Volunteer Orientation
Intro orientation for new volunteers with an overview of the Asheville Tool Library’s mission, roles, and expectations. Learn how shifts work and how lending tools supports neighbors through practical community resource sharing.
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Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.
Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.
Hands-on bench build where volunteers cut, assemble, stain, and prep wooden benches for installation at high-traffic Asheville bus stops. Community-powered transit improvement with shared tools, donated supplies, and practical woodworking teamwork.
Hands-on intro to machine sewing covering threading, basic stitches, and simple troubleshooting, ending with a finished take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for a beginner-friendly skills night.
Hands-on intro to machine sewing covering threading, basic stitches, and simple troubleshooting, ending with a finished take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for a beginner-friendly skills night.
Hands-on intro to machine sewing covering threading, basic stitches, and simple troubleshooting, ending with a finished take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one on site for a beginner-friendly skills night.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Learn how Asheville Buncombe Community Land Trust’s model creates permanently affordable homes through shared equity and stewardship. The orientation breaks down eligibility, the buying process, and next steps for prospective first time buyers.
Practical first aid training focused on recognizing life threatening bleeding and using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets under stress. Leave with confidence to respond quickly in real world emergencies.
Practical first aid training focused on recognizing life threatening bleeding and using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets under stress. Leave with confidence to respond quickly in real world emergencies.
Practical first aid training focused on recognizing life threatening bleeding and using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets under stress. Leave with confidence to respond quickly in real world emergencies.
Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.
Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.
Hands-on beekeeping workshop covering the full honey-extraction process from comb to jar, with practical tips on tools and technique. Leave with your own jar of raw, local honey and new know-how for small-scale harvesting.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through of Transylvania County Library with staff sharing hidden services, insider tips, and how to use local resources. Welcoming orientation for newcomers and longtime library regulars alike.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on shiitake mushroom cultivation workshop using drilled hardwood logs and plug spawn inoculation techniques. Leave with a freshly inoculated log and practical tips for fruiting, watering, and long term log care at home.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on garden stewardship at the Asheville Botanical Garden focused on ecological management of wild garden areas. Expect practical guidance on native plants, invasive control, and habitat restoration while working outdoors alongside local gardeners and conservation-minded neighbors.
Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small household items you can fit in a car—appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and small engines. Emphasis on safety and waste reduction by extending the life of everyday gear.
Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small household items you can fit in a car—appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and small engines. Emphasis on safety and waste reduction by extending the life of everyday gear.
Hands-on community repair clinic where volunteer fixers troubleshoot and mend small household items you can fit in a car—appliances, tools, furniture, sewing machines, and small engines. Emphasis on safety and waste reduction by extending the life of everyday gear.
A casual housewarming celebration honoring a new community land trust homebuyer, with neighbors gathering for congratulations and community connection at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage.
A casual housewarming celebration honoring a new community land trust homebuyer, with neighbors gathering for congratulations and community connection at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage.
A casual housewarming celebration honoring a new community land trust homebuyer, with neighbors gathering for congratulations and community connection at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Practical overview of affordable homeownership options in McDowell County through the Community Land Trust model, with details on eligibility, application steps, and long term affordability. Hosted at Foothills Watershed in Old Fort for local residents and prospective buyers.
Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.
Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.
Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.
Secure bike valet parking run by Asheville on Bikes during the Burnpile Beer Fest at Burial Forestry Camp. Roll in by bicycle, get a monitored spot for your ride, and support a sustainability minded festival commute.
Secure bike valet parking run by Asheville on Bikes during the Burnpile Beer Fest at Burial Forestry Camp. Roll in by bicycle, get a monitored spot for your ride, and support a sustainability minded festival commute.
Secure bike valet parking run by Asheville on Bikes during the Burnpile Beer Fest at Burial Forestry Camp. Roll in by bicycle, get a monitored spot for your ride, and support a sustainability minded festival commute.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Hands-on sewing and mending help for torn clothes, missing buttons, and simple fabric fixes in a public library setting. A community repair cafe vibe centered on practical skills, waste reduction, and neighbor-to-neighbor know-how.
Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.
Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.
Community review session for Buncombe County’s first pedestrian plan, with a draft walking network and ranked project list shaped by 1,015+ resident ideas. Share feedback on where people want to walk and how to improve countywide walkability.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
An evening meetup for Asheville men focused on community building, new connections, and getting plugged into local men’s groups. Gather at a relaxed brewery space for conversation, support, and involvement opportunities.
A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
A lunchtime talk exploring Asheville’s food history and the people, places, and flavors that shaped it. Casual coworking setting encourages conversation, questions, and community connections over lunch.
Weekly evening gathering to connect with neighbors, share local resources, and coordinate services in an open-to-the-public community meeting. Ideal for residents looking for mutual aid connections and ongoing civic engagement.
Weekly evening gathering to connect with neighbors, share local resources, and coordinate services in an open-to-the-public community meeting. Ideal for residents looking for mutual aid connections and ongoing civic engagement.
Weekly evening gathering to connect with neighbors, share local resources, and coordinate services in an open-to-the-public community meeting. Ideal for residents looking for mutual aid connections and ongoing civic engagement.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.
Bi monthly Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting focused on local governance, county policy, and public business. Held at the Buncombe County Courthouse with an in person civic agenda and community participation.