with adult supervision. Info: handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the website to sign up for a project. • SA (9/14), 10am-noon Teacher's Pet: Volunteers will create supplemental educational materials to help elementary students improve reading skills. Make flashcards, games and more. Instruction and materials provided. In Real Life After School Programs • ONGOING, 3-6pm - The IRL After School Program seeks volunteers to build relationships with middle schoolers while participating in diverse programming like academics, sports and the arts. Volunteers with special skills/ interests matched to appropriate programs. Info: acsf.org, irlacsf@ gmail.com or 350-6270. Play and Learn for Preschoolers and Parents • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS until (10/31), 9am - An eight-week series of pre-literacy classes for parents, caregivers and children ages 3-5 from Buncombe County. Free. Info, location and registration: 350-2904 or marna.holland@ asheville.k12.nc.us.
Volunteering American Cancer Society • WEEKDAYS, 9am-1pm - The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to provide information to cancer patients and their families. Orientation and screening required. Info: (800) 227-2345. • The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatments in Buncombe County. Must have valid driver's license, car and insurance. Info: (800) 227-2345. Asheville City Schools Foundation • ONGOING - The Asheville City Schools Foundation seeks volunteers to tutor/mentor a student (K-12) in need of support. Volunteer opportunities available Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm. Info: jay@ acsf.org 350-6135. Big Brothers Big Sisters
of WNC Located at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Room 213, in the United Way building. The organization matches children from singleparent homes with adult mentors. Info: bbbswnc.org or 253-1470. • Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks persons to mentor one hour per week in schools and after-school sites. Volunteers age 18 and older are also needed to share outings in the community twice a month with youth from single-parent homes. Activities are free or lowcost, such as sports, local attractions, etc. • TH (9/19), 5-7pm - Big Brothers Big Sisters will host a mentor recruitment drive at Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave. Free. Info: 253-1470. Foster Parent Orientation • TH (9/12), 6pm - Learn about becoming a foster parent and the WNC foster care system during an open house at The Bair Foundation, 217 Executive Park. Free. Info: bair.org. Guardian ad Litem • Through MO (9/23) Guardian ad Litem seeks volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. Application, background check and 30 hours of training required. 10-15 hours per month commitment. Info: ncgal.org or 251-6130. Hands On AshevilleBuncombe Registration required. Youth are welcome on many projects with adult supervision. Info: handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the website to sign up for a project. • SA (9/12), 10am-noon - OnTrack: Copy and collate packets for distribution to individuals and families that benefit from OnTrack's various financial assistance programs. • SU (9/15), 1-2pm - Knit-n-Give encourages knitters of all skill levels to make hats for the WNCCHS Pediatric Program and Homeward Bound of Asheville. Interfaith Assistance Ministry • Interfaith Assistance Ministry offers emergency assistance to Henderson County residents in
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financial crisis. Four-hour volunteer shifts available and well as substitute opportunities. Info: iamhendersoncounty.org or 697-7029. Literacy Council of Buncombe County Located at 31 College Place, Building B, Suite 221. Info: litcouncil.com, volunteers@litcouncil.com or 254-3442. • Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math and English as a second language. Tutors provide one on one or small group instruction in Buncombe County. No prior tutoring experience or foreign language skills required. Tutors will receive 15 hours of training and ongoing support from certified professionals. Orientation sessions: Sept. 11 and 12. Volunteers must attend one orientation. Operation Thank You: A 9/11 Community Project • WE (9/11), 9am-1pm - Military care-package drive-in. Requested items: toiletries and Texas Pete Hot Sauce. Land-of-Sky Regional Council, 339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140. Info: 2516622. THE Center for Disordered Eating • ONGOING - THE Center seeks volunteers to help improve its library, promote upcoming events with social media and assist in planning the Asheville NEDA Walk on Nov. 2. Info: 337-4685 or thecenternc.org. The Rathbun Center • The Rathbun Center, a nonprofit corporation that provides free lodging for patients and their caregivers staying in Asheville for medical treatment, seeks volunteers to support and register guests. Weekend shifts: noon3pm, 3-6pm and 6-9pm. Info: rathbuncenter.org or 251-0595. CALENDAR DEADLINE The deadline for free and paid listings is 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY, one week prior to publication. Questions? Call (828)251-1333, ext. 365
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