Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters: Middle School Group MentoringBig Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as a Group Mentor to co-lead a one-hour per week session with a group of middle school students during the school year. Topics include team building, healthy relationships, communication, and conflict resolution. Session curriculum is provided. BBBSWNC staff conduct a volunteer interview, background checks, reference checks, and a training. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm). Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBSWNC encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds or Owen Middle School. Volunteers must commit to volunteering for at least one school semester, but one calendar school year is preferred. Volunteer Requirements Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above 18 years of age or older Personal transportation Complete BBBS application and interview Complete a background check Experience working with youth encouraged Skills Required: Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your mentees for one hour each week during the school year prepared to lead Group with the Group lesson plan provided by BBBSWNC for that week. Showing up for your mentees is vital. Foster Aspirations: Support your mentees in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals. Encourage Academic Growth/Sense of Belonging: Help your mentees build confidence and skills while promoting a sense of belonging with their fellow peers, and academic growth. Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentees returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events. Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentees and keep all shared information confidential except for possible safety concerns, which must be communicated ASAP to a BBBSWNC staff member. Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Group Mentoring Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support.
Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting. Location: Your volunteer site will be at a school we partner with including - Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds and Owen Middle School - selected based on what’s most convenient for you or what Group Mentor volunteer positions are available. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building. Health/Safety: Once accepted, volunteers will complete an orientation and interview process, background and reference checks, a virtual 60-minute safety training and also additional Group Mentoring training with a BBBSWNC staff member. To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org. Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as a Group Mentor to co-lead a one-hour per week session with a group of middle school students during the school year. Topics include team building, healthy relationships, communication, and conflict resolution. Session curriculum is provided. BBBSWNC staff conduct a volunteer interview, background checks, reference checks, and a training. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm). Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBSWNC encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds or Owen Middle School. Volunteers must commit to volunteering for at least one school semester, but one calendar school year is preferred. Volunteer Requirements Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above 18 years of age or older Personal transportation Complete BBBS application and interview Complete a background check Experience working with youth encouraged Skills Required: Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your mentees for one hour each week during the school year prepared to lead Group with the Group lesson plan provided by BBBSWNC for that week. Showing up for your mentees is vital. Foster Aspirations: Support your mentees in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals. Encourage Academic Growth/Sense of Belonging: Help your mentees build confidence and skills while promoting a sense of belonging with their fellow peers, and academic growth. Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentees returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events. Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentees and keep all shared information confidential except for possible safety concerns, which must be communicated ASAP to a BBBSWNC staff member. Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Group Mentoring Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support.
Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting. Location: Your volunteer site will be at a school we partner with including - Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds and Owen Middle School - selected based on what’s most convenient for you or what Group Mentor volunteer positions are available. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building. Health/Safety: Once accepted, volunteers will complete an orientation and interview process, background and reference checks, a virtual 60-minute safety training and also additional Group Mentoring training with a BBBSWNC staff member. To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org. Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters: Site-Based MentoringBig Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. BBBS is looking for volunteers to serve as one-to-one mentors to an elementary school student. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm). Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBS encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at an ACS, BCS or charter school. Volunteers must commit to volunteering for one (1) calendar year. Volunteer Requirements Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above 18 years of age or older Personal transportation Complete BBBS application and interview Complete a background check Experience working with youth encouraged Skills Required: Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your mentee for one hour each week during the school year. Showing up for your mentees is vital. Foster Aspirations: Support your mentee in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals. Encourage Academic Growth: Help your mentee build confidence and skills in reading, math, and other school subjects. Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentee returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events. Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentee and keep all shared information confidential. Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support. Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting. Location: Your volunteer site will be at a school we partner with, selected based on what’s most convenient for you—whether that’s near your home or workplace. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building. Health/Safety: Once accepted, volunteers will complete a virtual 60-minute safety training and also additional best practices and safety discussion with a BBBS staff member during the orientation and interview process. To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND! Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. BBBS is looking for volunteers to serve as one-to-one mentors to an elementary school student. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm). Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBS encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at an ACS, BCS or charter school. Volunteers must commit to volunteering for one (1) calendar year. Volunteer Requirements Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above 18 years of age or older Personal transportation Complete BBBS application and interview Complete a background check Experience working with youth encouraged Skills Required: Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your mentee for one hour each week during the school year. Showing up for your mentees is vital. Foster Aspirations: Support your mentee in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals. Encourage Academic Growth: Help your mentee build confidence and skills in reading, math, and other school subjects. Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentee returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events. Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentee and keep all shared information confidential. Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support. Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting. Location: Your volunteer site will be at a school we partner with, selected based on what’s most convenient for you—whether that’s near your home or workplace. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building. Health/Safety: Once accepted, volunteers will complete a virtual 60-minute safety training and also additional best practices and safety discussion with a BBBS staff member during the orientation and interview process. To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND! Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jun 30, 2026 Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Big Brothers Big Sisters: Community-Based MentoringBig Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs between volunteers (Bigs) and community youth (Littles) aged 7-15. Bigs spend their time cooking, gardening, hiking, and exploring with their Littles to spark their passions and ignite their potential.
BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as one-to-one mentors to youth aged 7-15. Volunteers must have availability for two-to-four (2-4) hours two (2) times a month. Volunteers must be available on weekends and occasionally on weeknights. Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBS encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers must commit to 2 - 4 hours biweekly.Volunteers must commit to volunteering for one (1) calendar year. Volunteer Requirements Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above 18 years of age or older Personal transportation Complete BBBS application and interview Complete a background check Experience working with youth encouraged Skills Required: Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your Little for 2 - 4 hours biweekly for one calendar year. Showing up for your Little is vital. Foster Aspirations/Mentorship Relationship: Support your Little in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals while fostering your connection and mentorship. Encourage Academic Growth/Personal Sparks: Help your Little build confidence, skills and personal sparks. Remain Flexible: Be flexible when outings are occasionally disrupted or need to be rescheduled. Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Program Coordinator and your Little's family to ensure a strong mentorship.
Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting. Location: Where you live or work will be heavily considered when matching you with your Little. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building. Health/Safety: Once accepted, volunteers will be interviewed, get background and reference checks, and complete a virtual 60-minute safety training. To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org. Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs between volunteers (Bigs) and community youth (Littles) aged 7-15. Bigs spend their time cooking, gardening, hiking, and exploring with their Littles to spark their passions and ignite their potential.
BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as one-to-one mentors to youth aged 7-15. Volunteers must have availability for two-to-four (2-4) hours two (2) times a month. Volunteers must be available on weekends and occasionally on weeknights. Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBS encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers must commit to 2 - 4 hours biweekly.Volunteers must commit to volunteering for one (1) calendar year. Volunteer Requirements Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above 18 years of age or older Personal transportation Complete BBBS application and interview Complete a background check Experience working with youth encouraged Skills Required: Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your Little for 2 - 4 hours biweekly for one calendar year. Showing up for your Little is vital. Foster Aspirations/Mentorship Relationship: Support your Little in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals while fostering your connection and mentorship. Encourage Academic Growth/Personal Sparks: Help your Little build confidence, skills and personal sparks. Remain Flexible: Be flexible when outings are occasionally disrupted or need to be rescheduled. Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Program Coordinator and your Little's family to ensure a strong mentorship.
Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting. Location: Where you live or work will be heavily considered when matching you with your Little. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building. Health/Safety: Once accepted, volunteers will be interviewed, get background and reference checks, and complete a virtual 60-minute safety training. To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org. Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Aug 15, 2026 Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |