scoreboard operator at Bob Lewis Park in Candler. Dinger Baseball Events is hosting a multi-day tournament, and they’re looking for volunteers to help keep games running smoothly while enjoying a great day at the ballpark.

This is a simple, low-pressure role—no experience required. You’ll receive clear instructions on site, and once the game starts, you’ll have a front-row seat to the action. It’s a great way to spend a few hours outdoors, support a community event, and enjoy the atmosphere of live baseball.

The tournament runs April 15 through May 1, and volunteers can sign up for one game or multiple games based on their availability. Each game is 7 innings and lasts approximately 2–2.5 hours, making this an easy commitment that fits into a busy schedule.

Volunteers will help operate the scoreboard during games and stay attentive to scoring and game flow. Three volunteers are needed per game.

The role is primarily seated, and volunteers are encouraged to bring a chair or umbrella for comfort. As a bonus, volunteers who serve two games back-to-back will receive a free meal and drink from the concession stand—a perfect way to refuel while enjoying the day.

Get your hands dirty for good reasons! Join members of our YMCA community and Leaders Club teens as we restore the Youth Services garden — a space where kids grow, play, and connect. Whether you’re passionate about gardening, family service, or just ready to make an impact, this project is a great chance to serve with others while improving a space that benefits the whole community.

We’ll be working on:

Spreading mulch and prepping beds for new plants

Pulling weeds and clearing overgrowth

Planting flowers and new garden elements

General landscaping and cleanup

This is perfect for families, groups, friends, and individuals ready to make a tangible difference in just 2 hours.

Why volunteer?

Support a space used daily by children and teens

Serve alongside inspiring teen leaders from the Leaders Club

Build community while doing meaningful work

Learn and grow through service

Who can serve?

YMCA members and their families

Teens and adults (VIA Togetherhood sign-up)

No gardening experience necessary

Special invitation:
If you have a teen interested in leadership development, service, and community impact, this project is a great way to learn about the Leaders Club — a year-long program where teens build leadership skills, serve regularly, and connect with peers and mentors in a positive, growth-oriented space.

Let’s make this garden bloom — together!

Montmorenci UMC’s Free Community Meal provides a warm dinner and fellowship for neighbors each month. This event happens every third Thursday of the month.
Volunteers play a key role in making it happen.

We’re looking for helping hands in the meal preparation process—chopping, cooking, and assembling dishes in the church kitchen before guests arrive.

No professional experience is required—just a willingness to serve and work as part of a team. By volunteering, you’ll help ensure every guest enjoys a fresh, home-cooked meal and a night of hospitality.

Montmorenci UMC’s Free Community Meal provides a warm dinner and fellowship for neighbors each month.  This event happens every third Thursday of the month. 

Volunteers play a key role in making it happen and are needed to help serve meals to guests.
As a serving volunteer, you’ll plate and distribute food, offer drinks, and help ensure every guest feels welcomed and cared for.

No prior experience needed—just a warm heart and a willingness to serve. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with community members, share kindness with a smile, and make the evening run smoothly.

Join Asheville GreenWorks and OnHaywood for a cleanup of the Haywood Road corridor in West Asheville. Breakfast and post cleanup rewards will be provided to volunteers.

Breakfast and Rewards Sponsors include:

Is this a family-friendly event?

Yes, although please consider that Haywood Road is a busy street and it is important that you and your children stay alert and safe throughout the clean up.

Asheville GreenWorks will supply

What is a Haywood Road Clean Up Day?

A quarterly cleanup where volunteers work to pick up trash and recycling along the Haywood Road corridor.

How do you participate?

1-RSVP by registering for this project here on POINT

2-Meet at designated supporting local business. (This location will be different each quarter so please double check the address for each individual event.) Breakfast will be ready at 10:00am.

3-Grab some yummy breakfast - provided by local businesses, receive instructions and gear, and head out as a group to pick up of trash along Haywood Road and side streets.

4-Return gear to starting location.

Please dress for the weather in clothing that you feel comfortable walking in. Bring water and any personal items that you need.

Consider bringing: Sunscreen, Snacks, Sunglasses, and a Hat or Buff.

New Belgium Brewing is Hosting this OnHaywood CleanUp.

Please park in their main parking lot in front of the liquid center.

Use this link to confirm your registration with Pisgah Area SORBA: Finalize Registration!

*YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THIS HAS BEEN COMPLETED* 

Join Pisgah Area SORBA for a Trail Work Day!  

