December 2014

'Tis the Season...

The holiday season is here and Hands On is excited to offer a variety of volunteer & donation opportunities to support local agencies and their clients. We also have an alternative "12 Days of Caring" list that gives ideas for other creative ways you can stay involved over the holiday season. Consider participating in a holiday opportunity with your family or friends.

View Holiday Volunteer & Donation Opportunities

**Keep checking back, as we will continue adding opportunities to our holiday listings throughout the season!

Barnes & Noble Bookfair THIS WEEK

B&N Bookfair

Today-Friday Dec 5

Barnes & Noble Bookstore has selected us as a recipient of a Holiday Bookfair! THIS WEEK a percentage of all sales (not just books) at brick-and-mortar locations and online at BN.com will be donated to United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County when you use voucher code

11483195

It's the perfect chance to purchase holiday gifts such as DVDs, educational toys, games, CDs, and of course - books! Since the code is valid at all locations and online, please be sure to share with family and friends. You can even print vouchers with the number on them by clicking here.

**In order for United Way to receive a donation, you must use the voucher code in the store or online. Thank you for your support!

MLK Jr. Day of Service: 1/19/2015

MLK Day Logo

Save the date!! Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is Monday, January 19. MLK Day is an opportunity for our community to answer Dr. King's question, "What are you doing for others?"

Once again,we will be coordinating a special service event with Land of Sky Regional Council Senior Corps, and will join with our partners to offer a variety of meaningful service projects throughout the holiday weekend. Hands On encourages our volunteers to make it a day ON, not a day off!

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In This Issue

"Tis the Season

Barnes & Noble Bookfair

MLK Jr Day of Service 2015

Giving Tuesday

Hands On Managed Projects

Partner Projects & Events

More Volunteer Opportunities

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We can't run on volunteer power alone. Hand On is financially supported through United Way's Community Investment Fund. We hope you'll consider donating a gift to the Community Investment Fund to help us create even more opportunities for volunteers to make a difference. GiveToday!

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Giving Tuesday: TODAY

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday. This time of year there's a big emphasis on getting a great deal on gifts for those you love. Well, now another day is being promoted: #GivingTuesday. TODAY, December 2nd is a day devoted to giving back to our communities! We know that it takes all kinds of giving to make our community strong: Giving, Advocating and Volunteering are ALL essential components to improving our world. Help us spread the word that United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is a great place to give back.

Post a link to Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, and let your friends know that they can find great volunteer projects that fit their schedule, interests and skills.
Take an "un-selfie" and post a picture of yourself with a message to others about how they can join you as Givers, Advocates or Volunteers.
United Way is still in the midst of our fundraising campaign. If you haven't already, please consider donating. Ask your friends to join you in helping to improve the Education, Income and Health of our community. Click here to give.
And finally, many, many local nonprofits will be sharing their own #GivingTuesday messages - be sure to help everyone out - like, share and tweet away for all the good work happening in our community. We know we will be doing that too!

Hands On Managed Projects

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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View List of Upcoming Flex Projects

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.

Learn More

View List of Our Portable Projects

Upcoming Partner Projects & Events

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

The Charles George-Asheville VA Medical Center recently listed several new volunteer opportunities to support our Veterans. Check out these practical ways to serve those who served our country! Learn more...

Help students in Asheville City Schools learn to code! "The Hour of Code" is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. No programing knowledge is necessary - volunteers simply need to be comfortable with a computer to help assist our classroom facilitator. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the schoolday at various schools all NEXT WEEK (12/8-12)! Sign up...

Did you know that transportation is a top need of cancer patients? You can help! For many cancer patients, getting to and from treatment is one of their toughest challenges. American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers for their "Road to Recovery" program to provide rides to treatment for people with cancer. Every mile lights another birthday candle. Learn more...

Attention Sports Fans!! In Real Life, a local network of after-school enrichment programs for Asheville City Schools middle school students, needs an individual(s) to create a lesson plan for and lead a basketball program (Jan-Mar 2015) for Middle School students aged 11-14. Learn more...

Click here to learn more and sign up!

More Volunteer Opportunities...

Hands On is pleased to list more than 200 volunteer opportunities managed by our Partner Agencies.

* Search for projects based on your skills, interests and availability

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View the monthly online project calendar

* View family-friendly projects: Children (under age 13), Teens (ages 13-17)

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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