| Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Volunteer Newsletter June 2009 |
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Welcome to the June edition of the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe e-newsletter. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe offers projects for volunteers of every age. We recognize the impact of senior volunteers, and are committed to offer service opportunities that are accessible to these diverse and dynamic members of our community. Many of our flexible volunteer opportunities are ideal for older adults who have both free time and a lifetime of valuable skills to share!
 However, in spite of their strengths, many seniors also face tremendous challenges to their independence, sense of community, financial security, and health. Click here to view a list of volunteer opportunities in which you can serve the elderly in our community.
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| Dine Out to Support United Way |
| On Thursday, June 11, Apollo Flame (1025 Brevard Road) will donate 10% of their sales to United Way. Please help support your community by dining at Apollo Flame on June 11th. Special thanks to Eaton Corporation for helping coordinate this event. |
| 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.
Friday, 6/05 Next Week!
Cooking for Comfort (CarePartners Hospice)
Saturday, 6/20
Tuesday, 6/09
Knit-n-Give (Buncombe County Health Center)
Thursday, 6/18
Saturday, 6/20
Saturday, 6/06 Next Week!
Tuesday, 6/9
Sunday, 6/28
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| Corporate Sponsorship |
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Are you interested in supporting the work of United Way and increasing your business' prominence as a leader within our community? A number of underwriting opportunities exist within United Way, 2-1-1 and Hands On Asheville-Buncombe. Each has significant benefits and target audiences. Click here to learn more or contact David Bailey at 255-0696 or dbailey@unitedwayabc.org |
| United Way Resources |
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| Partner Agency Special Projects |
Our Partner Agencies are offering great ways to get involved during the month of June. Click on "learn more" for project details and to express interest in a project.
Support the United Way's 2-1-1 community services call center. 2-1-1 needs volunteers to assist with data entry for its resource database. This is a great way to learn about community resources if you are interested in employment in social services or non-profits. Learn more.Support the Big Brothers Big Sisters Run for Kids Sake 5K. Encourage and celebrate the participants! Volunteers will be assisting with race logistics such as manning water stations, directing runners, clean-up following the race, etc. 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.
Give the gift of life during Operation Blood Drive on June 25th. Help the American Red Cross by donating blood at the event and inviting your friends, neighbors and co-worker to do the same. 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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| L'Oreal Honors Outstanding Women Volunteers |
Nominations for the L'OREAL Women of Worth program are now being accepted. This program will recognize ten exceptional women who have made significant volunteer contributions in their communities. L'OREAL will make two $5,000 donations on behalf of each honoree, one to the nonprofit organization of her choice, and a second to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. One honoree will also be selected by the public as the National Woman of Worth and will receive an additional $25,000 donation for her cause. Learn more. |
| 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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