How to volunteer in Western North Carolina: where to volunteer, send help for Asheville and surrounding areas

Tropical Storm Helene slammed Western North Carolina almost a month ago, and the need for volunteers still is as urgent now as it was then.

FEMA warns people not to self-deploy to crisis areas. Find a trusted, established organization so the proper safety and efficiency protocols are followed.

How to help recovery efforts in Western NC

If you are looking to get involved with the ongoing recovery, here are some ways to get involved in the region:

• The American Red Cross is still looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles. Apply here.
• MANNA Foodbank in Asheville is looking for volunteers. Apply here.
• Henderson County gathered positions ranging from warehouse operations, sorting clothes at a VFW and receiving and distributing food to people around the county. Check out those positions here.
• Beloved Asheville is a nonprofit that was handing out heaters to people without heat in their homes as Fall continues to take hold of the region. Click here to sign up to help with that and other future relief efforts.
• You can help cook hot meals for victims and volunteers in Waynesville with Haywood Pathways Center. No experience or dishwashing is required. Sign up for one of three available spots here.
• Western Carolina University has a list of volunteering opportunities including the ones listed above. Check them out here.
• United Way of Buncombe County and Asheville has a long and continually updated list of volunteer opportunity in the region. Go here for the most complete list.