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Friday, March 10, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Saturday, March 11, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Mar 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Mar 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Friday, March 17, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Saturday, March 18, 2023
Build Crew Work Days Hendersonville Theatre
Mar 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

We’re putting our build crew back together and we’d love to have you join us. Every 2 weeks, we’ll meet at 9 am for hands-on set construction! Whether your talents are building, painting, or you just want to learn, come out and join us every other Saturday for some creative fun. Tools and work gloves are helpful but not required

Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Auditions: Readers Theatre: The Good, The Bad and The Guilty: A Trio of One-Acts
Mar 21 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

The Good, The Bad and The Guilty: A Trio of One-Acts

The Rising of the Moon by Lady Gregory
Trifles by Susan Glaspell
In the Shadow of the Glen by J.M. Synge

Directed by Margaret Crowell

AUDITION DATE: Tuesday, March 21, 2023; 10:30 am-2:30 pm on the Mainstage

PRODUCTION DATES: April 14-16, 2023; All performances at 2:30 pm; Friday and Saturday performances at Asheville Community Theatre, Sunday performance at the Reuter Center on the campus of UNCA

REHEARSALS: Tuesdays & Thursdays March 28, 30, April 4, 6, 11, and 13, 2023; 10:30 am-2:30 pm

DIRECTOR SEEKS:
The Rising of the Moon – 4M
Trifles – 3M, 2W
In the Shadow of the Glen – 3M, 1W

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Mar 21 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Mar 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Friday, March 24, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Saturday, March 25, 2023
Artists Collective | Spartanburg Retail Volunteer Opportunities
Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg

 

Do you have a love for art and creativity?  Do you have some time on your hands?  Are you interested in getting to know a terrific group of talented artists?

Volunteering at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg may be the right move for you.  Come see what all the buzz is about and expand your circle of influence!  We are actively seeking people to volunteer at the Collective in the retail role.

 

Now is the time to make a change and get out there!  We will be happy to have you aboard.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Volunteers: Support local middle school students in an annual writing competition, Do The Write Thing
Mar 29 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
85 Mountain St

We are recruiting volunteers to support the efforts of local middle school students in an annual writing competition, Do The Write Thing. Open to all Asheville City and Buncombe County middle school students, this national competition, hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, encourages students to examine the causes and impact of youth violence and to share their ideas to stop it.

Your Role

We are seeking volunteers to read, review and score each student’s written submission (essay, poem, short story, or song). This is an excellent opportunity to support and engage with students and make a positive impact in our community.

Volunteers are needed on March 29 & 30. For full details, and to volunteer, click the button below. Thank you for supporting our youth as they work to develop solutions that make a difference in our community.

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Volunteers: Support local middle school students in an annual writing competition, Do The Write Thing
Mar 30 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
85 Mountain St

We are recruiting volunteers to support the efforts of local middle school students in an annual writing competition, Do The Write Thing. Open to all Asheville City and Buncombe County middle school students, this national competition, hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, encourages students to examine the causes and impact of youth violence and to share their ideas to stop it.

Your Role

We are seeking volunteers to read, review and score each student’s written submission (essay, poem, short story, or song). This is an excellent opportunity to support and engage with students and make a positive impact in our community.

Volunteers are needed on March 29 & 30. For full details, and to volunteer, click the button below. Thank you for supporting our youth as they work to develop solutions that make a difference in our community.

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Mar 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Build Crew Work Days Hendersonville Theatre
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hendersonville Theatre

We’re putting our build crew back together and we’d love to have you join us. Every 2 weeks, we’ll meet at 9 am for hands-on set construction! Whether your talents are building, painting, or you just want to learn, come out and join us every other Saturday for some creative fun. Tools and work gloves are helpful but not required