Come lend a hand as we work together to maintain and improve the trails we all love. No experience is necessary, our Trail Crew Leaders will provide all tools, guidance, and instruction.  

We’ll meet at the Trace Ridge Trailhead and head out together to tackle projects on the trail.  

After the workday, stick around to hang out and enjoy food and beverages generously provided by our workday sponsor.   We hope to see you out there!

Required: 

Note: Hardhats, gloves and safety glasses can be provided if needed.   All tools will be provided

PAS Trail Crew Leader (TCL): Jared Hartman

This Earth Day, we’re not just celebrating — we’re showing up.

Join us as we roll up our sleeves and take pride in the space that surrounds the Ferguson Family YMCA. The Westridge Shopping Center is more than a location — it’s where families gather, kids grow, and community happens every single day. Let’s make sure it looks the part.

Clear litter and debris

Refresh common areas

Create a cleaner, more welcoming space for everyone who visits

All supplies will be provided in partnership with Asheville Greenworks (Vests, Gloves, Trash Grabbers, Trash bags, SHARPS containers).

Small actions create visible change.
Visible change builds community pride.
Community pride strengthens neighborhoods.

In just a few hours, we can transform our shared space and send a clear message: We care about where we live, work, and serve.

Bring your energy. Bring a friend. Bring your family.
Let’s make Earth Day count — together.

In order to sign up to volunteer with Homeward Bound, please fill out an application here

Help us provide shelter during dangerous weather this winter! For the first time ever, Homeward Bound (at our AHOPE Day Center location) is participating in the county wide Code Purple/Winter Weather shelter system.

Designated Code Purple Coordinators call Code Purple 48 hours in advance, indicating that we will be opening the shelter at AHOPE.
AHOPE is one of many locations in this system, and AHOPE is focusing on supporting individuals with pets and couples that would otherwise be split up in order to access shelter. 

Volunteers are needed from 5pm to 9pm on Code Purple Nights. Volunteers assist with:

The Code Purple shelter system will be in effect from November 1st 2025 to April 30th 2026. 

**There can be no volunteers under the age of 18 years old for Code Purple volunteering.**

The Assistant Director of Homeless Services will then reach out to you to coordinate appropriate opportunities and walk you through onboarding if necessary.
New volunteers must undergo onboarding and a background check if the volunteer more than 2 times due requirements of our insurance. 

You can contact the Assistant Director of Homeless Services at volunteer@homewardboundwnc.org or 828-772-2849

This summer, hundreds of campers will arrive at Camp Watia ready for confidence, friendships, and life-changing memories. Before they do — we need you.
This is your chance to help prepare Camp Watia for an unforgettable summer as we celebrate 10 years of life-changing camp experiences!

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on service, teamwork, and stewardship as we get camp ready to welcome hundreds of campers. Your effort will directly shape the environment where kids build confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories.

Volunteers will jump into meaningful, visible projects including:

Every task contributes to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for families.

Camp doesn’t just “open” for summer — it’s built by the community.
Your service ensures campers arrive to a space that feels cared for, prepared, and ready for transformation.

When you volunteer, you’re not just cleaning up grounds — you’re investing in confidence, character, and connection for the youth we serve.

All ages are welcome!
Minors must be accompanied by a guardian while on property.

Volunteer to divert waste from our landfills by collecting and sorting items from the community to be recycled.

Volunteers can register to support a specific station or be a runner and help to unload any and all items from vehicles as they come through the event. Expect a fast-paced, fun event serving the community. We regularly see 600+ vehicles at our events.

Volunteers, staff, and partners help each other collect and sort items, while being safe and efficient. This drive-through style event takes place outside, rain or shine!

Shift Opportunities 
Please review the following shift times and opportunities to select the shift time that works with your scheduling and interest. Enter what shift you are interested in serving in your registration Notes!

(First Shift - 9:00am - 12:00pm (3 hours))

1st Shift Runner — 9 AM – 12 PM (EST)
1st Shift Books — 9 AM – 12 PM (EST)
1st Shift Traffic — 9 AM – 12 PM (EST)
1st Shift Data Collection — 9 AM – 12 PM (EST)
1st Shift Cardboard — 9 AM – 12 PM (EST)
1st Shift Group Leader — 9 AM – 12 PM (EST)
1st Shift Styrofoam — 9 AM – 12 PM (EST)
1st Shift Teracycle — 9 AM – 12 PM (EST)

(Second Shift 11:30am - 2:30pm (3 hours))

2nd Shift Runner — 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (EST)
2nd Shift Books — 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (EST)
2nd Shift Traffic — 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (EST)
2nd Shift Data Collection — 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (EST)
2nd Shift Cardboard — 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (EST)
2nd Shift Group Leader — 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (EST)
2nd Shift Styrofoam — 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (EST)
2nd Shift Teracycle — 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (EST)**

Asheville GreenWorks will provide:

Training

Please join our virtual info session on Thursday May 7th at 6:00pm via Zoom.

