| Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Volunteer Newsletter May 2009 |
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| Dear Hands On Volunteer,
Welcome to the May edition of the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe e-newsletter. Hands On is excited to offer another new managed project this month created specifically for our youngest volunteers!
 Kids Care: 4-6 year olds Saturday, 5/30 (10:00-11:30 am)
Young children have a natural desire to give to others. This project for 4-6 year olds includes an age-appropriate learning component and a hands-on activity to foster a giving spirit. This month, the children will decorate flower pots, fill them with a blooming plant and give them to residents of Aston Park Health Care Center. Learn More & Sign Up!
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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, 5/14
Thursday, 5/28
Saturday, 5/16
Thursday, 5/28
Friday, 5/01 (New Date & Time) Next Week!
Cooking for Comfort (CarePartners Hospice)
Saturday, 5/16
Thursday, 5/07
Thursday, 5/14
Tuesday, 5/26
Knit-n-Give (Buncombe County Health Center)
Thursday, 5/21
Saturday, 5/23
Saturday, 5/16
Saturday, 5/02 Next Week!
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| United Way Resources |
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| Partner Agency Special Projects |
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Our Partner Agencies are offering great ways to get involved during the month of May. Click on "learn more" for project details and to express interest in a project.
Support the Girls on the Run New Balance 5K at Biltmore Park. Encourage and celebrate the 1000+ Girls on the Run and their 14 weeks of training! Girls on the Run needs your help and inspiration - both individuals and groups! Learn more.
Help find loving homes for dogs from around our community. Assist Animal Compassion Network at their bi-monthly Animal Adoption events. Learn more.
Claxton Elementary needs volunteers for its annual Claxton Carnival. Volunteers will help with set-up, clean-up, and support the games & craft booths. Learn more.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society needs volunteers to support their Asheville MS Walk event to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis. Learn more.
WNC Community Health Services is looking for volunteers to help with its Interlace program. Interlace provides transitional housing and services for women and children who are homeless due to domestic violence. Each month Interlace provides a support group for the women they assist. Volunteers are needed to help with the "Interlace Dinner" to prepare and serve a meal, as well as in the "Kids Corner" that evening to provide childcare during the meeting. Learn more.
Pisgah Legal Services is experiencing an increase in the need for legal services to secure basic needs: safety, housing, subsistence income and essential assets. Interested volunteers are required to attend an upcoming Legal Screeners Training. Learn more.
May is Foster Care month and Caring for Children needs volunteers to help in their effort to promote Foster Care awareness in our community. Volunteers will be distributing & posting flyers in highly visible locations around town. Learn more. |
| More Volunteer Opportunities |
Hands On is pleased to be listing over 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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| City Volunteer Board Positions |
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The Asheville City Council is looking for citizens who want to get involved and make a difference. The deadline for receiving applications is Thursday, May 7th so beat the rush and apply now! The following boards currently have vacancies:
- Public Art Board
- Civil Service Board
- Civic Center Commission
To find out more about these volunteer board positions, and to download an application visit the Asheville City Council's Board & Commission website. If you need more information or just want to discuss a board with a City Council member, contact the City Clerk's Office at 259-5601. |
| Be A Project Coordinator |
 Are you interested in making even greater impact on the community while getting other people excited about volunteering? Project Coordinators are the key to making flexible, convenient volunteering possible through Hands On. Learn more about becoming a project coordinator today! | |
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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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