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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is the Economic and Workforce Development Department's central hub of activity. We offer continuing education classes for students who are seeking short-term training. We offer companies and their employees customized training to strengthen the skills of the workforce. The AMC Assistant volunteer position will support the AMC faculty and staff. The department will provide volunteer training to prepare them to assist the students, staff, and faculty. Volunteer Responsibilities: Assist training participants/students as needed in classes, with instructor supervision, to complete specific class projects (i.e., during layup, work with GE molds, precision measurement tools, and using ply cutter). Assist office staff with administrative tasks: registering students, filing, labeling, scanning, copying, reviewing marketing materials, answering phones, staffing the front desk, etc. Requirements: An application, background check and orientation/brief training are required before starting this position. Must be able to commute to A-B Tech in Asheville NC. This position is in-person. Able to work a shift (2 hours or more) Monday - Friday from 9 to 5 on scheduled school days. Times will vary in the Summer and closed for school holidays, breaks and between semesters. Skills Required: Communication - verbal and written Technology - use of computers, email, MS Office Able to support instructors with equipment specific to classes Teamwork Attire: Comfortable and appropriate attire is required. Room temperatures are variable - please dress accordingly. Closed toed shoes and safety clothes (long pants, safety glasses etc.) may be required Location: Advanced Manufacturing Center - Maples Building, A-B Tech, 41 Fernihurst Dr., (off Victoria Rd) Asheville NC 28801 Health and Safety: For current COVID-19 guidelines visit https://abtech.edu/COVID About A-B Tech: Founded in 1959 in the heart of Asheville, A-B Tech is the largest higher education institution in Western North Carolina, serving approximately 23,000 students a year in Buncombe and Madison counties. One of 58 community colleges in the NC Community College System, A-B Tech offers 190 degrees, diplomas, and certificates, as well as a wide range of workforce training and continuing education programs. A-B Tech includes the main Asheville campus, A-B Tech Enka (home of the A-B Tech Small Business Center and Business Incubation Program, Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast and N.C. BioNetwork), A-B Tech Madison, A-B Tech Woodfin, the Goodwill Center and the ABCCM Transformation Village in West Asheville, and a future location at Biltmore Park West. Learn more at abtech.edu. To learn more about our volunteering program visit www.abtech.edu/volunteer.
Date Posted: Oct 20, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
The Veteran’s Café is part of the Student Services Division at A-B Tech. A-B Tech recognizes that student veterans have unique challenges and greatly benefit from peer support and comradery; the Vet’s Café fills this need. The Café is a veteran’s only place where students can get a snack, do their homework, access computers, or hang out in a relaxed and supportive environment with other veterans. Volunteers are the heart of the Café making sure it runs smoothly, and snacks and coffee are always in abundance. They also create and maintain a welcoming and supportive environment by providing a listening ear and sharing their life experiences with students. Some Vet’s Café volunteer even offer tutoring assistance during their shifts at the Café. Volunteer Responsibilities: Be present in the Vet’s Café and build relationships with the students who come into the cafe Know about resources and point students towards those resources Keep the volume and language at a stress-free level Help with answering questions Set out snacks and keep the space tidied Requirements: An application, background check and orientation/ brief training are required before starting this position. Must be able to commute to A-B Tech in Asheville NC. This position is in-person. Skills Required: Must have patience and understanding while volunteering at the café Good listening and computer skills Must be 18 years of age or older Volunteers with military (either active duty or family member) experience are preferred Attire: Comfortable and appropriate attire is required. Room temperatures are variable - please dress accordingly. Location: Vet Café is in 108 Ferguson, 19 Tech Drive (off Victoria Rd) Asheville NC 28801 Health and Safety: For current COVID-19 guidelines visit https://abtech.edu/COVID About A-B Tech: Founded in 1959 in the heart of Asheville, A-B Tech is the largest higher education institution in Western North Carolina, serving approximately 23,000 students a year in Buncombe and Madison counties. One of 58 community colleges in the NC Community College System, A-B Tech offers 190 degrees, diplomas, and certificates, as well as a wide range of workforce training and continuing education programs. A-B Tech includes the main Asheville campus, A-B Tech Enka (home of the A-B Tech Small Business Center and Business Incubation Program, Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast and N.C. BioNetwork), A-B Tech Madison, A-B Tech Woodfin, the Goodwill Center and the ABCCM Transformation Village in West Asheville, and a future location at Biltmore Park West. Learn more at abtech.edu. To learn more about our volunteering program visit www.abtech.edu/volunteer.
