Land of Sky Opportunities

Opportunities for seniors at Land of Sky (www.landofsky.org)

* The Special Needs Registry provides vital information to emergency responders in the event of a 911 call and/or during a widespread disaster (hurricane, flood, blizzard, extended power outage, disease outbreak). Volunteers are needed to assist with calling those on the list and update information on a spreadsheet.

* The Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s Call-A-Ride program needs volunteers desperately to transport homebound elderly to medical appointments.

* The Black Mountain Garden needs volunteers Mondays 9am –Noon to assist with planting, weeding, harvesting and maintenance. Harvest goes to crisis services.

* The Mountain Area Red Cross is need of a driver to pick up donated food for a big blood drive on June 24th. Canteen Assistants are also needed year round.

* Help out at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands July 15-18th, Volunteers are needed the day of the fair to assist with the information booth, Lunchtime relief for the artist, and tickets and program.

* Madison County Visitors Center in Mars Hill needs volunteers to greet visitors, give out information and keep brochures stocked up.

* Big Brothers Big Sisters for Buncombe & Henderson Counties are in need of mentors 1 hr/wk in local elementary schools and after school programs. Activities include reading, class-work, games, art, crafts, etc.

* RSVP is recruiting volunteers to assist the Henderson & Transylvania County Sheriff Departments and Brevard Police Departments.

For more information, please contact RSVP Coordinators Patti at 828-251-6622 or at 1-800-727-0557 or patti@landofsky.org or check out our Web site at www.landofsky.org