This is required for first-time H2R volunteers and will be recorded for those who cannot attend live (link below).

Asheville GreenWorks is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Hard 2 Recycle East Volunteer Orientation Zoom Time: May 7, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83630169872?pwd=bg2UywfpC2lruBAFub02PyUwUaOj8X.1 Meeting ID: 836 3016 9872 Passcode: 717593

Use this link to confirm your registration with Pisgah Area SORBA: Finalizer Registration!

*YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THIS HAS BEEN COMPLETED* 

Join Pisgah Area SORBA for a special WNC Bike Fest Trail Work Day on Lower Black!

We’ll be getting the trail dialed in ahead of the festivities by cleaning drains and brushing corridor to keep the trail riding great and flowing properly.

Saturday, May 16th 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Pisgah Ranger Station:

We'll meet at the new paved trailhead next to the Ranger Station, and hike in on the connector trail.

As a thank-you for helping out, all volunteers will receive a free drink ticket at WNC Bike Fest! No experience necessary — we’ll provide tools, instruction, and a good time. 

Come out, give back to the trails, and then enjoy the festival knowing you helped make it happen!

Required: 

Note: Hardhats, gloves and safety glasses can be provided if needed.   All tools will be provided

PAS Trail Crew Leader (TCL): Jared Hartman

Join Asheville GreenWorks and OnHaywood for a cleanup of the Haywood Road corridor in West Asheville. Breakfast and post cleanup rewards will be provided to volunteers.

Breakfast and Rewards Sponsors include:

Is this a family-friendly event?

Yes, although please consider that Haywood Road is a busy street and it is important that you and your children stay alert and safe throughout the clean up.

Asheville GreenWorks will supply

What is a Haywood Road Clean Up Day?

A quarterly cleanup where volunteers work to pick up trash and recycling along the Haywood Road corridor.

How do you participate?

1-RSVP by registering for this project here on POINT

2-Meet at designated supporting local business. (This location will be different each quarter so please double check the address for each individual event.) Breakfast will be ready at 10:00am.

3-Grab some yummy breakfast - provided by local businesses, receive instructions and gear, and head out as a group to pick up of trash along Haywood Road and side streets.

4-Return gear to starting location.

Please dress for the weather in clothing that you feel comfortable walking in. Bring water and any personal items that you need.

Consider bringing: Sunscreen, Snacks, Sunglasses, and a Hat or Buff.

Diatribe Brewing Co. is hosting this OnHaywood Road CleanUp.

Use this link to confirm your registration with Pisgah Area SORBA: Finalize Registration!

*YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THIS HAS BEEN COMPLETED* 

Join Pisgah Area SORBA for a full weekend of camping, riding, and trail work in North Mills River!  

We’ll be working on the trails on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, focusing on improvements in the North Mills River area.

Whether you can join just for the workday or stay for the entire weekend, we’d love to have you.   We’ve reserved the Wash Creek Group Camp for both Friday and Saturday night, so feel free to camp out with us.

After wrapping up trail work at 1:00 PM on Saturday, we’ll head back to camp for lunch, then spend the afternoon riding and hanging out together.

On Sunday morning, we’re planning an informal group ride before packing up camp and heading home.  

Come for the day or make it a full weekend—we’re looking forward to a great mix of trail stewardship, riding, and community time.  

Hope to see you there!

Required: 

Note: Hardhats, gloves and safety glasses can be provided if needed.   All tools will be provided

PAS Trail Crew Leader (TCL): Jared Hartman

Join Asheville GreenWorks and OnHaywood for a cleanup of the Haywood Road corridor in West Asheville. Breakfast and post cleanup rewards will be provided to volunteers.

Breakfast and Rewards Sponsors include:

Is this a family-friendly event?

Yes, although please consider that Haywood Road is a busy street and it is important that you and your children stay alert and safe throughout the clean up.

Asheville GreenWorks will supply

What is a Haywood Road Clean Up Day?

A quarterly cleanup where volunteers work to pick up trash and recycling along the Haywood Road corridor.

How do you participate?

