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

      Contact:  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
      Waste Reduction Partners

      Contact: Wayne Rumble at  wrp(at)landofsky.org

      • Volunteer your technical expertise as a retired engineer or scientist. Retired professionals perform waste, energy, and water efficiency assessments at WNC businesses and institutions.  Help organizations save money and reduce their environmental impacts. Flexible time commitments, results-oriented projects, stipend available.
      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

       

       SUBMIT A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR LISTING