Hendersonville offers a multitude of volunteer opportunities. In May 1996, Leadership Asheville published a Directory of Volunteer Opportunities . It's a little dated, but will give you an idea of the various organizations you can assist with.
Training is provided for volunteers.
The Child Advocacy Center is also seeking volunteers to assist in their office and in their community outreach program. For more information, call 254-2000. The North Carolina Arboretum has many volunteer opportunities which include interpretive guiding in the gardens, greenhouse and trails, grounds maintenance, assisting staff in areas such as nursery, bonsai and interior plantings, visitor services as well as clerical and library support. The Arboretum is located on a beautiful 426-acre site southwest of Asheville. If interested in volunteering, call Patty Lyons at 665-2492.