Monday, April 3, 2023
Auditions for Twelfth Night
Apr 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Montford Park Players
The Montford Park Players is committed to gender-neutral and race-conscious casting. ALL are welcome and invited to participate! Community theatre is at its best when it fully embraces and engages its FULL community, not just one portion.
BIPOC actors, we need you.
LGBTQIA+ actors, we need you.
Actors with disabilities, we need you.
Actors of all ages, we need you.
Twelfth Night will be performed Fridays through Sundays, June 23rd-July 21st at 7:30 pm. Rehearsals will begin in mid-April and continue until opening.
Actors will be given sides to read at the audition. (available here: https://www.montfordparkplayers.org/abou…/volunteers-page/)
A large cast is needed and the breakdown is as follows:
All characters are open to actors of any race, ability, gender, or age unless otherwise noted. Genders and sexualities of characters will be molded to fit the actors who best suit the role, with consideration of the other actors on stage.
All characters will be asked to sing and dance (nothing hard or complex, its pirate shanties y’all) and play instruments if they are able.
VIOLA (woman, cis or trans) is tossed ashore in a strange land and presents as a cabin boy for safety. She quickly falls in love with Captain Orsino.
CAPTAIN ORSINO is a powerful and noble pirate lord and true ruler of Illyria, despite it technically being the king’s land. He is lovesick for Captain Olivia.
CAPTAIN OLIVIA runs the local inn in the wake of losing her father and brother. She is rich, fearsome, and good with a sword.
SEBASTIAN/SEBASTIENNE (gender depending on casting) is Viola’s twin, and baffled by how many people in Illyria think they know him already.
MALVOLIO is the straitlaced and haughty first mate of Captain Olivia. He pines for her but looks down on her crew.
FESTE is a traveling bard, jester, and clown making his living in Illyria. They enjoys playing tricks on the straitlaced and haughty. They miss their banished lover.
THE BANDMATES are a few lost souls who follow Feste and accompany their antics. Must play Instruments. Don’t have to speak. Can play various small roles.
TOBY BELCH is Captain Olivia’s drunkle uncle. He plots for a marriage for Olivia and is a walking bisexual dumpster fire.
MARIA, part of Captain Olivia’s crew, has a sharp wit and a trickster spirit. She is pining for Toby.
ANDREW AGUECHEEK is a “special friend” of Toby Belch. He tries to woo Olivia at Toby’s request because he lacks the capacity for original thought.
ANTONIO was banished from Illyria due to the king’s antiquated laws on love, but following Sebastian, he returns to the land of his lost lover.
VALENTINE is a member of Captain Orsino’s crew. Also plays GUARD.
CURIO is a member of Captain Orsino’s crew. Also plays GUARD and SAILOR.
Anyone who is interested in a technical role only (stage management, lights, sound, etc.) should send an email to [email protected] and include your background, if any. We welcome all volunteers!

 

Dogwood Alliance Ambassador Meeting
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm
online w/ Dogwood Alliance

We need inspired, compassionate Ambassadors. You can help to spread the word and speak truth to power. You can help us grow the movement to protect Southern forests and communities from destructive industrial logging.

By signing up to be an Ambassador, you’ll receive:

  • Regular updates
  • Exclusive event invitations
  • Opportunities to shape this important work
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Apr 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Literacy Together Online Volunteer Orientation Meeting
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Zoom

Literacy Together has a determined group of students waiting for volunteer tutors so they can move forward on their goals for a better future. We’re offering in-person and remote volunteer opportunities. We have programs teaching English to immigrants, adult literacy for folks working on a GED, and youth literacy for kids struggling to learn to read. In addition, we welcome everyone -even if they are not ready to volunteer- to attend to learn about the literacy challenges we face in Buncombe County. Thank you!

Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Elementary After-School Volunteer Creative Peacemakers
Apr 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Deaverview Apartment Community

We are seeking volunteers to assist us in our small after school program for children in West Asheville in low-income housing.  We provide a safe and nourishing environment, healthy snacks, and creative activities.  Our program currently meets during the school year on most Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm. You may volunteer for one or two days a week. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Assist with serving snacks
  • Interact with children during activity time
  • Supervise games and outdoor free time
  • For people with background in education, there is also an opportunity to assist with curriculum development and program planning and administration

Requirements:

  • Background check
  • Orientation booklets will be provided
  • Masks are required if unvaccinated
Thursday, April 13, 2023
2023 NC Stage Co. Community Tour Auditions
Apr 13 all-day
online w/ NC Stage Co,

Performances are coordinated with and performed for audiences in non-traditional spaces such as homeless shelters, correctional facilities, community centers, low income senior centers and locations throughout rural Western North Carolina.  For schools, the Community Tour offers student workshops with teaching artists from the Ensemble.

The Community Tour also includes a series of ticketed performances for audiences at NC Stage.  Performances at NC Stage are staged in an intimate setting with all the lights on so our audiences may enjoy the performances as it is experienced at each tour location.