Volunteer Orientation
First-step orientation for new volunteers supporting a community tool library. Learn how lending operations work, what roles are available, and how to get involved with hands-on community service.
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Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on composting workshop covering the science and practice behind multiple DIY techniques, from kitchen scraps to backyard piles. Learn practical steps for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting compost systems for home gardens.
Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.
Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.
Hands-on beginner class covering machine setup, threading, bobbins, and basic stitch practice with guided troubleshooting. Expect practical tips on fabric handling and safe operation in a community tool library workshop setting.
Practical composting basics for turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich soil, with clear guidance on bins, browns vs greens, moisture, and troubleshooting odors and pests. A beginner friendly, community focused session geared toward home gardens.
Practical composting basics for turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich soil, with clear guidance on bins, browns vs greens, moisture, and troubleshooting odors and pests. A beginner friendly, community focused session geared toward home gardens.
Practical composting basics for turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich soil, with clear guidance on bins, browns vs greens, moisture, and troubleshooting odors and pests. A beginner friendly, community focused session geared toward home gardens.
Hands-on instruction covers sewing machine cleaning, oiling, tension basics, and common troubleshooting so your stitches stay smooth and consistent. A practical skill-building workshop in a community tool-lending space, geared toward beginners and DIY menders.
Hands-on instruction covers sewing machine cleaning, oiling, tension basics, and common troubleshooting so your stitches stay smooth and consistent. A practical skill-building workshop in a community tool-lending space, geared toward beginners and DIY menders.
Hands-on instruction covers sewing machine cleaning, oiling, tension basics, and common troubleshooting so your stitches stay smooth and consistent. A practical skill-building workshop in a community tool-lending space, geared toward beginners and DIY menders.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on intro class covering machine setup, threading, and basic stitching techniques, with time to complete a simple take-home project. Bring your own sewing machine or borrow one onsite from the Tool Library.
Hands-on sewing machine care and troubleshooting with guided practice on cleaning, oiling, and basic adjustments. Bring your own machine or borrow one at the tool library to build confidence in routine upkeep and smooth stitching.
Hands-on sewing machine care and troubleshooting with guided practice on cleaning, oiling, and basic adjustments. Bring your own machine or borrow one at the tool library to build confidence in routine upkeep and smooth stitching.
Hands-on sewing machine care and troubleshooting with guided practice on cleaning, oiling, and basic adjustments. Bring your own machine or borrow one at the tool library to build confidence in routine upkeep and smooth stitching.
Hands-on training in processing saved seeds—cleaning, drying, labeling, and selecting the best stock—followed by practical storage methods for long-term viability. Expect a community learning vibe with take-home tips for home gardens and seed libraries.
Hands-on training in processing saved seeds—cleaning, drying, labeling, and selecting the best stock—followed by practical storage methods for long-term viability. Expect a community learning vibe with take-home tips for home gardens and seed libraries.
Hands-on training in processing saved seeds—cleaning, drying, labeling, and selecting the best stock—followed by practical storage methods for long-term viability. Expect a community learning vibe with take-home tips for home gardens and seed libraries.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on intro to textile hand dyeing focused on refreshing and upcycling clothing with color-mixing basics and practical techniques. A beginner-friendly workshop in a tool library setting designed for skill-building and community creativity.
Hands-on seed-saving workshop practicing winnowing, screening, and wet processing with practical tool-based techniques. Learn how to clean and store seeds for long-term viability in a community tool-library setting.
Hands-on seed-saving workshop practicing winnowing, screening, and wet processing with practical tool-based techniques. Learn how to clean and store seeds for long-term viability in a community tool-library setting.
Hands-on seed-saving workshop practicing winnowing, screening, and wet processing with practical tool-based techniques. Learn how to clean and store seeds for long-term viability in a community tool-library setting.
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.
A practical, plain language breakdown of residential water heaters, covering key components, common problems, and basic maintenance and safety. Learn home repair skills in a community tool library setting geared toward curious beginners.
A practical, plain language breakdown of residential water heaters, covering key components, common problems, and basic maintenance and safety. Learn home repair skills in a community tool library setting geared toward curious beginners.
A practical, plain language breakdown of residential water heaters, covering key components, common problems, and basic maintenance and safety. Learn home repair skills in a community tool library setting geared toward curious beginners.
Hands-on drywall fundamentals focused on cutting, patching, and priming for clean, paint-ready repairs. Learn practical DIY home-maintenance skills with guided instruction and take-home know-how for future fixes.
