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Hands On Asheville-Buncombe
The Volunteer Center of United Way                                                  June 2015
Dear Hands On Volunteer,
Summer: A Great Time to Volunteer With Family
Hands On makes it easy for children to volunteer with their parent or guardian in meaningful, age-appropriate service opportunities. Volunteering as a family is a great way to:
-  Teach kids core values like compassion, kindness and generosity.
-  Create new family traditions and shared memories.
-  Do something good for the community.
-  Spend quality time together.
-  Have fun!
Back-to-School Supply Drive
Although school isn't quite out yet, it's time to start planning for next year!  In August, many children will lack the supplies they need to enter the classroom ready to learn. Without backpacks, paper, pencils, and other essential supplies, these students will start the school year already behind. Our annual Back-to-School Supply drive kicks off June 21! Help make going back to school a positive experience by purchasing and stocking a new backpack for a child. Not only are you eliminating a challenge for a low-income family, you are enabling a young student to start the school year on a more level playing field. Learn More.
Upcoming Partner Projects & Events
Our Partner Agencies offer great ways to get involved each month.  Express Interest!

Middle School Success
Middle School is full of major life changes; social, emotional and physical all converge during these key years. Add to this the fact that it is during these years many students decide to continue with, or drop out of school. We want students not only to survive the middle school years, but also thrive - ready to tackle high school, college and careers. We need volunteers like YOU to get involved today as a caring adult! Learn more.  

Summer Learning Loss
Did you know most students lose approximately two months of reading achievement every year over summer break.  Every child needs to stay mentally engaged and challenged over the summer, yet summer learning loss, also known as "Summer Slide," has the greatest cumulative effect on students from low-income families. Learn more.
Homeward Books
Flex Projects
A little time.  BIG impact! Flex Projects don't require an ongoing commitment, giving you the chance to explore varieties of service. 
Portable Projects
Innovative and fun approach to community service - right from your home. Great for groups, and kid-friendly!
Project Calendar
Looking for the right volunteer project that fits your busy schedule? Check out our project calendar.
We are the volunteer center of United Way
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...invite your friends to join your next project. Take a moment and sign up for a project today. Be the change. Volunteer!


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