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Saturday, September
19, 2020
Equity underlies everything we do. We serve immigrants, low-wealth, and disadvantaged individuals of every age. We know that literacy is the primary determinant of health, employment, income levels, and constructive self-expression. In 2017, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that sixty percent of children nationwide are not reading proficiently. Without intervention children who do not read proficiently become adults with low literacy and the cycle continues. Our one-on-one and small group tutoring is free and based on students’ schedules, making it accessible to those who would otherwise be unable to afford or attend traditional classroom settings.
Our Ideal Volunteer Tutor
The ideal volunteer tutor is someone seeking to make a one-year commitment of two hours per week to help someone else make the change of a lifetime. For our volunteer tutors, an education background is helpful, but not necessary. The most important qualities are patience, an open mind, and resourcefulness. Tutors also need to be non-judgmental and sensitive to cultural differences. A GED or high school diploma is required. Ideal tutors enjoy seeing concrete outcomes from their efforts and sharing in the life-changing successes of others. See our full tutor position description here.

If you’re able to volunteer, all of us at MANNA, as well as recipients of food boxes across WNC, would be incredibly grateful for your support. If you’re unable to volunteer, we would greatly appreciate you spreading the word and letting friends, family members and neighbors know of the need for food assistance that exists right now and how they can help by volunteering with us here at MANNA.
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MANNA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Without Key Groups of Volunteers, MANNA is Straining to Meet the Food Needs for 100,000 People Each Month
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer roles range from:
- Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
- Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
- Picking corn from the maze for our Corn Cannons!
- Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!
*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.
Volunteer Perks
- Shifts are two or three hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
- You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
- FREE ticket to visit Maze on Thursdays!
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Sunday, September
20, 2020
Equity underlies everything we do. We serve immigrants, low-wealth, and disadvantaged individuals of every age. We know that literacy is the primary determinant of health, employment, income levels, and constructive self-expression. In 2017, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that sixty percent of children nationwide are not reading proficiently. Without intervention children who do not read proficiently become adults with low literacy and the cycle continues. Our one-on-one and small group tutoring is free and based on students’ schedules, making it accessible to those who would otherwise be unable to afford or attend traditional classroom settings.
Our Ideal Volunteer Tutor
The ideal volunteer tutor is someone seeking to make a one-year commitment of two hours per week to help someone else make the change of a lifetime. For our volunteer tutors, an education background is helpful, but not necessary. The most important qualities are patience, an open mind, and resourcefulness. Tutors also need to be non-judgmental and sensitive to cultural differences. A GED or high school diploma is required. Ideal tutors enjoy seeing concrete outcomes from their efforts and sharing in the life-changing successes of others. See our full tutor position description here.