Hands-on drywall fundamentals focused on cutting, patching, and priming for clean, paint-ready repairs. Learn practical DIY home-maintenance skills with guided instruction and take-home know-how for future fixes.
Hands-on drywall fundamentals focused on cutting, patching, and priming for clean, paint-ready repairs. Learn practical DIY home-maintenance skills with guided instruction and take-home know-how for future fixes.
Hands-on seed saving workshop focused on processing harvested seeds, cleaning techniques, and long-term storage methods for viability. A community learning night geared toward gardeners building local seed resilience with the Utopian Seed Project.
Hands-on seed saving workshop focused on processing harvested seeds, cleaning techniques, and long-term storage methods for viability. A community learning night geared toward gardeners building local seed resilience with the Utopian Seed Project.
Hands-on seed saving workshop focused on processing harvested seeds, cleaning techniques, and long-term storage methods for viability. A community learning night geared toward gardeners building local seed resilience with the Utopian Seed Project.
Hands-on sewing machine care class focused on safely opening up your machine, cleaning lint and buildup, and learning basic upkeep. Bring your own machine or borrow one for a practical, tool-library workshop vibe.
Hands-on sewing machine care class focused on safely opening up your machine, cleaning lint and buildup, and learning basic upkeep. Bring your own machine or borrow one for a practical, tool-library workshop vibe.
Hands-on sewing machine care class focused on safely opening up your machine, cleaning lint and buildup, and learning basic upkeep. Bring your own machine or borrow one for a practical, tool-library workshop vibe.
Hands-on drywall basics covering measuring and cutting, patching holes, taping and mudding, then sanding and priming for paint-ready walls. Practical home-repair instruction with tool guidance and take-home confidence for simple fixes.
Hands-on drywall basics covering measuring and cutting, patching holes, taping and mudding, then sanding and priming for paint-ready walls. Practical home-repair instruction with tool guidance and take-home confidence for simple fixes.
Hands-on drywall basics covering measuring and cutting, patching holes, taping and mudding, then sanding and priming for paint-ready walls. Practical home-repair instruction with tool guidance and take-home confidence for simple fixes.
Practical, plain-language breakdown of water heater basics—components, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety—geared toward confident DIY home repair. Learn in a tool library setting with community Q&A and real-world plumbing tips.
Practical, plain-language breakdown of water heater basics—components, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety—geared toward confident DIY home repair. Learn in a tool library setting with community Q&A and real-world plumbing tips.
Practical, plain-language breakdown of water heater basics—components, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety—geared toward confident DIY home repair. Learn in a tool library setting with community Q&A and real-world plumbing tips.
Hands-on welding workshop where you cut and weld steel into a sturdy firewood rack to take home. Learn shop safety, basic fabrication techniques, and proper tool use in a practical build-focused class.
Hands-on welding workshop where you cut and weld steel into a sturdy firewood rack to take home. Learn shop safety, basic fabrication techniques, and proper tool use in a practical build-focused class.
Hands-on welding workshop where you cut and weld steel into a sturdy firewood rack to take home. Learn shop safety, basic fabrication techniques, and proper tool use in a practical build-focused class.
Hands-on community workshop focused on water heater troubleshooting and basic repair skills. Practical plumbing know-how with real-world tips for diagnosing common issues and building confidence with home maintenance.
Hands-on community workshop focused on water heater troubleshooting and basic repair skills. Practical plumbing know-how with real-world tips for diagnosing common issues and building confidence with home maintenance.
Hands-on community workshop focused on water heater troubleshooting and basic repair skills. Practical plumbing know-how with real-world tips for diagnosing common issues and building confidence with home maintenance.
Hands-on metalworking workshop where you cut, drill, grind, and weld steel to build a custom take-home firewood rack. Skill-focused instruction emphasizes practical shop safety and foundational welding technique.
Hands-on metalworking workshop where you cut, drill, grind, and weld steel to build a custom take-home firewood rack. Skill-focused instruction emphasizes practical shop safety and foundational welding technique.
Hands-on metalworking workshop where you cut, drill, grind, and weld steel to build a custom take-home firewood rack. Skill-focused instruction emphasizes practical shop safety and foundational welding technique.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.
A one hour behind the scenes walk through with library staff highlighting hidden spaces, services, and how the library runs. Pick up practical tips for using catalogs, programs, and local resources to get more from your library card.