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Henderson County Department of Social Services

Volunteer Services

 

 

We welcome and rely on the involvement of our community as we carry out our mission.

Most of our volunteers help with programs that provide services or resources for our needy citizens such as foster child sponsorship and yard work for disabled or senior adults. Many groups donate specific items that are needed or provide the funds for special needs. Volunteers also assist with language translation and interpretation. Many individual volunteer and volunteer groups such as churches, schools, and civic clubs given their time, talent, and resources to assist our staff meet the needs of the people we serve. Some volunteers help in-house with filing, shredding, and other clerical tasks as well as with special projects such as file room management, computer graphics, and data entry. You can help improve the lives of many throughout Henderson County by volunteering or through financial support.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Language Interpreters (especially Spanish) Transportation Volunteers (out of town medical services)
Tutors for Children and Teens Friendly Visitor Program(visit individuals in residential facilities)
Foster Child Sponsorship Seasonal Lawn Care (for elderly and disabled adults)
Transportation Volunteers (Foster Care & Services for the Blind) Office Support
Special Projects  

Here are some of our fund raisers:

  • Share the Magic- For years our Children with Special Needs Fund was the
    recipient of the Hendersonville Business and Merchants Association's fundraiser,
    "Share the Magic." Monies raised supplement our Children's Fund, 100% of which
    goes directly to supply needs of abused and neglected children for whom there
    is no other resource.
  • Toy Run- Henderson County Law Enforcement, area motorcyclists, Christians
    of Henderson County, and Fletcher Parks and Recreation sponsored the fifth
    annual Toy Run every year. The Toy Run benefits abused, neglected, and
    dependent children.
  • Holiday Activities- Our foster children, needy families and elderly/disabled
    received food and gifts during the holidays through the generosity of The
    Community Foundation, The Salvation Army, the Toy Run, Civic, business, and
    church groups and individuals. These are only the highlights of the outpouring
    of donations and services offered by our caring community, especially during
    the holidays.
  • Spectrum Youth Home- You can also assist the youth home by providing
    tickets for community events, and movies or tutoring for the children. Also, we're
    always accepting recreational items for the children such as board games, sports
    equipment, age appropriate videos, school supplies, etc..

To get more information about our volunteer services please contact Jennifer Beck, our Director of Volunteer Services, at (828) 694-6305 or beckj@hendersoncountydss.org.

If you would like to volunteer your time or make a donation please click here to fill out the information sheet.
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Notice: Free Language assistance services are available and will be provided to those persons identifying themselves as needing such services.

Site Information: Last revised on June 4, 2008