If you’re able to volunteer, all of us at MANNA, as well as recipients of food boxes across WNC, would be incredibly grateful for your support. If you’re unable to volunteer, we would greatly appreciate you spreading the word and letting friends, family members and neighbors know of the need for food assistance that exists right now and how they can help by volunteering with us here at MANNA.
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MANNA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Without Key Groups of Volunteers, MANNA is Straining to Meet the Food Needs for 100,000 People Each Month
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer roles range from:
- Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
- Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
- Picking corn from the maze for our Corn Cannons!
- Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!
*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.
Volunteer Perks
- Shifts are two or three hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
- You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
- FREE ticket to visit Maze on Thursdays!
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Monday, September
21, 2020
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer roles range from:
- Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
- Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
- Picking corn from the maze for our Corn Cannons!
- Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!
*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.
Volunteer Perks
- Shifts are two or three hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
- You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
- FREE ticket to visit Maze on Thursdays!
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Volunteer at Estes Elementary School Community Garden and learn about Bountiful Cities, an outstanding organization devoted to sustainable urban agriculture and food sovereignty in Asheville!
Tuesday, September
22, 2020
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer roles range from:
- Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
- Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
- Picking corn from the maze for our Corn Cannons!
- Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!
*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.
Volunteer Perks
- Shifts are two or three hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
- You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
- FREE ticket to visit Maze on Thursdays!
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Wednesday, September
23, 2020
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer roles range from:
- Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
- Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
- Picking corn from the maze for our Corn Cannons!
- Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!
*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.
Volunteer Perks
- Shifts are two or three hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
- You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
- FREE ticket to visit Maze on Thursdays!
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Thursday, September
24, 2020
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer roles range from:
- Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
- Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
- Picking corn from the maze for our Corn Cannons!
- Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!
*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.
Volunteer Perks
- Shifts are two or three hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
- You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
- FREE ticket to visit Maze on Thursdays!
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Friday, September
25, 2020
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer roles range from:
- Maintaining our beautiful corn maze trails!
- Hosting one of our many attractions including the jumping pillow or the slides!
- Picking corn from the maze for our Corn Cannons!
- Helping with Check-In and merchandise sales!
*If you have specific needs related to a physical disability be sure to let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you in your role assignment.
Volunteer Perks
- Shifts are two or three hours long, and you’re free to sign up for multiple shifts!
- You will receive a snack & refreshment after your shift!
- FREE ticket to visit Maze on Thursdays!
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Saturday, September
26, 2020
Equity underlies everything we do. We serve immigrants, low-wealth, and disadvantaged individuals of every age. We know that literacy is the primary determinant of health, employment, income levels, and constructive self-expression. In 2017, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that sixty percent of children nationwide are not reading proficiently. Without intervention children who do not read proficiently become adults with low literacy and the cycle continues. Our one-on-one and small group tutoring is free and based on students’ schedules, making it accessible to those who would otherwise be unable to afford or attend traditional classroom settings.
Our Ideal Volunteer Tutor
The ideal volunteer tutor is someone seeking to make a one-year commitment of two hours per week to help someone else make the change of a lifetime. For our volunteer tutors, an education background is helpful, but not necessary. The most important qualities are patience, an open mind, and resourcefulness. Tutors also need to be non-judgmental and sensitive to cultural differences. A GED or high school diploma is required. Ideal tutors enjoy seeing concrete outcomes from their efforts and sharing in the life-changing successes of others. See our full tutor position description here.

If you’re able to volunteer, all of us at MANNA, as well as recipients of food boxes across WNC, would be incredibly grateful for your support. If you’re unable to volunteer, we would greatly appreciate you spreading the word and letting friends, family members and neighbors know of the need for food assistance that exists right now and how they can help by volunteering with us here at MANNA.
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MANNA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Without Key Groups of Volunteers, MANNA is Straining to Meet the Food Needs for 100,000 People Each Month
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Sunday, September
27, 2020
Equity underlies everything we do. We serve immigrants, low-wealth, and disadvantaged individuals of every age. We know that literacy is the primary determinant of health, employment, income levels, and constructive self-expression. In 2017, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that sixty percent of children nationwide are not reading proficiently. Without intervention children who do not read proficiently become adults with low literacy and the cycle continues. Our one-on-one and small group tutoring is free and based on students’ schedules, making it accessible to those who would otherwise be unable to afford or attend traditional classroom settings.
Our Ideal Volunteer Tutor
The ideal volunteer tutor is someone seeking to make a one-year commitment of two hours per week to help someone else make the change of a lifetime. For our volunteer tutors, an education background is helpful, but not necessary. The most important qualities are patience, an open mind, and resourcefulness. Tutors also need to be non-judgmental and sensitive to cultural differences. A GED or high school diploma is required. Ideal tutors enjoy seeing concrete outcomes from their efforts and sharing in the life-changing successes of others. See our full tutor position description here.

