Volunteer Opportunities

 

We want to help all the local nonprofits that are working on sustainability related issues to find volunteers:  

 
Ashevillage Institute
  • Workdays are Tuesday-Saturday 9-5.  Will include making and applying clay paint and earthen plasters, starting permaculture gardens, and more as we do the eco-remodel of AVI.   Internships are available too.  Please contact them before going.  www.kleiwerks.org/avi or call 828.225.8820.
Blue Ridge Biofuels
  • Volunteer to help with their mission to bring local biodiesel production to Asheville. Info: 253-1034 
Bountiful Cities Project
  • Opportunities to be involved include gardening, beekeeping, compost maintenance, watering, working with youth, organizing, and administration.  Info: www.bountifulcitiesproject.org
Clean Water for North Carolina
Dogwood Alliance
  • Volunteers are always needed and the following internships are also available: Outreach, Administrative, Research, Membership.  Info: 251-2525 or website
Mountain Voices Alliance
  • Volunteers are needed to attend various city/county meetings and report back, research projects, e-newsletter, and database entry.  Visit www.mvalliance.net for more information or call 255-8537.
Pure Food Partners
Quality Forward

      Info: www.qualityforward.org/volunteers.html  254-1776  (they have a volunteer email list)

      • Volunteers needed to do plantings, litter sweeps, and stream and river cleanups throughout the year.
      • Adopt a Street Program: If you're interested in adopting a neighborhood street within the Asheville city limits, call QF to see if your street is still eligible. QF will provide bags, gloves, safety vest and a prompt litter bag pick up.  
      RiverLink

      Info: 252-8474 or www.riverlink.org/volunteer.asp   Monthly volunteer orientations.  More on website.

      • Adopt-a-Stream is a hands-on way for local residents/businesses to get actively involved in improving the water quality of the FBR watershed.
      • River Cleanups take place every month. large and small groups are encouraged to participate.
      • Tour Guide: Give tours of the FBR project.
      • Internships and more.
      Sustainable Asheville

      Info:  info(at)sustainableasheville.org

      • Help keep our online sustainability calendar as thorough as possible
      • Create and/or distribute flyers for our events
      • Help with content in our email newsletter
      • Help with fundraising
      • Do introductions for new discussion course groups.  For more info on the courses click here.
      Vance Elementary School
      • Seeking volunteers for a community teaching garden
      • All volunteers need to pass a background check and be available during school hours. Info: gillian.garson(at)asheville.k12.nc.us  or 828-350-6600 x6612
      WNC Alliance
      • Volunteers to help with the elimination of invasive exotic plants.  Info: bob(at)wnca.org
      • Help protect and preserve our natural land, water and air resources! Call 828-258-8737

       

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