Volunteer Orientation
A practical introduction to volunteering with a community tool library, covering the first steps to get involved and support shared access to tools.
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Practical instruction covers the essentials of starting a beekeeping operation, from preparing for your first hive to getting underway. Beginners are welcome, with no prior workshop required.

Practical instruction covers the essentials of starting a beekeeping operation, from preparing for your first hive to getting underway. Beginners are welcome, with no prior workshop required.
Practical instruction covers the essentials of starting a beekeeping operation, from preparing for your first hive to getting underway. Beginners are welcome, with no prior workshop required.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Build confidence with sewing machine basics in a hands-on class, then complete a finished project to take home. Bring your own machine or borrow one from the Tool Library.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.
Hands-on repair night focused on mending clothes and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. A practical, skill-sharing meetup centered on reducing waste and keeping everyday items in use.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.

Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.
Learn how a local nonprofit supports library services through fundraising and volunteer efforts, with an open community meeting for adults interested in getting involved and strengthening public library resources.
Hands-on woodworking to build, stain, and install wooden benches at busy bus stops, combining community-led volunteer service with transit access and practical public-space improvements.
Hands-on woodworking to build, stain, and install wooden benches at busy bus stops, combining community-led volunteer service with transit access and practical public-space improvements.
Hands-on woodworking to build, stain, and install wooden benches at busy bus stops, combining community-led volunteer service with transit access and practical public-space improvements.
Practice welding techniques while shaping custom metal brackets for a wall shelf, gaining hands-on experience with fabrication, tool use, and practical DIY home projects in a collaborative workshop setting.
Practice welding techniques while shaping custom metal brackets for a wall shelf, gaining hands-on experience with fabrication, tool use, and practical DIY home projects in a collaborative workshop setting.
Practice welding techniques while shaping custom metal brackets for a wall shelf, gaining hands-on experience with fabrication, tool use, and practical DIY home projects in a collaborative workshop setting.

Explore affordable housing and homeownership information in a community fair setting, connecting Asheville residents with local pathways to buying a home and practical housing resources.

Explore affordable housing and homeownership information in a community fair setting, connecting Asheville residents with local pathways to buying a home and practical housing resources.
Explore affordable housing and homeownership information in a community fair setting, connecting Asheville residents with local pathways to buying a home and practical housing resources.
Beginner-friendly instruction in MIG welding and metal fabrication turns sparks and hands-on practice into a functional bike stand. A queer-inclusive workshop for learning practical metalworking skills.
Beginner-friendly instruction in MIG welding and metal fabrication turns sparks and hands-on practice into a functional bike stand. A queer-inclusive workshop for learning practical metalworking skills.
Beginner-friendly instruction in MIG welding and metal fabrication turns sparks and hands-on practice into a functional bike stand. A queer-inclusive workshop for learning practical metalworking skills.
Transform salvaged fish tins into handmade shadow boxes through a creative upcycling session focused on diverting materials from landfills and choosing crafting over consumerism.
Transform salvaged fish tins into handmade shadow boxes through a creative upcycling session focused on diverting materials from landfills and choosing crafting over consumerism.
Transform salvaged fish tins into handmade shadow boxes through a creative upcycling session focused on diverting materials from landfills and choosing crafting over consumerism.

Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.

Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn hands-on candle making by dipping wicks in 100% pure beeswax. Build practical crafting skills and leave with unique handmade candles ready to give as holiday gifts.
Learn hands-on candle making by dipping wicks in 100% pure beeswax. Build practical crafting skills and leave with unique handmade candles ready to give as holiday gifts.
Learn hands-on candle making by dipping wicks in 100% pure beeswax. Build practical crafting skills and leave with unique handmade candles ready to give as holiday gifts.
Repurpose retired climbing rope into a cute, functional can cozie through a hands-on upcycling craft session. Learn a practical reuse project that turns outdoor gear into an everyday drinkware accessory.
Repurpose retired climbing rope into a cute, functional can cozie through a hands-on upcycling craft session. Learn a practical reuse project that turns outdoor gear into an everyday drinkware accessory.
Repurpose retired climbing rope into a cute, functional can cozie through a hands-on upcycling craft session. Learn a practical reuse project that turns outdoor gear into an everyday drinkware accessory.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Break down discarded paper and old books into fresh handmade sheets, then turn them into upcycled holiday cards. A hands-on paper craft workshop focused on reuse and creative making.
Learn the fundamentals of starting a beekeeping practice with Carmen of Feral Farms, covering the ins and outs of hive care and getting started as a beekeeper.
Learn the fundamentals of starting a beekeeping practice with Carmen of Feral Farms, covering the ins and outs of hive care and getting started as a beekeeper.
Learn the fundamentals of starting a beekeeping practice with Carmen of Feral Farms, covering the ins and outs of hive care and getting started as a beekeeper.
Shape willow into a glowing lantern during a hands-on craft workshop led by a local puppet collective, blending creative making with imaginative puppet arts.
Shape willow into a glowing lantern during a hands-on craft workshop led by a local puppet collective, blending creative making with imaginative puppet arts.
Shape willow into a glowing lantern during a hands-on craft workshop led by a local puppet collective, blending creative making with imaginative puppet arts.
Use sewing machines and hands-on pattern work to create a crescent-shaped crossbody bag inspired by Baggu, making a practical handmade accessory for yourself or a thoughtful gift.
Use sewing machines and hands-on pattern work to create a crescent-shaped crossbody bag inspired by Baggu, making a practical handmade accessory for yourself or a thoughtful gift.
Use sewing machines and hands-on pattern work to create a crescent-shaped crossbody bag inspired by Baggu, making a practical handmade accessory for yourself or a thoughtful gift.

Workers across industries build organizing skills, discuss pressing labor issues, and connect around workplace justice in a recurring monthly assembly focused on collective action and worker-led change.

Workers across industries build organizing skills, discuss pressing labor issues, and connect around workplace justice in a recurring monthly assembly focused on collective action and worker-led change.
Workers across industries build organizing skills, discuss pressing labor issues, and connect around workplace justice in a recurring monthly assembly focused on collective action and worker-led change.

A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.

A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
Carve linoleum blocks and print repeating patterns in a hands-on, two-day workshop. Learn detailed printmaking techniques and leave with your own patterned gift wrap.
Carve linoleum blocks and print repeating patterns in a hands-on, two-day workshop. Learn detailed printmaking techniques and leave with your own patterned gift wrap.
Carve linoleum blocks and print repeating patterns in a hands-on, two-day workshop. Learn detailed printmaking techniques and leave with your own patterned gift wrap.