If you’re able to volunteer, all of us at MANNA, as well as recipients of food boxes across WNC, would be incredibly grateful for your support. If you’re unable to volunteer, we would greatly appreciate you spreading the word and letting friends, family members and neighbors know of the need for food assistance that exists right now and how they can help by volunteering with us here at MANNA.
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MANNA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Without Key Groups of Volunteers, MANNA is Straining to Meet the Food Needs for 100,000 People Each Month
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Wednesday, September
30, 2020
Update! we will be HOLDING OFF on our first ever Asheville Silent Standup Comedy Show and be going back to the rooftop show due to overwhelming demand…tickets sell super fast so get them now!
What: Rooftop Stand-Up Comedy Show
Where: Rabbit Rabbit, downtown Asheville
When: September 30, 7:30p
Brought to you by Slice of Life Comedy and The Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge, featuring 10 of Asheville’s premier comics, hosted by Cody Hughes.
Rabbit Rabbit is an awesome place to safely social-distance. Home of the Asheville Taco truck and Rabbit themed specialty cocktails, this powerhouse of Asheville entertainment will now host THE place to laugh-while-you-cry about the apocalypse.
The comedy show is a ticketed event on Rabbit Rabbit’s outdoor rooftop, with very limited table seating. Come early and get sunset dinner and drinks!
Tables are extremely limited so get your tickets today!
Tickets are $10. Due to limited seating you must purchase 2 Top or 4 Top tables at a time.
Tickets are available at rabbitrabbit avl.com Contact Michele at [email protected] for more info!
Saturday, October
3, 2020
Virtual Zoom lab session in the morning and socially distanced stream side demonstration at the Big Ivy River in the afternoon!
Have fun sampling local streams for water quality! This regional effort trains adults (17+) in water quality monitoring methods. Topics covered include: basic stream ecology, how to report water quality problems, aquatic insect identification, and field sampling skills. No experience necessary. Donations accepted to defray materials cost (not required for participation).
After training, volunteers work in small groups with a Group Leader to sample sites in Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Yancey, and Mitchell counties in the spring and fall each year. Fall Sampling Start Date TBA!
RSVP required: [email protected] or 828-333-0392
EQI website: eqilab.org
Tuesday, October
6, 2020
Our Ideal Volunteer Tutor
The ideal volunteer tutor is someone seeking to make a one-year commitment of two hours per week to help someone else make the change of a lifetime. For our volunteer tutors, an education background is helpful, but not necessary. The most important qualities are patience, an open mind, and resourcefulness. Tutors also need to be non-judgmental and sensitive to cultural differences. A GED or high school diploma is required. Ideal tutors enjoy seeing concrete outcomes from their efforts and sharing in the life-changing successes of others. See our full tutor position description here.
Wednesday, October
7, 2020

Hard 2 Recycle is headed to Henderson County for the first time on Saturday, October 10th 10am-2pm. This event will be held in the TEDC Overflow Lot at Blue Ridge Community. We need volunteers to help run this event smoothly! Volunteers will be required to wear masks and follow physical distancing guidelines. PPE will be provided. Register to volunteer and join our Info Session on Wednesday October 7th at 10am via Zoom.
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Thursday, October
8, 2020
Our Ideal Volunteer Tutor
The ideal volunteer tutor is someone seeking to make a one-year commitment of two hours per week to help someone else make the change of a lifetime. For our volunteer tutors, an education background is helpful, but not necessary. The most important qualities are patience, an open mind, and resourcefulness. Tutors also need to be non-judgmental and sensitive to cultural differences. A GED or high school diploma is required. Ideal tutors enjoy seeing concrete outcomes from their efforts and sharing in the life-changing successes of others. See our full tutor position description here.
Thursday, October
15, 2020
Our Ideal Volunteer Tutor
The ideal volunteer tutor is someone seeking to make a one-year commitment of two hours per week to help someone else make the change of a lifetime. For our volunteer tutors, an education background is helpful, but not necessary. The most important qualities are patience, an open mind, and resourcefulness. Tutors also need to be non-judgmental and sensitive to cultural differences. A GED or high school diploma is required. Ideal tutors enjoy seeing concrete outcomes from their efforts and sharing in the life-changing successes of others. See our full tutor position description here.
Wednesday, October
21, 2020
We are looking for a handful of folks to help us straighten up our outdoor spaces! If you like to weed, sweep up pinecones, and just do some general light grounds work, we’d love to have you join us on Wednesday, October 21 from 3:00-5:00.