Volunteering
“ALONE WE CAN DO SO LITTLE,
TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH”
–HELEN KELLER
The Magic of Helping Communities
If you've hiked extensively along the Appalachian Trail, you are probably familiar with "trail magic" and the wonder of human connection and support. If you've been a "trail angel," you know the marvelous spirit of community giving. See the links below for ideas on how you can discover yourself in local communities.
Immersive ways to Build Community Through Volunteering
Have fun with your neighbors! View current events in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Inspiring curiosity and discovery of our youth through outdoor engagement
Help with projects along the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Crooked Road's Traditional Music Education Program
A vast network of musicians teaching in Southwest Virginia
Help with projects in communities along the Blue Ridge Parkway
Handmade Music School, Floyd, VA
Teaching youth in traditional ways while preserving cultural history
John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
Sharing your special talents and skills with others
Teaching youth in traditional ways while preserving cultural history
Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)
Teaching youth in traditional ways while preserving cultural history
Matthews Living History Farm Museum
Sharing your special talents and skills with others
Mountain Music School, Big Stone Gap, VA
Teaching youth in traditional ways while preserving cultural history
Discover yourself and communities through youth and adult education
Help build beautiful communities
Share your knowledge of nature and create new awareness
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Current Volunteer Opportunities in the Blue Ridge
Be a part of the Blue Ridge art scene. Artists, musicians, performers and other creative types are needed to help with various aspects of exhibit and performance events throughout Southwest Virginia. Also needed are people who love supporting the arts and would enjoy volunteering behind the scenes.
Volunteers are needed to help install and maintain pollinator gardens throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding communities. This is a great way to help beautify local historic sites and greenways, and to grow natural corridors. Maybe there's a group providing these fulfilling teaching and learning experiences in your area.
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Discover yourself by sharing your magic!
Contact us for more ways to volunteer in local communities