Date Posted: Oct 13, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
Spread a little love with the Therapy Dog Program at A-B Tech. The College recognizes the positive influence that therapy dogs can have on students and staff. Not to be confused with service dogs, therapy dogs help by visiting and spread kindness and providing comfort. A-B Tech Teams may either have regular routes on campus, visiting public areas, and staff offices or assist with special requests such as visiting classrooms before exams or special events on campus. A-B Tech is grateful for all the Therapy Dog Teams that support the staff and students. We hope if you have a Therapy Dog you will consider adding A-B Tech to your routine. The college requires that all Teams provide copies of their Therapy Dog Certification, and attend a new volunteer orientation session and walk-through of the campus before starting. Volunteer Responsibilities: The owners/handlers will follow all of the rules of their certifying registry. The dog shall be under the direct and continuous supervision and control of the volunteer handler at all times. The Volunteer Coordinator will determine which therapy dogs will be invited to visit the campus. Report all incidents to the A-B Tech Campus Police, Volunteer Coordinator, and the registry, which certifies the dog and handler team. All handlers are required to attend the volunteer orientation and be registered volunteers at A-B Tech. Requirements: An application, background check and orientation/ brief training are required before starting this position. Must be able to commute to A-B Tech in Asheville NC. This position is in-person. Schedules are based on volunteer availability. Times will vary in the Summer and closed for school holidays, breaks and between semesters. Skills Required: Only dogs certified medically fit and are trained and certified by an appropriate accrediting agency shall be allowed to visit students and staff. Their accrediting agency must annually certify all dogs. Dogs must be a minimum of one-year-old to visit. Non-spayed dogs are not allowed to visit when in estrus. All dogs must submit their up-to-date identification card from the certifying registry each year. The dog must be bathed, well-groomed and checked for signs and symptoms of health problems. Attire: Comfortable and appropriate attire is required. Building temperatures are variable and some visits are outside - please dress accordingly. Some walking is involved - comfortable footwear is recommended. Location: Various locations across A-B Tech Campus, 340 Victoria Rd., Asheville NC 28801. May also include the additional A-B Tech Woodfin (Canoe Lane, Woodfin) Campus. Health and Safety: For current COVID-19 guidelines visit https://abtech.edu/COVID About A-B Tech: Founded in 1959 in the heart of Asheville, A-B Tech is the largest higher education institution in Western North Carolina, serving approximately 23,000 students a year in Buncombe and Madison counties. One of 58 community colleges in the NC Community College System, A-B Tech offers 190 degrees, diplomas, and certificates, as well as a wide range of workforce training and continuing education programs. A-B Tech includes the main Asheville campus, A-B Tech Enka (home of the A-B Tech Small Business Center and Business Incubation Program, Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast and N.C. BioNetwork), A-B Tech Madison, A-B Tech Woodfin, the Goodwill Center and the ABCCM Transformation Village in West Asheville, and a future location at Biltmore Park West. Learn more at abtech.edu. To learn more about our volunteering program visit www.abtech.edu/volunteer.
