Looking for able bodied members of the Gerton community to serve as volunteer firefighters. We will train you to meet the standards required for the position. | Requirements: Contact the department for list | Categories: Firefighter, EMT

Help document biodiversity at Hickory Nut Gap Farm by hiking with experts in various fields. Volunteers will assist in identifying and recording species, and will receive free admission to the evening barn dance.

Assist in organizing and managing the Swannanoa Community Yard Sale, a popular event with dozens of sellers and hundreds of buyers. Volunteers will help with setup, coordination, and ensuring a smooth experience for participants.

Join the Food Crew to help coordinate lunch donations and pick-ups for the campers. This role is essential for ensuring that all campers are fed and taken care of during the camp sessions.

As a Workshop Leader, you will bring your interests and passions to camp by presenting or assisting with a 1-hour workshop for campers. Topics can include Music Herstory, Self Defense, Songwriting, and more, allowing for creativity and engagement.

AMP Volunteers are ages 16-18 who want to explore the experience of being a rock camp counselor. This role is designed for youth who are interested in mentoring younger campers and gaining leadership skills.

Instrument Instructors help teach campers how to play an instrument. You can choose to lead full-time instruction or assist part-time, making this a flexible role for those with musical skills.

As a Band Coach, you will provide direct support for camper bands as they write lyrics, play music together, and create logos and merchandise. This role is crucial in helping campers collaborate and express their musical talents.

Provide a permanent home for senior cats under the guardianship of Laps and Naps. The organization covers veterinary expenses, food, and litter, unless the caregiver chooses to donate these expenses.

Volunteer to launch and manage capital campaigns to raise funds for the Laps and Naps Sanctuary. Experience in fundraising and campaign management is required.

Provide a quiet, loving foster home for senior cats until they can be adopted. Laps and Naps will supply food, litter, and veterinary care, while foster families must allow potential adopters to visit the cats at pre-arranged times.

Volunteers deliver flowers and meals to isolated seniors during Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, and Passover. Volunteers are assigned to deliver to 2-3 homes or facilities, providing meals and an opportunity for seniors to honor the holiday.

Faye’s Place provides socialization for isolated seniors and respite for caregivers. Volunteers assist with serving beverages and lunch, leading activities, and providing companionship to seniors, many of whom have varying degrees of dementia.

Provide direct support for camper bands as they write lyrics, play music together, and create logos and merchandise. This role involves mentoring and guiding young musicians in a collaborative environment.

Support kids who may be total beginners to their instrument, instilling musical confidence and skills that campers can bring to band practice. This role is ideal for musicians or teachers passionate about music education.

Present or assist with 1-hour workshops for campers on topics ranging from DJing to Self Defense to Songwriting to Zine-making. Share your expertise and engage with campers in a dynamic learning environment.

Coordinate lunch donations and pick-ups, supporting the camp's logistical needs. This role involves organizational skills and the ability to work behind the scenes to ensure smooth camp operations.

Explore the world of being a rock camp counselor as a junior counselor. This role is for volunteers ages 16-18 who want to gain experience in leadership and mentorship within a supportive camp environment.

We accept volunteers who need to complete community service hours. You’ll be asked a few questions during the screening process so we can review your request quickly and fairly.

Every hour you give helps provide food for families across Western North Carolina. Individual volunteers can help with a variety of tasks, turning your time into meals for neighbors in need.