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,...
Tag: Volunteering
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...
Can You Believe 2017 is More than Half Over Already?Can You Believe 2017 is More than Half Over Already?
The POP Project is channeling the proverbial tortoise this summer: We’re moving slowly and steadily toward a finish line, being careful not to burn out after quick bursts of speed. As our finish line is making sure that everyone in Western North Carolina has access...
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....
POP Sends Our Thanks this National Volunteer WeekPOP Sends Our Thanks this National Volunteer Week
This year for National Volunteer Week, we would like to send a very big THANK YOU to all our supporters for helping POP meet our mission with minimal resources. POP is a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit, so 100% of our success is attributed to our volunteers....
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...