April 2014

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe  

Dear Volunteers, 

  

Margaret Bollo, Linda Brinkley, Mandy Broderick, Clare Cook, Sarah Giavedoni, Karen Killian,  Anne Lanzi, Michelle LaRocque, Peggy Lewis, Samantha Little, Maggie McMains, Jim MacKenzie, Sharon Port, Jessie Rosenberg and Rachel Stokes.
 
Want to volunteer in honor of National Volunteer Week?
  
Earth Day 2014

Earth Day is April 22! Looking for ways to celebrate and ensure our community is clean and green? "Environmental Support" is one of many searchable project "issue areas" we provide. Our partners with a focus on Environmental Support and Education have the perfect project to fit your interest and schedule - Earth Day or ANY day!   


Click here for a list of available opportunities to support our environment!
Care Partners 5K to Benefit United Way!

CarePartners needs volunteers to help at its 5K event on Sunday, April 13 to benefit United Way! Volunteers will be needed to assist with registration, packet pick-up, and parking beforehand.  Volunteers are also needed to cheer for participants along the route, assist at waterstops, face paint for kids, distribute post-race snacks, and help with clean-up.  You'll not only have fun, but you'll be supporting the United Way's investment in our community.  Express Interest Today! 

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In This Issue
National Volunteer Week
Earth Day
CarePartners 5K to Benefit United Way
Hands On Managed Projects
Premium Partner Projects & Events
More Volunteer Opportunities
Hands On Blog

Project Calendar

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Hands On Managed Projects

Flex Icon Flex Projects are done-in-a-day projects led by a Hands On Volunteer Leader. Most Flex Projects take place on evenings or weekends and last 1-3 hours. Flex Projects don't require an ongoing commitment or any advance training, and many are family friendly! 

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Portable Projects allow you to volunteer any time or place you want.They're easy to do on your own or with a group. Consider getting your family, friends, faith community, or co-workers together to help with a Portable Project.
 

Upcoming Partner Projects & Events

Our Partner Agencies offer great ways to get involved each month.  We've highlighted a few below.  

 

Vance Elementary is looking for volunteers to provide childcare to students while their parents are engaged in ESL learning. Tuesdays,  4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29  
 

YMCA's annual Healthy Kid's day offers vendors, games, music and fun! Volunteers will help set up and tear down the event, staff registration tables, or serve as safety patrol.  Saturday, 4/12

 
Claxton Elementary needs volunteers for its International Carnival to help set up, clean up, sell tickets & concessions, and support carnival stations.  Join the fun!  Saturday, 4/26 
 
More Volunteer Opportunities...
Hands On is pleased to list more than 200 volunteer opportunities managed by our Partner Agencies.  
*   View family-friendly projects: Children (under age 13), Teens (ages 13-17)
Follow the Hands On Blog

Check out the new Hands On Blog! We are excited to offer another way to share the latest volunteer news and happenings to compliment the e-newsletter and Facebook. Throughout the month we'll post new and upcoming service opportunities managed by Hands On, United Way and our nonprofit partners.  We'll also use the blog to highlight stories and share articles around volunteerism to inspire and inform.  We hope you'll follow us! 

Hands On Logo Thanks for giving back to our community through service!  We encourage you to spread the word about Hands On.  Tell your co-workers...share on Facebook...follow our blog...invite your friends to join your next project.  Take a moment and sign up for a project today. Be the change. Volunteer!
 
Sincerely, 
  
Charlie & Michelle 
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Staff

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