| Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Volunteer Newsletter July 2009 |
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Dear Hands On Volunteer,
Welcome to the July edition of the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe e-newsletter. This month, help a student who can't afford school supplies start the school year equipped to succeed by participating in our annual Back-to-School Supply Drive.
 Back-to-School Supply Drive
July 1st - 24th
Hands On is once again holding a school supply drive to benefit local elementary and middle school students served by Children First and Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC. Last year, because of our community's generosity, over 350 students were outfitted with new backpacks stocked with school supplies. The needs will be even greater this year, so spread the word and consider organizing a mini supply drive at work, at your faith community, and among friends and family!
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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.
Friday, 7/03 Next Week!
Cooking for Comfort (CarePartners Hospice)
Saturday, 7/11
Kids Care: 7-12 years old (Hands On Asheville-Buncombe)
Thursday, 7/09
Tuesday, 7/14
Thursday, 7/23
Tuesday, 7/28
Thursday, 7/30 Knit-n-Give (Buncombe County Health Center)
Thursday, 7/30
Saturday, 7/18
Saturday, 7/25
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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 |
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| Partner Agency Special Projects |
Our Partner Agencies are offering great ways to get involved during the month of July. Click on "learn more" for project details and to express interest in a project.
CARING for Children needs a group of volunteers to paint to prepare for an upcoming move. The project includes both touch-ups of hallways and bathrooms, and complete coverage of several downstairs rooms. Project needs to be completed by July 10th to ensure all is ready to move. Learn more.
Join Asheville Greenworks to create a healthy body and a healthy environment at the same time during lunchtime litter cleanups. Cleanup supplies will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Different locations cleaned each time, but always meet downtown at Pritchard Park. Learn more.
The City of Asheville's Bele Chere Festival seeks voluteers to assist with several areas- specifically Special Events, Children's Area activities, and Roving Information. These areas of support are critical to the success of the largest free outdoor street festival in the South. Volunteers are asked to committ between 3.5 and 4 hours per shift. Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and a smile are all you'll need to bring. Learn more.
CarePartners Adult Day Services needs a group of volunteers to help clean up its garden. Volunteers will be weeding, clearing out sticks/leaves, and pruning. If possible, volunteer groups would "adopt" the garden and commit to participating twice a month for 2-3 hours. 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.
Support The Mediation Center during the Bele Chere Festival. Volunteers are needed at their downtown festival booth to pour beverages and have fun chatting with the patrons who visit the booth. Proceeds benefit The Mediation Center. Learn more.
Ten Thousand Villages needs volunteers to help at their Bele Chere Festival booth. Booth volunteers will be responsible for talking with customers, writing up sales, and selling merchandise. Volunteers are encouraged to have fun and play instruments, too! 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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| Project Highlight: Bonding Blankets |
 Bonding Blankets, one of Hands On Asheville-Buncombe's newest managed projects, has already made an impact in the community. Bonding Blanket volunteers help make "lovies" for premature babies served by Mission Health and Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A lovie is a tiny blanket that a new mother sleeps with for several nights so it acquires her scent. The lovie is then placed in the incubator with the newborn so that the baby can start bonding with the mother while he/she is in the hospital. Recently, Hands On found out first-hand how our Bonding Blankets project has benefitted a local family. Read more.
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| 'United We Serve' National Volunteer Initiative |
This summer, President Obama is calling on all of us to participate in our nation's recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. From June 22 to September 11, United We Serve will begin to engage Americans in addressing community needs in education, health, the environment & energy, and community renewal. This initiative aims to both expand the impact of existing organizations by engaging new volunteers in their work and encourage volunteers to develop their own "do-it-yourself" projects with friends, family, and neighbors. 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!
Consider the following Managed Projects that need Project Coordinators:
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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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