thriving children The Success Equation, under the umbrella of Children First/ Communities In Schools, unites the community to reduce the root causes of child poverty. These calendar listings feature community events and volunteer opportunities to help children thrive in Buncombe County. 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 volunteers to mentor 1 hr/week in schools and after-school programs. Volunteers 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. Information session will be held april 24 at noon. Children first/Cis • Children First/CIS seeks volunteers for its learning centers and after school program for elementary school children living in public and low-income housing. Mon.Thurs., 2:30-5:30pm. Volunteer for one hour a week and change the life of a local child. Info: childrenfirstbc.org or 768-2072. Children first/Cis mind the Gap toUr • TH (4/18), 3:30pm - The Children First/CIS Mind the Gap Tour will call attention to issues in our community that hinder the success of children and families in poverty. Donations not requested. Info and registration: AdrienneA@ Childrenfirstbc.org or 259-9717. Girls on the rUn of wnC • ONGOING - Girls on the Run of WNC seeks volunteers to plan and assist with the GOTR 5K, scheduled for May 18. Info: gotrwnc.org or 713-2321. hands on ashevillebUnCombe 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 (4/13), 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. health and wellness in workinG with older yoUth • FR (4/12), 8:30am-3:30pm United Way of Asheville and the Buncombe County Middle School Success Initiative present a miniconference for professionals working with middle and high school youth. Held at UNCA's Wilma M.
Sherrill Center. $20. Info: avl.mx/ rm or gina.gallo@unitedwayabc. org. in real life after sChool proGrams • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, 3-5pm - The IRL After School Program seeks volunteers to build relationships with middle schoolers while participating in diverse programming like hiking, financial literacy, art, sports and more. Info: acsf.org, irlacsf@gmail.com or 350-6270. literaCy CoUnCil of bUnCombe CoUnty Located at 31 College Place, Building B, Suite 221. Info: 2543442, ext. 204. • 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 to adults in our community. No prior tutoring experience required. Tutors will receive 15 hours of training as well as ongoing support from certified professionals. Orientation: may 8 and 9. Info: literacytutors@ litcouncil.com. motherlove mentor • The YWCA MotherLove program seeks volunteers to provide support and encouragement to teen mothers. A commitment of eight hours per month required. Info: 254-7206. partners Unlimited • Partners Unlimited, a program for at-risk youth ages 10-18, seeks volunteer tutors and website assistance. Info: partnersunlimited@juno.com or 281-2800. presChool oUtreaCh volUnteer traininG • MO (4/15), 9am - The Preschool Outreach Project (POP) will host volunteer training at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. No experience needed. Info: pop@buncombecounty.org or 250-4729.
volunteering ameriCan CanCer soCiety • The American Cancer Society seeks cosmetology professionals to facilitate its Look Good, Feel Better program for women undergoing cancer treatment. A training session will be held april 22. Info: 254-6931.
Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm. Info: jay@ acsf.org 350-6135. ayUsa host families • ONGOING - Ayusa seeks families interested in hosting exchange students ages 15-18. Families must pass a background check, provide room and board and a safe, supportive environment. Info: ayusa.org or 298-8873. dininG oUt for life • The Western North Carolina AIDS Project seeks volunteer ambassadors for the Dining Out for Life fundraiser, scheduled for april 25. Info: wncapvolunteer@ wncap.org or 252-7489. hands on ashevillebUnCombe 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 (4/13), 10am-1pm - FairTrade Stock-Up: Assist with unpacking and pricing merchandise for Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit, fair-trade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries. • WE (4/17), 6-8pm - Cookie night invites the public to make cookies for hospice patients at CarePartners' John Keever Solace Center. pan harmonia • Pan Harmonia seeks volunteers to assist with chamber music concerts. Volunteers receive two tickets to the concert. Info: office@ pan-harmonia.org. parkway playhoUse doCent Classes • FR (4/12), 10am & TU (4/16), 4pm - Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville, will host volunteer docent classes. Info and registration: scout879@ gmail.com or 682-5212. road to reCovery • The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatments as part of the Road to Recovery program. Info: 254-6931.
art on main • Art on Main arts and crafts festival seeks volunteers for planning, set-up and tear-down. Info: acofhc@bellsouth.net or 693-8504.
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 & 6-9pm. Info: rathbuncenter.org or 251-0595..
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
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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