A weekly commitment to a scheduled day for a morning or evening shift, involving tasks such as feeding, watering, cleaning, and socializing with animals. Volunteers will receive training until they are comfortable performing tasks independently.

Pickup food donations from Whole Foods on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville and deliver them to the sanctuary. Pickup is usually scheduled for Sunday mornings.

Contribute artistic talents such as painting, music, writing, or healing to enhance the sanctuary's mission. Open to artists of all kinds who wish to support the sanctuary's goals.

Participate in deep cleaning, watering, sorting produce, socializing, and various farm projects. Open to individuals or groups, with specific age requirements for working with animals.

Help us provide loving and efficient intake services at our Resource Center. Responsibilities include answering phone calls and assisting neighbors in navigating the social assistance network available in Haywood County.

Join our Thrift Store team to help receive and sort donations, as well as assist in running the store. This position is perfect for those who enjoy working in a retail environment and want to support our community through affordable goods.

Visit cats at the Waynesville Petsmart adoption center to provide socialization and playtime. Includes basic cleanup and providing fresh food and water.

Create and share social media content across Facebook and Instagram, requiring 5+ posts per week.

Write short stories about rescues to share with the social community, pulling content from a gallery of pictures.

Transport cats from Waynesville to the ASPCA and back. Requires a commitment of at least 2 transports per month.

Pick up boxes of chicken thighs from Asheville and Greenville and transport them to Waynesville for cat food processing.

Assist with monthly adoption events by setting up, tearing down, and helping during events by answering questions and guiding people through the adoption process.

Help process ~600lbs of cat food every 2-3 months by grinding chicken thighs and livers with nutrients. Includes cleanup and requires about 5 hours of commitment.

Join the community to help trap cats for necessary vet care. Training and mentorship are provided until you are comfortable working independently.

Provide short-term accommodations for cats and kittens in need by allowing them to seek shelter in your home. All supplies and vet care are provided, and you simply provide food, fresh water, love, and attention.

We are looking for motivated individuals that want to give back and serve their community. We find that most people don't even know they can volunteer at their local fire department. Depending on your capabilities there is a broad range of tasks that we can always use assistance with. Maybe firefighting isn't your thing.. then we can get you certified to respond to medical calls within the community, or you can serve as a support role for our active fire fighters, bringing us water and relief when we are on extended calls. There are so many opportunities to serve within our fire department, and the training you will receive is rewarding and very useful even in your day to day life. The opportunity is out there for men or women. We would love to see you at our next meeting. We meet every Tuesday at 7:00pm. Meetings usually last an hour unless we are training. Anyone interested in joining is welcome. | Requirements: Valid Drivers License Lives within 10 miles of the station | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Department Support

We welcome school, church, and civic groups to volunteer with us. Groups can assist with sorting large quantities of food, performing minor construction or maintenance tasks, or helping during busy times to ensure our operations run smoothly.

As a Food Ministry Volunteer, you will assist in sorting and packing boxes, unloading trucks, and loading food into clients' vehicles to ensure they receive the groceries they need. This role is vital for maintaining the efficiency of our food distribution efforts.

Respond to fire, rescue, and medical calls of service from home and the fire station. Attend training at the fire station. Normal schedule for training is one night a week for 4 hours. | Requirements: Minimum age of 18. Possess a valid NC Drivers License (Class C minimum). Complete a criminal background check. Residency requirements of 10 miles from fire station or highways 110 & 276 intersection. Minimum certification of NC Medical Responder. Once accepted to membership all fire, rescue, & medical training will be provided through Haywood Community College. Most at no cost to the applicant. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Respond to fire, rescue, and medical calls of service from home and the fire station. Attend training at the fire station. Normal schedule for training is one night a week for 4 hours. | Requirements: Minimum age of 18. Possess a valid NC Drivers License (Class C minimum). Complete a criminal background check. Residency requirements of 10 miles from fire station or highways 110 & 276 intersection. Once accepted to membership all fire & rescue will be provided through Haywood Community College. Most at no cost to the applicant. | Categories: Firefighter