| Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Volunteer Newsletter May 2010 | |
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Dear Hands On Volunteer,
Welcome to the May edition of the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe e-newsletter. Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend time with your kids? Why not volunteer together! Hands On offers several family-friendly Managed Projects that can accommodate youth with adult supervision. Look in the project description to find out the age requirements for the project.
Volunteering is a great way to instill a lifelong spirit of service in children and young adults. This spring, get your hands dirty in a community garden or help prepare & serve a meal together. Or participate in a Kids Care project. These recurring projects are designed with kids in mind, and offer age appropriate service & educational components. Sign up today!
 View Family-Friendly Hands On Managed Projects |
| Hands On Managed Projects |
 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.
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Sponsors |
Families Together Inc.
Mission Hospitals | |
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| Partner Agency Special Projects & Events |
Our Partner Agencies are offering great ways to get involved this month. Click on "learn more" for project details and to express interest in a project.
Francine Delany New School needs volunteers for their annual community Spring Fling (on May 1st!) This is an opportunity for students, families, and community members to gather for fun and recreation. Volunteers will be working with school parents running fair-type booths such as ring tosses, face painting, cake walk, bowling, hula hoop games etc. Learn more.
The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers for the up-coming "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers and U.S. Postal Service. Volunteers are needed to assist in sorting and storing food donations at Grace Post Office, as well to join and follow postal carriers along their routes to collect food. Learn more.
The Western North Carolina Alliance needs volunteers to help with a project to save an extremely rare and highly endangered WNC plant species this spring (April-May). Volunteers will help eradicate invasive exotic species that threaten the ecosystem. Learn more.
Ten Thousand Villages will be celebrating World Fair Trade Day by serving Fair Trade Banana Splits out in front of the downtown store. Volunteers are needed to help with cutting Fair Trade bananas, scooping Fair Trade ice cream, and creating scrumptious Fair Trade Banana Splits to serve to the public. Learn more.
OurVOICE will offer its 10-session spring training beginning May 6th for anyone interested in being a Volunteer Advocate. Advocates respond to sexual violence crisis line calls and requests for hospital accompaniment. Advocates provide information about medical, legal and mental health options, as well as resources to support and empower clients' decision making. Learn more.
Support the Girls on the Run New Balance 5K! Both individuals and groups are invited to help and inspire during the race! There are many volunteer tasks, especially volunteers to be 'group encouragers' as the run is very difficult for many of these young girls and we want them to 'feel the love'. Learn more. |
| City Council Board & Commission Opportunities | |
The Asheville City Council is looking for citizens who want to get involved and make a difference. The deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, May 5th so beat the rush and apply now! The following boards currently have vacancies:
- Recreation Board
- Transit 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. |
| LIVE UNITED |
 As the volunteer program of United Way, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is committed to bringing people together to strengthen our community through meaningful volunteer action.
 Parade of Playhomes - Live AuctionSunday, May 2 (3:30 -5:00pm)
at the Home and Garden Expo/ WNC AG CenterYES, this really is a playhouse for kids!! Funds raised by the auction will support United Way's work in the areas of Education, Income and Health. Click here for more details, including photos and specs of the playhomes, as well as auction rules & guidleines.
United Way Public Policy Meeting
Monday, May 3 (8:30 -11:00am)
at AB Tech Enka Campus, Haynes Building (2nd floor)
- Meet Buncombe County's state legislators face to face
- Learn more about United Way's focus on Education, Income & Health
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Hear our state delegation outline their priorities around these 3
focus areas
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Network with other concerned community members
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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,
Charlie Lee and Sarah Wohlmuth
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Staff
Be the Change. Volunteer.
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Hands On is pleased to list more than 200 volunteer opportunities managed by our Partner Agencies. With new opportunities added every month, there is sure to be one that will interest you!
View projects that are youth-friendly: 
