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Asheville Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Spotlight
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Make A Difference
Because of our valued volunteers around 93¢ cents of every dollar donated to ABCCM goes to service those in need. As an ABCCM Volunteer you can make a big difference the lives of others. Last year, through the help of our volunteers ABCCM served 19,572 hot meals, 37,508 food boxes, distributed 151,912 household items, furniture, and clothing to families with children, Veterans (including rapid rehousing for over 150 homeless Veterans), homeless women with children, and the elderly in crisis in our community.
This year, on the heels of Covid-19 ABCCM needs the help of volunteers more than ever! Whether new, or a returning volunteer at ABCCM we identify the ideal volunteer position that fits you, your interests, passion, personality and schedule. If you are blessed to be in a position to volunteer, ABCCM needs you. All you have to do is talk to one of our volunteers, which we are glad to share with you. You are likely to hear that volunteering at ABCCM is one of the most rewarding experiences of their life. Learn more about ABCCM’s ministry services and find the right place for you to use your talents, passions and interests to make a positive impact on the lives of people in your community.
If you are blessed to be in a position to volunteer during this crisis, ABCCM needs you. Learn more about ABCCM’s ministry services and find the right job and place for you to use your talents and passions, making a positive impact on the lives of people in your community.
ABCCM provides ways for church members to serve as local missionaries, serving our neighbors in crisis. Orientation, training is provided as we resolve crises through intentional community. For general questions or for group volunteer information please contact Volunteer Administrator, at (828) 398-6836 or email volunteer@abccm.org.
Crisis Ministry
A volunteer listening ministry for individuals or families in crisis; gaps are filled with short-term and long-term strategies. Emergency food boxes, clothing, household and furniture items are provided; also emergency financial assistance helps stop evictions, keeps folks safe and warm by helping with utility cut-offs for electric, water, gas; including heating assistance for fuel oil, and propane.
Volunteers Needed: Mon-Fri 8:30-12:30 or 12:30-4:30
Receptionists – Counselors – Filing- Data Entry – Food Pantry – Clothing Room – Soup Kitchen
Jail Ministry
A listening ministry in the Buncombe County Detention Center where volunteers offer Bible studies and Chaplains connect with detainees to find meaning and direction at the crossroad in their lives. Library cart volunteers organize Bibles and religious material. Chaplains minister in times of loss. Pastoral care is offered to County deputies and staff. Monthly prayer services are held.
Volunteers Needed:
Bible Study Leaders (2 each) in 1 hour blocks, morning, noon and evening
Medical Ministry
Volunteers provide access to medical care and medicine at no charge for uninsured adults, many of whom are working but without insurance. Gaps are filled for health care and increase access to medical and pharmacy services for those below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Volunteers Needed: Mon, Tues, Wed. Clinic Sessions
Care Management in afternoon. Receptionists – Charting – Intake – Physicians – Nurses – CNAs – Pharmacists – Pharmacy Techs – Students – Residency
Transformation Village
Volunteers provide homeless women and children a safe place to heal, develop life skills, good education and living wage jobs that lead to a permanent home. This campus offers a model of intentional community where 8 out of 10 leave with stable jobs and a home of their own.
Volunteers Needed: Mon-Fri in shifts from 9-12, 1-5, 7-9
Cook Teams, Receptionists, Data Entry, Beauticians, Life-skill Teachers, Bible Study, Child Enrichment Leaders, after School Tutors & Mentors
Veterans Restoration Quarters
Volunteers are committed to providing Veterans with a safe place to heal, develop life skills, good education and living wage jobs that lead to a permanent home. This campus offers a model of intentional community where 8 out of 10 leave with stable jobs and a home of their own
Volunteers Needed: Mon-Fri in shifts from 9-12, 1-5, 7-9
Cook Teams, Receptionists, Data Entry, Barbers, Life-skill teachers, Bible Study Leaders & Mentors
Veterans Services of the Carolinas
VSC serves primarily homeless Veterans and their families by meeting critical needs with short-term and long-term strategies to resolve their crises. Services: A Call Center 855-962-8387, homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, Veterans Employment and Training (VETS); and a HOPE program for chronically homeless Veterans by reconnecting them with community.
Volunteers Needed:
Call Center operators, work readiness volunteers, coaches, Stand-Down
Recovery Living Ministry
Volunteers are committed to providing men with a safe place to heal, develop life skills including recovery living strategies, good education and living wage jobs that lead to a permanent home. Our campus offers a model of intentional community that brings true life transformation through spiritual formation with best practices in healthy emotional and recovery processes.
Volunteers Needed: Mon-Fri in shifts from 9-12, 1-5, 7-9
Cook Teams, Receptionists, Data Entry, Barbers, Life-skill teachers, Bible Study Leaders & Mentors
Special Events
ABCCM hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. These events are essential to informing our community of the many services ABCCM provides, while also helping raise funds for ABCCM’s many areas of ministry. We need people to assist with event planning, setup, decorating, and day of coordination. To serve in one of these areas, please contact Caleb Bradshaw, Volunteer Administrator, at (828) 398-6836 or email volunteer@abccm.org.