1-RSVP by registering for this project here on POINT

2-Meet at designated supporting local business. (This location will be different each quarter so please double check the address for each individual event.) Breakfast will be ready at 10:00am.

3-Grab some yummy breakfast - provided by local businesses, receive instructions and gear, and head out as a group to pick up of trash along Haywood Road and side streets.

4-Return gear to starting location.

Please dress for the weather in clothing that you feel comfortable walking in. Bring water and any personal items that you need.

Consider bringing: Sunscreen, Snacks, Sunglasses, and a Hat or Buff.

Archetype Brewing is Hosting this OnHaywood Road CleanUp.

Join Asheville GreenWorks and OnHaywood for a cleanup of the Haywood Road corridor in West Asheville. Breakfast and post cleanup rewards will be provided to volunteers.

Breakfast and Rewards Sponsors include:

Is this a family-friendly event?

Yes, although please consider that Haywood Road is a busy street and it is important that you and your children stay alert and safe throughout the clean up.

Asheville GreenWorks will supply

What is a Haywood Road Clean Up Day?

A quarterly cleanup where volunteers work to pick up trash and recycling along the Haywood Road corridor.

How do you participate?

1-RSVP by registering for this project here on POINT

2-Meet at designated supporting local business. (This location will be different each quarter so please double check the address for each individual event.) Breakfast will be ready at 10:00am.

3-Grab some yummy breakfast - provided by local businesses, receive instructions and gear, and head out as a group to pick up of trash along Haywood Road and side streets.

4-Return gear to starting location.

Please dress for the weather in clothing that you feel comfortable walking in. Bring water and any personal items that you need.

Consider bringing: Sunscreen, Snacks, Sunglasses, and a Hat or Buff.

Archetype Brewing is Hosting this OnHaywood Road CleanUp.

Bring nourishment and connection to seniors in your community—on your schedule!

Looking for a simple, meaningful way to give back? Join us as a Homebound Food Delivery Volunteer and help bring meals—and a smile—to seniors who can’t get out on their own.

What You'll Do:

Deliver food to a set route of no more than 10 homebound seniors

Commit to just one delivery day per month

Choose the delivery date that works best for you—flexible and easy to fit into your schedule

Be a vital connection to the outside world for someone who needs it

Whether you’re looking to serve solo, with a friend, or as a family, this is a low-commitment, high-impact way to show up for your neighbors in a truly meaningful way.

Ready to make a difference in just one day a month? 
Finalize the form here to complete your volunteer registration

Lend your time. Lift a life.

Looking for a simple, flexible way to make a real impact in someone’s day? Join our Call a Ride volunteer team and help seniors stay connected, independent, and cared for—one ride at a time.

What You’ll Do:
As a Call a Ride volunteer, you’ll provide round-trip transportation for seniors who need help getting to medical appointments, the grocery store, or social events. Each ride is scheduled in advance, and you choose which rides you’d like to take—no monthly minimum required.

Key Details:

Rides take place on weekdays only

You’ll receive ride requests ahead of time and sign up based on your availability

Most rides are local, simple round-trips with grateful passengers

A great opportunity for retirees, remote workers, or anyone with a flexible schedule

This is more than just a ride—it’s a connection, a helping hand, and often the highlight of someone’s week.
Requirements:
We require a background check with a Motor Vehicle Report as well, due to the driving required and vulnerability of our clients. Drivers are also required to maintain liability insurance limits of $100,000/$300,000.

Join us and help seniors stay mobile, independent, and engaged—one ride at a time.
Finalize the form here to complete your volunteer registration

Come lend a hand to staff running our AHOPE Day Center, where we assist individuals experiencing homelessness in Buncombe County meet their basic needs and connect to vital services. We strive to end each client’s experience of homelessness and help them on their journey to permanent housing.

Opportunities at AHOPE vary each day and will involve helping Homeward Bounds staff provide day services Monday – Friday between 8am and 1pm. AHOPE is not open on weekends or federal holidays. Opportunities exist in our kitchen, mailroom, front desk, or hospitality desk (laundry/showers). We close for services at 11:30am on Wednesdays, and volunteers are welcome to stay for deeper cleaning, administrative, organizational, and/or maintenance projects on those days. Volunteers will be placed where there is the most need for the day and time for which they have signed up.

Volunteers are welcome to volunteer from 8am to 1pm, or to volunteer for shorter shifts (8am to 11am; 11am to 1pm). If you are starting at 8am – it is advised to come 10 minutes early. You can park in the Firestone Parking lot across the street from the building. In the morning, there is often a line of clients at the door. You can call the assistant director (contact below) if you are having trouble parking or getting inside.

