Volunteer
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, a program of United Way, makes it easy to get involved in meaningful volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations in Asheville and Buncombe County. By accessing our comprehensive online database, volunteers can search for opportunities that meet their skills, interests and availability. Many projects last just 2-3 hours, occur on evenings and weekends, and don’t require a long term commitment. Volunteer on your own or with your friends, family, business or faith community.
In 2010, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe:
Engaged more than 2900 volunteers who contributed more than 13,000 hours.
- Coordinated or promoted more than 752 volunteer opportunities.
- Supported the volunteer needs of 151 nonprofits, schools and public entities in Asheville and Buncombe County.
As a result of the 2010 volunteer projects:
- More than 1,600 meals were served to homeless veterans, Hospice patients and displaced workers.
- More than 800 lovies were sewn to help premature babies start bonding with their moms.
- More than 500 educational games were assembled for use in area schools.
- More than 120 draft stoppers were created to help our elderly neighbors stay warm and save money.
These are just a few examples of the impact of volunteerism in our community.
Almost 1,100 volunteers from 57 local businesses and the public at large participated in Hands On Asheville-Buncombe's 19th annual Day of Caring in 2010. These volunteers completed 82 projects to support 72 local nonprofits, schools and public entities in just one day.
As part of Day of Caring, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe also holds an annual School Supply Drive with United Way’s Highlands Circle and Mission Health System. In 2010, we provided 667 fully stocked backpacks of school supplies to children served by local organizations.
<?xml:namespace prefix = fck />
To learn more and start your search visit www.handsonasheville.org or call 255-0696.
