Volunteerism

Civic Responsibility is an integral aspect of UNC Asheville’s Strategic Plan. Working with the Key Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning, Special Programs provides opportunities for students to become actively engaged in volunteer service projects in the local and regional community. In recent years, there has been an increase in community engagement. Now more than ever, giving your time for the betterment of those less fortunate is very important. Volunteerism is the purest form of philanthropy.

Throughout the semester volunteer opportunities will be listed on this page. If you would like to be notified of upcoming events, please contact Mary Chakales, Director of Special Programs at mchakale@unca.edu 828.232.2417

Please visit the Key Center, Student Organizations  and the Student Environmental Center pages to learn about the many opportunities UNC Asheville has to volunteer throughout the academic year.

Special Volunteer Opportunity for Computer Tutors

• Are you patient?  Do you like to teach others about something you love?
• Tutors are needed to teach older adults about email,web surfing, & receiving and sending pics from family.

Requirements are:  Computer skills, patience for teaching older learners with vision and hearing loss,your own transportation to Givens Estates United Methodist Retirement Community - 2360 Sweeten Creek Road.,  Asheville 28803.  If you are interested please contact LuAnne Ammons 828.271.6395 lammons@givensestates.org