Date Posted: Oct 13, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
The Southern Appalachian Radio Museum, located on the main campus of A-B Tech Community College, traces the history of radio from the early days of spark gap transmitters through the 1960's. Exhibits and artifacts include Atwater Kent, Philco, Silvertone Radios. Volunteer act as museum hosts greeting visitors and answering questions. The museum is an excellent opportunity for volunteers who have an interest and experience in radio (Commercial and Ham Radios) history and electronics. Volunteer are encouraged to visit the museum before deciding to volunteer. More information can be found at https://www.avlradiomuseum.org/. Volunteer Responsibilities: Greeting visitors and explaining the Museum and items found within. Managing the guest-book Answering questions to visitors and school groups Provide additional tourism information Requirements: An application, background check and orientation/ brief training are required before starting this position. Must be able to commute to A-B Tech in Asheville NC. This position is in-person. Skills Required: Experience in amateur radio or vintage radio restoration or credentials as a professional electronics engineer. Comfortable explaining engineering and radio technology to a variety of ages. Attire: Comfortable and appropriate attire is required. Room temperatures are variable - please dress accordingly. Location: Radio Museum - Rm 315 Elm Building, A-B Tech, 27 Tech Drive (off Victoria Rd.), Asheville NC 28801. Health and Safety: For current COVID-19 guidelines visit https://abtech.edu/COVID About A-B Tech: Founded in 1959 in the heart of Asheville, A-B Tech is the largest higher education institution in Western North Carolina, serving approximately 23,000 students a year in Buncombe and Madison counties. One of 58 community colleges in the NC Community College System, A-B Tech offers 190 degrees, diplomas, and certificates, as well as a wide range of workforce training and continuing education programs. A-B Tech includes the main Asheville campus, A-B Tech Enka (home of the A-B Tech Small Business Center and Business Incubation Program, Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast and N.C. BioNetwork), A-B Tech Madison, A-B Tech Woodfin, the Goodwill Center and the ABCCM Transformation Village in West Asheville, and a future location at Biltmore Park West. Learn more at abtech.edu. To learn more about our volunteering program visit www.abtech.edu/volunteer.
Date Posted: Oct 13, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
Collegiate Recovery is a growing need across the country. Volunteers in the RESET Room are supporters of those in recovery or those wanting to get connected to resources for recovery. The RESET Room is a quiet space set aside for students in recovery of any kinds to take a break from the busy and stressful day. Volunteers staff the RESET Room providing support and encouragement to students who visit. Understanding addition and other reasons students may be in recovery is a critical part of the volunteer’s role in this space. Volunteer Responsibilities: Be present in the RESET Room - this room is a quiet space set aside for students to recharge, recover and renew during a busy day. Build relationships with students who come into the RESET Room. Know about current and local resources and point students towards those resources. Keep the space tidy. Requirements: An application, background check and orientation/ brief training are required before starting this position. Must be able to commute to A-B Tech in Asheville NC. This position is in-person. Skills Required: Understanding of addiction, its impact on the person and the family, and the disease model of addiction. Ability to hold boundaries (emotional, mental, and physical) to be appropriate support for students. Knowledge of community resources preferred. It is vitally important to this volunteer position for volunteers to commit to a regular and consistent schedule. Attire: Comfortable and appropriate attire is required. The room can often be cold - please dress accordingly. Location: The RESET Room is in 204 Elm Building, 27 Tech Drive, Asheville NC 28801. Health and Safety: For current COVID-19 guidelines visit https://abtech.edu/COVID About A-B Tech: Founded in 1959 in the heart of Asheville, A-B Tech is the largest higher education institution in Western North Carolina, serving approximately 23,000 students a year in Buncombe and Madison counties. One of 58 community colleges in the NC Community College System, A-B Tech offers 190 degrees, diplomas, and certificates, as well as a wide range of workforce training and continuing education programs. A-B Tech includes the main Asheville campus, A-B Tech Enka (home of the A-B Tech Small Business Center and Business Incubation Program, Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast and N.C. BioNetwork), A-B Tech Madison, A-B Tech Woodfin, the Goodwill Center and the ABCCM Transformation Village in West Asheville, and a future location at Biltmore Park West. Learn more at abtech.edu. To learn more about our volunteering program visit www.abtech.edu/volunteer.
Date Posted: Oct 13, 2022
