We could not provide such
a large quantity of quality services without the help of our volunteers!Some of the volunteer opportunities at ASA
include:
Meals on
Wheels Driver
SeniorCenter Reception
Desk
Fundraising
SeniorCenter Activities
Adult Day
Program
Child Day
Care
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
..to feel
needed
..get to
know the community
..to keep
busy
..to learn
something new
..to help
a friend
..to make
new friends
..for fun
..to feel
connected
..to enjoy
helping others
*All prospective
volunteers need to submit an application*
(Please see link below)
Junior
Volunteer Program
·Ashe Services for Aging Junior Volunteer Program begins the week
after school is released for summer break and will last approximately 8 weeks
or until school resumes in August (same applies for home schooled youth)
·Eligible youth may participate during the summer before entering
ninth grade through eleventh grades and must be at least 14 years of age.
·Placement and approval of junior volunteers will be at the
discretion of Community Resource Coordinator, Area Supervisors, and ASA
Executive Director.
·Junior volunteers will be placed in the following areas only: Home
Delivered Meals, SeniorCenter, Adult Day
Care, Child Day Care, and with Specific Senior Center Events.
·Junior volunteers will be placed only in areas with a specific
need and/or immediate need as requested by area supervisors and approved by
Executive Director.
·Transportation will not be provided for junior volunteers.
·Junior volunteers will not be allowed to volunteer more than 4
hours per day Monday thru Friday.Other
volunteer hours must be approved by Supervisor, Community Resource Coordinator
and Executive Director.
Junior Volunteers Must:
Submit a completed
application
Provide 3 references
Attend an interview
w/Community Resource Coordinator
The Community Resource Coordinator will keep a record of
volunteer hours and turn a copy into the high school counselors office.Only the hours contributed following the
written guidelines will be counted toward high school graduation requirements.
If you would like to help or need more information, please
call Glenda Luther, Community Resource Coordinator at 336-246-2461 or email glenda.luther@ashecountygov.com