Address
19 N Ann Street
Asheville NC 28801

Station Duties:

Kitchen
Volunteers serve coffee and donated food items (no cooking required), keep the kitchen clean and organized, and create a welcoming environment for everyone who comes through our doors. This role is a great way to provide comfort and care while ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly.

Mailroom
Bring connection and stability to clients by managing the mailroom. Volunteers distribute mail, packages, and checks, as well as voicemail messages left for clients. You may also hand out resource packets and small essentials like sewing supplies or batteries, helping neighbors stay connected and supported.

Hospitality Desk (Basement)
Hospitality Desk Volunteers hand out towels, toiletries, and other daily essentials while helping clients access lockers and supporting with laundry for showers. This role creates a welcoming environment and ensures guests feel cared for and respected.

Front Desk (First Floor)

Front Desk Volunteers assist clients by charging and labeling electronics, securing and tagging bikes, and providing access to lockers. You’ll also support case managers with light administrative tasks that make a big difference in the daily flow of services – such as logging in kind donations as they are dropped off.

New AHOPE volunteers will need to undergo a brief onboarding process and background check once they have volunteered more than 2 times. This is required by our insurance. The best way to sign up to volunteer at AHOPE is to fill out an application at homewardboundwnc.org/volunteer. The Assistant Director of Homeless Services will then reach out to you to walk you through onboarding and connect you to the most appropriate opportunities.

You can contact the Assistant Director of Homeless Services at volunteer@homewardboundwnc.org or 828-772-2849.

At our AHOPE Day Center, we strive to help clients meet their basic needs and connect them to vital services. Our goal is to end each client’s homelessness and help them as much as possible on their journey to permanent housing.

The AHOPE Day Center is open for clients 8am to 1pm on Mon, Tue, Thur, and Fri. It is open 8am to 11:30am for services on Wednesdays. AHOPE is not open on weekends or federal holidays. The center serves anywhere from 150 to upwards of 300 people per day, after which there is a lot of cleaning and resetting to do! Team up with Homeward Bound staff to help refresh the Day Center at closing time. Volunteers sanitize surfaces and walls, sweep, mop, take out trash, tidy outdoor spaces, and clean bathrooms.

Cleaning occurs between 12:30pm and 3pm Mon, Tue, Thur, and Fri and between 11am and 2pm on Wednesdays. Depending on the number of volunteers, there may be opportunity for more deep cleaning and organizational projects if the daily cleaning is complete.

**If you have a group of volunteers interested in helping with cleaning, please contact the assistant director to coordinate.**

New AHOPE volunteers will need to undergo a brief onboarding process and background check once they have volunteered more than 2 times. This is required by our insurance. The best way to sign up to volunteer at AHOPE is to fill out an application at homewardboundwnc.org/volunteer. The Assistant Director of Homeless Services will then reach out to you to walk you through onboarding and connect you to the most meaningful opportunities.

You can contact the Assistant Director of Homeless Services at volunteer@homewardboundwnc.org or 828-772-2849.

** Any volunteers under the age of 18 can not be on site until 1pm (11:30pm on Wed) and must be accompanied by an adult** 

upport Aspire Youth & Family by assisting with the safe transportation of youth members from designated schools to Aspire program locations. Volunteers play an important operational role in ensuring youth arrive on time and ready to participate in after-school services.

What You’ll Do

Provide reliable transportation assistance using Aspire Youth & Family vans

Follow assigned routes and schedules

Communicate directly with program staff to coordinate arrivals and drop-offs

Support youth with positive engagement while maintaining a safe environment

Volunteer Requirements

Must be 25 years or older

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (confirm specifics with Aspire)

Complete Aspire’s volunteer application and successful background check

Availability during scheduled transport times

Ability to follow program safety protocols and confidentiality practices

Why This Matters
Reliable transportation enables youth to access programming, connect with peers, and benefit from continued support — helping them grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

Serve as a Mentor with Aspire Youth & Family to provide consistent encouragement, guidance, and support to youth participants. Mentors help young people build confidence, social skills, and academic motivation.

What You’ll Do

Meet regularly with assigned youth to build trusting relationships

Provide encouragement, support, and guidance tailored to the young person’s needs

Engage in activities that promote social, emotional, and academic growth

Act as a positive adult role model and advocate

Volunteer Requirements

Must be 25 years or older

Complete Aspire’s volunteer application

Successful background check

Willingness to maintain confidentiality and follow program protocols

Dependability, reliability, and a commitment to supporting youth growth

Why This Matters
Strong, consistent mentorship helps young people feel valued, build resilience, and make positive choices that support long-term success.

