| Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Volunteer Newsletter March 2009 |
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Dear ,
Welcome to the March edition of the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe e-newsletter. In January of 2009, volunteers who had participated in one or more projects with Hands On Asheville-Buncombe in 2008 were surveyed to find out about their experience and to get their feedback and suggestions. Your feedback will help us to ensure that volunteering with Hands On is as user-friendly and enjoyable as possible. Thanks to all who responded!
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| You May Have Noticed |
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If you have visited the Hands On website lately, you have probably noticed that many of our projects are filling up quickly. Please bear with us as we work to add new projects to satisfy the increase in demand for flexible volunteer opportunities.
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| Hands On Managed Projects |
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 Hands On Managed Projects usually last 2-3 hours, generally occur on evenings and weekends, and don't require a long term commitment. These projects are managed by Hands On and led by trained volunteer Project Coordinators.
Meals for Hope (YWCA)
Thursday, 3/12
Thursday, 3/26
Saturday, 3/14
Thursday, 3/26
Wednesday, 3/11
Cooking for Comfort (CarePartners Hospice)
Saturday, 3/14
Tuesday, 3/10
Thursday, 3/19
Saturday, 3/07
This project needs a Project Coordinator. Interested? Find out more.
Knit-n-Give (Buncombe County Health Center)
Sunday, 3/29
Saturday, 3/28
Sunday, 3/29
Download Printable Calendar
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| United Way Resources |
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| Done From Home Projects |
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During our recent volunteer survey, many volunteers said they were interested in more "Done From Home" volunteer opportunities. Here's an example of one such project, recently created to compliment one of our newest Hands On Managed projects, Knit-n-Give.
Can't make it to our regularly scheduled Knit-n-Give project? Help make baby hats from home! Completed hats will be given to newborns served by the Buncombe County Health Center's Community Health Program. These hand-made hats are treasured by the client families and help provide incentive to keep important appointments with Community Health Nurses. This is a great project to do with friends, co-workers, family members, or on your own. Since this project is done from home, volunteers should have prior experience with knitting or crocheting and will need to provide their own yarn and needles. Click here for more details. |
| Partner Agency Special Projects |
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Our Partner Agencies are offering great ways to get involved during the month of March. Click on "learn more" for project details and to express interest in a project.
The Salvation Army needs volunteers to help receive gently used clothing donations from SteinMart customers at its Give & Receive Event. Volunteers will be responsible for receiving and tallying donations, and distributing tax receipts and store coupons. Learn more.
The Health Adventure The Health Adventure needs volunteer support for its "Super Science Saturday" program. Two volunteers are needed to help assist the event educator with all family activities related to the scheduled theme. Learn more.
The Housing Authority needs volunteer support for its Family Self-Sufficiency & Homeownership Program. Volunteers will help prepare and serve a homecooked meal to families attending the monthly meeting. Volunteers are also needed to provide childcare during the meeting. Learn more. |
| More Volunteer Opportunities |
Hands On is pleased to be listing nearly 200 volunteer opportunities managed by our Partner Agencies. With new opportunities being added every month, there is sure to be one that will interest you!
 Search for projects based on your skills, interests and availability
View this month's online project calendar
 View short-term "Done in a Day" projects
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| United Way's 2-1-1 Community Resources |
Before you pay to have your taxes done, consider this: any household earning less than $40,000 per year likely qualifies to receive free tax preparation and may also qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, which means more money in your tax return. Local free tax preparation sites are open now. 2-1-1 can link you to tax preparation sites and other helpful financial resources. For more information, dial 2-1-1, or search online at www.211wnc.org. |
| Update Your Hands On Account |
 Please take a moment to update your personal information with Hands On so that we can better serve you in the future.
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| Urgent Volunteer Needs |
 Occasionally, Hands On is made aware of volunteer opportunities that need additional volunteers at the last minute. If you would like to start receiving periodic emails notifying you of projects that have urgent volunteer needs, please click here. | |
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 Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is a program of United Way that makes
it easy for individuals and groups to give back to the community.
We invite you to take a moment and sign up for a project today!
Sincerely,
Sarah Catoe and Charlie Lee
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Staff
Be the Change. Volunteer.
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