Support the YWCA’s Women’s Empowerment Programming including the MotherLove program which aims to help pregnant and parenting teens stay in school and graduate, access higher education and vocational training, develop the skills and knowledge needed to become strong parents and delay another teen pregnancy. We are committed to ensuring bright futures for teen parents and their families. Flexible time commitment; and the Getting Ahead program which aims to provide financial empowerment for low-income women of all ages and backgrounds to make choices that positively impact themselves, their families and their community. Flexible time commitment.

Outreach and Advocacy are an integral part of furthering the YWCA’s mission. The YWCA is seeking individuals who are passionate about our mission, and dedicated to committing to outreach and advocacy efforts.

Volunteers assisting with outreach activities involving tabling will need to take the Tabling 101 workshop instructed by the Development Coordinator.

Peak outreach season is May - Sept. with sporadic opportunities throughout the off-season (winter).

Join our Early Leaning Program (ELP) or Empowerment Child Care (ECC)! Enrich our Child Care participants with reading, storytelling and group enrichment experiences. Assist staff with snack time including prep, hand washing procedure and clean up. Maintain organized and clean playroom and childcare areas. Complete other tasks as assigned.

Volunteers are asked to commit 1-2 hours per week and pass a state background check. Applicants must also pass a TB test or have a recent and cleared TB test ready to present. Ability to complete state mandated training for childcare staff.

Community Connectors have one of the most important and valued volunteer roles at the YWCA. Empower Hours are the primary way that new people are introduced to the work of the YWCA. By inviting guests to Empower Hour, Community Connectors help the YWCA build strong connections in the community, widen our circle of members, volunteers, and supporters, and provide vital community support for our programs.

Community Connectors have a passion for sharing the mission of the YWCA of Asheville: eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Ideally, Community Connectors have attended at least one Empower Hour before hosting. Contact Development@ywcaofasheville.org to take an Empower Hour Tour.

Includes data entry, filing, organizing, translating YWCA documents and materials into Spanish and more behind the scenes support across YWCA programs and departments. Volunteers scheduled as needed.

Flexible time commitment

Support the YW Health and Fitness staff with facilities, program support, organization and administrative duties. Flexible time commitment.

The kitchen assistant supports kitchen safety and sanitation for the YWCA’s Early Learning Program. Responsibilities include washing dishes, food carts and overall cleaning of the kitchen, mopping and sweeping after service. Ability to do early morning shifts required.