From assisting with the operation of our athletic leagues, or helping at our recreation centers to constructing a new playground, or helping to make our festivals a reality, we offer a wealth of philanthropic opportunity. Although the following list is by no means complete, here are a few volunteer opportunities we have available over the next year. To be a volunteer with the Asheville Urban Trail is to be part of Asheville s outdoor history and art museum, a walk through time that explores Asheville s architecture, people, and many events in Asheville s colorful past. Volunteers are needed to lead the Trail s walking tours April-November, the second Friday of each month at 4 p.m., the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., and other groups as requested. Guides lead groups of 10 to 15 people along the 1.7-mile trail in downtown Asheville consisting of 30 stations depicting artwork and historic information, and interpreting each station by telling each one s story and historical significance.
Volunteers receive classroom training and hands-on training with an experienced guide.
Recreation Centers Volunteers are needed as youth athletic coaches, recreation center instructors, senior citizen income tax assistants, after-school tutors, dance instructors, fitness instructors and in many more program areas in the Parks and Recreation Department. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Recreation Center Director in your geographical area. The goal is to build the entire project in just five days. Shifts are available each day for skilled and unskilled construction crew, food crew, childcare crew, and volunteer crew. Volunteers receive a T-shirt, lots of hospitality, and the rewarding camaraderie in putting one of Asheville s premier playgrounds on the ground.