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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
COVID Note: We will be returning to in-person volunteering in August of 2021. Please see our website for COVID-19 Protocols at the following link https://abtech.edu/COVID. Volunteers are needed to support our College students that are Military Veterans. The duties of this volunteer position sound simple but have a significant impact on the lives of these students. Student military veterans benefit significantly from fellowship and networking with their peers. A-B Tech recognizes this need and has created the Vet's Cafe, a supportive environment where these students can relax, network, and connect with resources. In addition, it provides the opportunity to use a computer lab, participate in study groups, and network with other student Veterans. Volunteers support the Cafe as hosts, ensuring the Cafe is welcoming and supportive. This includes setting out snacks and coffee, helping students with computers, and mentoring as appropriate. Volunteers also act as a conduit between students and the A-B Tech Veterans Advisor to ensure students get all the support they need to succeed. Volunteer shifts are typically 3 hours once a week during business hours. Student Veterans face numerous barriers to success; volunteers must have patience and understanding while volunteering at the Cafe. Military experience is preferred but not required. Volunteers need to be 21 years of age or older to volunteer at the Cafe. Please follow this link to volunteer with us: https://abtech.edu/about/volunteering Or you can send us an email at volunteer@abtech.edu
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
COVID Note: We will be returning to in-person volunteering in August of 2021. Please see our website for COVID-19 Protocols at the following link https://abtech.edu/COVID. Spread a Little Love with the Dog Therapy Program. A-B Tech Community College recognizes the positive influence that therapy dogs can have on student and staff and are currently seeking registered Therapy Dog Teams (Dog & Owner). Teams are needed to have regular routes on campus, visiting public areas and staff offices. The team also assists with special requests such as visiting classrooms before exams or special events on campus. Therapy Dog Volunteers undergo the same onboarding process as regular volunteers (Volunteer Application, Orientation, and Background Check). Additionally, they must provide a current Therapy Dog Certificate from an accredited agency and attend a trial therapy dog visit with the Campus Volunteer Coordinator to ensure the dog and handler are appropriate for the position. As of 2021, the Volunteer Program accepts Therapy Dog certification from the following agencies. Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Therapy Dogs International, Pet Partners (previously Delta Society). Please follow this link to volunteer with us: https://abtech.edu/about/volunteering Or you can send us an email at volunteer@abtech.edu
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
Physical fitness should be accessible to everyone! If you believe in this statement, consider becoming a volunteer Bloom Fitness Instructor at A-B Tech Community College. Bloom Fitness offers classes to improve the health and wellness of our students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). Classes offer participants an inviting and safe environment to exercise and learn about healthy lifestyle choices. Classes include cycling, dance, yoga, and nutrition and are a fun way to promote health, build self-esteem, and be part of a fitness community. Bloom Fitness’s priorities are Safety, Fun, Community, Encouragement, health, wellness, and fitness. Volunteer Role: Volunteer instructors for the Bloom Fitness program will be leading 30-minute fitness classes in yoga, strength, Pilates, dance, and indoor cycle. Volunteers need a passion for physical fitness, experience, and enjoyment of working with intellectual and developmentally disabled individuals, and teaching/coaching experience is preferred. In addition, the Coordinator of Adult Basic Education will provide training. Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers are needed to commit to one class once a week, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Bloom volunteers need only be present during the exercise portion of the class/classes. The schedule of the exercise sessions is dependent on the number of participants in attendance that day. COVID Safety Precautions for Students of Bloom Classes Temperature scans, masks/face shields required, routine sanitizing and handwashing Spacing 7 feet (use of circular yoga mats for visual aids) Physician permission is required of participants.
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
COVID Note: We will be returning to in-person volunteering in August of 2021. Please see our website for COVID-19 Protocols at the following link https://abtech.edu/COVID. The Asheville Radio Museum, located on the main campus of A-B Tech, is in need of volunteer hosts to greet visitors, answer questions and provide additional tourism information. Opened to the public in 2001 by a small group of amateur radio operators, we have evolved from being a collection into a teaching museum, where people of all ages can learn about the history of radio technology and wonder at the equipment and how it evolved. Our mission is: To foster an understanding of the technology and history of amateur and commercial radio development and an appreciation of the impact this has had. By collecting and preserving radio equipment, advertising, and other memorabilia, in an education-oriented museum, with hands-on displays and a working ham station And, through outreach, offering education programs and tours for interested students. In doing so, stimulate student interest in science, technology, and engineering (STEM). The museum is an excellent opportunity for volunteers who have an interest and experience in radios (Commercial and Ham Radios), history, and electronics. Volunteers are encouraged to visit the museum before deciding to volunteer. Volunteer Shifts: Saturdays 1-3 pm. https://www.avlradiomuseum.org/ Please follow this link to volunteer with us: https://abtech.edu/about/volunteering Or you can send us an email at volunteer@abtech.edu
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28801
COVID Note: We will be returning to in-person volunteering in August of 2021. Please see our website for COVID-19 Protocols at the following link https://abtech.edu/COVID. The RESET Room is A-B Tech's newest endeavor to support the addiction recovery needs of our students. It provides a safe place for students who are in recovery from addiction to pause, not isolate, and reset from the stressors unique to recovery. Closely modeled after the success of our Veterans' Café, the RESET room operates with the support of Volunteer Hosts who provide a warm and inviting environment to help students not to isolate themselves. Volunteers are present in The RESET room regularly, keeping the space tidy, making coffee, answering questions, and building relationships with students who utilize the room. Although, until recently, only volunteers certified as Peer Support Specialist were considered for this position, the opportunity is now open to other volunteers. Volunteer candidates must have a good understanding of addiction, its impact on the person and the family, and the disease model of addiction, have the ability to maintain strong boundaries, be good listeners, and have knowledge of community resources. Volunteers in this role are closely supervised and supported by our A-B Tech Counseling Team. Please follow this link to volunteer with us: https://abtech.edu/about/volunteering Or you can send us an email at volunteer@abtech.edu
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2021
