DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE YWCA.
Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
YWCA of Asheville is a nonprofit organization working to bridge gaps in education, health, childcare, and earning power for women and families in the Asheville region. The mission of the YWCA of Asheville is to eliminate racism; empower women; and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World® – Building Resources for a Better Life. YWCA’s Getting Ahead program aims to provide economic empowerment for low-income women of all ages and backgrounds to make choices that positively impact themselves, their families and their community.
Title: Getting Ahead Volunteer
Reports to: Getting Ahead Coordinator
Responsibilities for the Getting Ahead Volunteer position include:
- Support the Getting Ahead Coordinator in pre-session activities for the upcoming cohort
- Help Getting Ahead Coordinator in set-up/breakdown of in-person Getting Ahead sessions.
- Help put together gift bag/care package or totes bags for getting ahead cohort
- Put together Support Materials (diapers, food boxes, clothing) for participants in the Getting Ahead office.
- Assist the GA Coordinator put together resources and information before each class and distribute if necessary.
Time Commitment: Class sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3pm; times may vary depending on prep time and clean up.
All volunteers will be subject to a background check. After responding to this posting, you will receive a separate application and further instructions from the YWCA.
To sign up for this volunteer project, simply
- click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from YWCA of Asheville
- and please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND
Why does this matter? We have to limit the number of people attending each project. This helps everyone stay safe by following COVID-19 specific safety measures. Please understand that if you show up on-site without registering first, you may be turned away so that the agency can maintain safety procedures. Safety is our top priority and we want to be sure needs are met while also being safe. Click HERE for current NC safety guidelines. 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 completing our Volunteer Experience Form.
