Needs From: Ashe County Volunteer Initiative

Ashe Harvest Ministries is in need of some volunteers to help our customers who come into the pantry to shop and guide them through the process of how to and what to get for a healthy meal. We would like to be able to offer everyday access to our customers; however, to do that, we need you to volunteer. If you are interested in helping, please contact us at 336-877-6322

We welcome volunteers to share their time, talents, hobbies and skills with our residents every single day! We are looking for people who think that age is just a number. We need volunteers to help with activities such as playing an instrument, dancing, singing, doing yoga or even just sitting and talking to reminisce with the wonderful people that call Generations home.

We welcome volunteers to share their time, talents, hobbies and skills with our residents every single day! We are looking for people who think that age is just a number. We need volunteers to help with activities such as calling Bingo, playing an instrument, dancing, singing, doing yoga or even just reminiscing with the wonderful people that call Generations home.

Volunteers are needed to help the senior center staff in planning and coordinating special events such as parties, fundraisers, health fairs, etc.  Volunteers will help at the event with setting up, preparing food, and clean up.  Volunteers are needed a month in advance and will be provided with details of tasks prior to the special event.  

WYN’s Ashe County mentoring program helps youth between the ages of 6 and 17 who need a little extra support and guidance. We do this by connecting them with a volunteer mentor in the community who is willing to hang out with them and be their role model and cheerleader. We can all remember a person in our lives whose kindness and wisdom made us who we are today. Consider becoming that hero for a young person in your community.

We encourage devoting at least 8 hours a month for at least one year once matched with your mentee. These hours can be spent at the park, getting ice cream, doing homework, or any other positive activities you and your mentee might like to do.

Join Florence Thomas Art School as a Volunteer and help create a warm, welcoming environment for visitors while supporting our mission to foster lifelong engagement with the arts. Volunteers will greet guests, assist with gallery and shop sales, provide information about our programs, and help with light administrative or organizational tasks.

What We're Looking For: We're seeking friendly, reliable individuals who enjoy engaging with the public and are passionate about the arts. Comfort with learning a Point-of-Sale system is helpful but not required.

Time Commitment: Shifts are typically 3 hours and can be scheduled regularly (e.g. every Wednesday) or flexibly based on your availability.

Training & Support: Volunteers received training on customer service and organization programs. Staff are always available for support during shifts. 

Interested in Volunteering? Contact Samantha Oleschuk at samantha.ftas@gmail.com or 336-649-3827.

Volunteers will learn to use all exercise equipment and be present in the exercise room to assist patrons with using equipment as needed.  There is an immediate need for this position. 

Volunteers will set up for training through the IRS beginning in January through online trainings and testing.  Once completed, volunteer will prepare taxes 2 days a week during the tax season beginning in February and ending in April.  

Volunteers will be set up for training through the IRS beginning in January through online trainings and testing.  Once completed volunteers will assist in collecting documentation needed for preparing taxes.  Volunteers that are interested will need to contact Jennifer Richardson by December 1st. 

Volunteers will provide leadership in teaching classes, seminars, presentations, computer classes, along with health and wellness classes.

Volunteers will train with the NC Department of Insurance, will counsel Medicare beneficiaries with options and attend quarterly trainings.  Training for this program requires online module trainings at your own pace and approval by the NC Department of Insurance.  This program runs throughout the year, a couple days a week, with more need during the Medicare Open Enrollment period of October 15th through December 7th. 

Volunteers needed to greet patrons, answer and direct phone calls to appropriate programs within Generations Ashe, provide tours of the senior center, and help visitors gain membership.  Volunteers are needed from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.  Other hours may be needed depending upon schedule changes.  This position is an immediate need.  

Volunteers needed to deliver meals to our homebound clients Monday through Friday.  You can sign up for one day or as many as you would like.  Training will be provided.  

Assisting clients with how to use the exercise machines, staying hydrated and proper safety techniques.

With feeding and caring for animals, there is a ton of items (bowls, litter pans, toys) that require regular and daily washing. 

Clean up of the outdoor space, to include scooping poop, pulling weeds, etc.

We need two additional drivers to go onto a rotational schedule and/or be a back-up driver. The responsibilities include picking up food from Food Lion and Second Harvest deliveries. Will need to be able to lift up to 50lbs, have a good driving record, and be comfortable driving a van. Wednesdays from about 10-12 (back-up drivers would be as needed Monday- Friday 10-12).  Training is provided for the process by current volunteer drivers. The Wednesday position requires a one-hour Zoom meeting by Second Harvest to become certified.

This volunteer position picks out and bags frozen and refrigerated food as well as bags/boxes shelf stable groceries for clients during their appointments. Training is provided on-site. This position has a lot of interaction with the clients so needs to be someone friendly and comfortable working with the public.

Multiple shifts needed

Wednesday: Afternoon from 1-3 

Fridays: 9-3 (preferred shift) but the position can be split into  morning (9-12) and afternoon (1-3) if unable to commit the whole day