Are you celebrating a birthday soon? First of all, congratulations on another trip around the sun. May there be many more in your future! If birthdays have lost their lustre for you, or if you’re just in the mood to try something new this year,...
Category: Volunteer Opportunities
Homeward Books Volunteers Make a Big Impact in a Couple Short HoursHomeward Books Volunteers Make a Big Impact in a Couple Short Hours
The POP Project delivers free books to benefit thousands of men, women, and schoolchildren each year. And we couldn’t make the impact that we do without the help of volunteers! Each month, a handful of strangers meet up at POP’s warehouse space in Woodfin to...
Needed: Volunteer Donation Manager for Kids or Adult-level BooksNeeded: Volunteer Donation Manager for Kids or Adult-level Books
The POP Project distributes free books to agencies and organizations in Asheville and WNC whose clients would benefit from a greater access to books. From low-income schools to shelters, churches, and detention centers, we’re there to provide greater access to books for anyone in need....
The POP Project Needs You: Join Our Board of DirectorsThe POP Project Needs You: Join Our Board of Directors
Do you have lots of volunteer experience and want to step up your involvement in the community? Are you interested in making an impact more than one event or volunteer opportunity at a time? The POP Project has an open board position. And we’d love...
What is Homeward Books?What is Homeward Books?
Asheville’s beloved son and prolific 20th century writer, Thomas Wolfe, remarked once that “you can’t go home again.” As a metaphor for the constant evolution of our charming little burgh, we completely agree. However, that has never stopped us from finding new homes for the...
3 Ways to Stay Connected with POP through the New Hands On Website3 Ways to Stay Connected with POP through the New Hands On Website
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, the volunteer branch of our United Way, recently went through an extensive online makeover. Active users will have noticed that about a month ago, the site switched designs, became responsive to multiple screen sizes, and took on several more features. If you...
AYM Helps POP Deliver $2,400 in BooksAYM Helps POP Deliver $2,400 in Books
This summer, the POP Project paired up with Asheville Youth Mission to coordinate three group volunteer days. Asheville Youth Mission facilitates creative ministry opportunities for young people. Their summer programs offer broad-based experiences across different settings in the Asheville area. Thanks to those groups, organizations...
5 Ways to Make a Difference through the POP Project this Spring5 Ways to Make a Difference through the POP Project this Spring
Do you want to make a difference to people in Buncombe and surrounding counties – your local community? Do you love books and want to make sure others have access to great literary resources? The POP Project needs volunteers and supporters like you to help...