Ready to get your hands dirty for something that truly matters?

Join the construction team at Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and help build safe, affordable housing for families across Asheville and Buncombe County. No prior experience is required — just a willingness to learn and serve.

Full Day: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday–Thursday & Saturday)

Half Day (AM): 8:30AM - 12:30PM Fridays
Available year-round.

Work alongside skilled site supervisors on projects such as:

Framing, siding, painting, and deck building

Installing cabinets and trim

Roofing, drywall, and flooring repairs

Accessibility upgrades and weatherization

Each shift begins with a safety briefing, and all required PPE is provided.

Closed-toe shoes

Comfortable, weather-appropriate work clothes

Personal transportation to the site

A completed home means stability for a family.
A repaired roof means security.
Your effort helps create lasting housing solutions in our community.

Click “Respond” to receive next steps and join the build. Registering for this does not automatically assign you to a build project. A team member will reach out for next steps!

Help expand access to Parkinson’s wellness programming by serving as a community ambassador for our PWR! Moves classes.

This role focuses on outreach and relationship-building to ensure individuals living with Parkinson’s — and those who support them — know this resource exists.

Connect with retirement communities and senior living centers

Share program information with local physicians, neurologists, and physical therapists

Distribute marketing materials

Support awareness conversations within the community

Report outreach activity back to YMCA staff

Strong communicator and relationship-builder

Comfortable initiating conversations in professional settings

Passionate about community health and aging populations

Organized and self-motivated

Many individuals with Parkinson’s are unaware of specialized movement programs available to them. Your outreach can directly connect someone to improved mobility, reduced fall risk, and better quality of life.

Support the mission of Western Carolina Rescue Ministries by helping provide warm, nourishing meals to individuals in need.

Volunteers will assist with meal preparation, setup, serving, and light cleanup. This role is essential in creating a welcoming and dignified environment for guests while ensuring meals are delivered efficiently and with care.

Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing meals alongside staff or lead volunteers

Serve meals to guests in a respectful and friendly manner

Help with setup and cleanup of the dining area

Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Impact:
Your time directly supports individuals experiencing hardship by meeting a fundamental need—food—while also offering connection, dignity, and community.

Ideal Volunteers:

Comfortable working in a team environment

Friendly, respectful, and service-oriented

Able to follow basic food safety and hygiene guidelines

Join Western Carolina Rescue Ministries in offering encouragement and compassion through handwritten prayer cards for overnight guests.

This opportunity allows volunteers to make a meaningful impact in a simple but powerful way—by sharing words of hope, kindness, and support with individuals who may be going through difficult seasons.

Responsibilities:

Write thoughtful and encouraging messages or prayers on provided cards

Personalize each card to reflect care and compassion

Assist with organizing and preparing cards for distribution

Impact:
Your words can provide comfort, hope, and a sense of being seen. These small gestures often leave a lasting emotional and spiritual impact on those receiving them.

Ideal Volunteers:

Enjoy writing or creative expression

Compassionate and thoughtful communicators

Individuals or groups looking for a low-barrier, high-impact service opportunity

Be part of the engine that powers the mission at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.

This is more than administrative support—this is an opportunity to directly strengthen how resources, donors, and community support come together to serve individuals experiencing homelessness.

If you’re someone who likes organized work, wants flexible service hours, or is interested in how nonprofits actually operate and grow, this is a high-value role.

What You’ll Do:

Support donor outreach efforts through mailings and material preparation

Assist with data entry and organization that keeps operations running smoothly

Help prepare key documents and resources for fundraising initiatives

Work alongside staff on meaningful, real-time projects

Why This Matters:
Every organized file, every prepared mailing, and every accurate entry helps unlock funding, deepen donor relationships, and expand services. Your work directly fuels meals, shelter, and long-term support for those in need.

What You’ll Gain:

Real exposure to nonprofit development and fundraising operations

Flexible, low-physical-demand volunteer work (ideal for weekdays)

A great opportunity for students, professionals, or anyone exploring nonprofit careers

A meaningful way to contribute if you prefer structured, behind-the-scenes roles

Best Fit For:

Detail-oriented individuals who enjoy organized tasks

Volunteers looking for flexible or weekday opportunities

Students or professionals interested in nonprofit leadership or development

Anyone who wants to make an impact beyond front-line service