How do you spend a free day? ^*

Outside hitting the trails

Connecting with friends + family

Working on a DIY project

Curling up with a book

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You can have lunch with any of these groups. Who do you join? ^*

Serena Williams, Muhammad Ali, and Tom Brady

Greta Thunberg, Mother Theresa, and Oprah Winfrey

Lady Gaga, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Andy Warhol

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Nikola Tesla

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What was your favorite subject in school? ^*

Science

History

Art

Math

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What word best describes you? ^*

Active

Enthusiastic

Creative

Organized

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Your birthday is coming up. What present do you want? ^*

New sneakers

A donation to a charity made in your name

Concert tickets

The latest tech gadget

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You’re a hands-on helper

You thrive in active, practical roles where you can see the impact right away.

Great fits:

Asheville Tool Library | Assist this community-based lending library as a dedicated maintenance staff repair person or tool inventory librarian — plus, explore short-term opportunities like tool sales and tool sharpening days.
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | Help WNC rebuild by joining the organization’s Disaster Home Repair Team, which has completed 92 jobs in the past year.
WNC Repair Cafe | Whether you’re a skilled seamstress or a general handyman, you can offer your skills to those in need with this Mills River-based organization.
Asheville Humane Society | Once you complete orientation and specialized training, you can walk the dogs and help socialize them.
Asheville GreenWorks | The whole family can join a cleanup to restore our roads and waterways.
MountainTrue | Clear streams across the region of debris and trash deposited by the storm.
RiverLink | Care for the French Broad River watershed by attending cleanups and park workdays.

Find plenty more ways to make meaningful change in our guide to 40+ volunteer opportunities in Asheville.

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You’re a social soul

You thrive by providing direct, personal support to those in need.

Great fits:

Meals on Wheels | Deliver meals to homebound and elderly residents during a regular weekly shift.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC | Mentor a child facing adversity, allowing them to see their full potential.
Eliada | Reach out to the little ones in the community through recreation, child development + foster care programs, or even the campus farm.
Asheville Poverty Initiative | Take and fill grocery orders or offer your hospitality services in the cafe before sitting down for a meal.
Helpmate | Provide childcare during weekly support group meetings or answer calls on its 24-hour hotline.

Find plenty more ways to make meaningful change in our guide to 40+ volunteer opportunities in Asheville.

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You’re an artisic aide

You thrive when putting your art, design, writing, or strategic thinking skills to use.

Great fits:

Asheville Art Museum | Become a docent or work with visitor services, education, and events outreach.
Open Hearts Art Center | Lend a hand with artistic projects or assist with fundraising, event planning, and communication surrounding events.
ReMix It | Help the creative reuse center by sorting donations, helping at an event, or supporting a workshop.

Read to Succeed | Work one-on-one or in small groups with K-5th grade students to boost literacy.
The POP Project | Collect and sort book donations, make book deliveries, or research and write grants.
A-B Tech | Help as a teacher’s assistant or volunteer your time as a front desk greeter — open volunteer roles are always changing.

Find plenty more ways to make meaningful change in our guide to 40+ volunteer opportunities in Asheville.

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You’re a technical teammate

You thrive in a behind-the-scenes environment, knocking out administrative and logistical tasks with ease.

Great fits:

Homeward Bound WNC | Volunteers with a special interest in clerical, resource development, or technical writing tasks are always welcome on the admin team.
Blue Ridge Pride | Help plan special events like the annual pride festival or support ongoing programs with your particular set of skills.
Pisgah Legal Services | Whether you’re an attorney or a community member ready to lend a hand, you can help the team provide legal assistance to low-income residents.
Eblen Charities | Volunteer at fundraising events or special assistance programs, help with administrative tasks, or lend a hand with warehouse organization.
Veterans Healing Farm | Assist with marketing, social media, events, fundraising, and community outreach.
NAMI Western Carolina | Help out the local chapter of this national organization by assisting with advocacy, support, and administrative or fundraising tasks.

Find plenty more ways to make meaningful change in our guide to 40+ volunteer opportunities in Asheville.

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