Hands On Asheville-Buncombe  is dedicated to linking people with opportunities to volunteer and become engaged in their community.  Hands On partners with other community-based organizations that need volunteer support in order to address social, economic or environmental needs in the community.  Our programs involve no cost to either agencies or volunteers.  In order to partner with Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, Partner Agencies must:

• Be a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency or public entity serving valid community needs broader than the interests of its membership

• Have nondiscrimination policies in place that reflect state and federal law in regards clients served and volunteers accepted

• Provide services and volunteer opportunities within Buncombe County

All Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Agency Partners have FREE access to the following services:

Hands On Agency E-Newsletter

Stay connected to Hands On by signing up to receive our monthly agency e-newsletter.

Hands On Managed Projects

We recruit and train volunteer Project Coordinators to manage regular, recurring projects at agencies in Buncombe County. These projects are typically scheduled on weekends and evenings making them accessible to working professionals. Hands On  projects can involve activities such as cooking and serving a monthly meal at a local shelter, leading craft activities at an after-school program, playing bingo with seniors, and much more. 

Volunteer Referrals for Individuals and Groups

Post your ongoing, one-time, and seasonal opportunities for individuals and groups. Need tutors?  Office assistance? Help painting a classroom?  Visitors to our site can click on the "Have Agency Contact Me" link and we will email you with contact info of interested volunteers. For date specific projects or special events you can choose to allow volunteers to sign up online.

Publicize Board, Committee and Internship Openings

List your board, committee, and internship openings with Hands On Asheville-Buncombe and reach a large, diverse group of community members who are active and engaged in creating positive social change in our area, many of whom are just waiting for an opportunity to get even more involved.

United Way's Day of Caring

Participate in our area's largest service day by inviting volunteers to assist you with large projects that are difficult to get done during the rest of the year. In 2007, over 1500 volunteers participated in Day of Caring in support of our area's nonprofits.

Is your organization interested in becoming a Partner Agency? 

1. View a list of Partner Agencies to see if your organization is represented.

2. If your organization is a Partner Agency, please contact us so we can add new       volunteer opportunities to our website.

3. If your organization is not a Partner Agency, please click here to begin the process.

We look forward to supporting your volunteer needs to

help strengthen our community.