Asheville City Schools Foundation

Website: www.acsf.org

Describe what your organization does, especially the main issue or problems it addresses (your mission or goals):

The Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the educational success of all Asheville City Schools students. The Foundation works to engage and mobilize the community to support teachers, students, and their families.

What types of service-learning opportunities do you have for students:

A variety of volunteer roles in Asheville City Schools: 1-1 academic tutors for grades K-12,small group facilitators, clerical assistance for teachers and staff, and garden volunteers.

How do you envision students learning and growing from their involvement? Can you envision any ties to their academic work (for example, will they work on a problem related to issues they might study in their classes):

One of the most rewarding and educational ways for students to engage with the community they are living in is to volunteer in our schools and engage with our youth. This enriching experience will serve them beyond their time at UNCA.

Will you train students? Supervise them? If so, please explain how:

We offer volunteer training and ongoing academic workshops to help volunteers be more effective in their support roles.

Scheduling could be an important issue. Please note the available times students could work with your organization:

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Is there a minimum number of hours you require of students in a semester (which lasts 15 weeks)? Do you require or ask students to stay longer than a 15-week semester:

We prefer at least 1 hour per week. A one year commitment is preferred, but not required depending on the volunteer role.

To get involved, please contact:

Terri Wells
Program Director, Volunteer Outreach and Training Program
828-350-6135
terri@acsf.org

Asheville City Schools Foundation
85 mountain St.
Asheville
NC
28801