Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
The Friends of the WNC Nature Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Asheville, North Carolina. The Friends of the WNC Nature Center create awareness and provide financial resources in support of the Nature Center- Asheville’s Wildlife Park. The Friends are dedicated to providing the resources to support high quality growth of the WNC Nature Center and its efforts to educate the public about the natural history and ecology of the Southern Appalachians Mountains.
We are looking for volunteers to support the Nature Center’s first in person fundraiser event of the year, Running of the Goats 5K and Nature Walk!
- Assist with guiding runners
- Checking in runners
- Passing out snacks
Health & Safety
- Strict COVID guidelines are in place to protect volunteers and runners.
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don’t feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.
Additional Details
| 16 and older | |
| Register by Apr 23, 2022 | |
| Is Outdoors | |
| Inclement Weather Plan: Be prepared for all types of weather conditions | |
| Is Wheelchair Accessible | |
| Snacks provided | |
| covid19 safety precautions in place |