| Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Volunteer Newsletter August 2009 |
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| Dear Hands On Volunteer,
Welcome to the August edition of the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe e-newsletter.
President Obama's "United We Serve" service initiative continues this month, highlighting the fact that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when given the proper tools. At this year's Major League Basball All-Star game, President Obama not only threw the opening pitch, he also highlighted the importance of community service and asked all Americans to find a way to get involved in making their community a better place. Before the game, President Obama appeared in an inspiring video with former President's Bush, Clinton, Bush, and Carter celebrating 'All-Stars Among Us,' exceptional men and women who are dedicated to service in their communities. View the video.
For the most comprehensive list of
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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, 8/07
Cooking for Comfort (CarePartners Hospice)
Saturday, 8/15
Thursday, 8/13
Thursday, 8/13
Thursday, 8/25
Knit-n-Give (Buncombe County Health Center)
Thursday, 8/27
Saturday, 8/15
Saturday, 8/22
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Sponsors |
Families Together Inc.
Mission Hospitals |
| 2-1-1 Buncombe Co. Directory of Services |
Back by popular demand! United Way's 2-1-1 of WNC will be releasing a printed Buncombe County Directory of Services this fall. Support the work of 2-1-1 while increasing awareness about your business or organization by becoming a directory underwriter. Partnership levels between $2,500 and $100 are available. Click here to learn more or contact Jen Waite at 255-0696 or jwaite@unitedwayabc.org .
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| 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 August. Click on "learn more" for project details and to express interest in a project.
United Way needs volunteers to provide administrative support. Volunteer must have excellent Project Management skills, good interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to clearly communicate and multi-task. Volunteer duties include providing data entry/analysis support, managing and executing various projects in all Microsoft applications as well as performing other duties assigned. Learn more.
RiverLink needs volunteers for Rockin' RiverFest, its annual family festival at French Broad River Park featuring raft races, music, a kids' parade and activities, local food and recreational activities. Tasks include: Raft Race put-in and take-out , parking attendants on-site and at satellite sites, and recycling & litter pickup. Volunteer shifts are thoughout the day. 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.Help find loving homes for dogs from around our community. Assist Animal Compassion Network at their bi-monthly Animal Adoption events. Learn more.
Asheville City Council is looking for citizens who want to get involved and make a difference. Several boards and commissions currently have vacancies. The deadline for receiving applications is Thursday, August 6th so beat the rush and apply now! 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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| 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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View projects that are youth-friendly: