Engaging young adults in transformative mission to inspire a lifetime of caring.
Winter Highlights
Winter Retreat
(January 12-14)
In early January our volunteers took a break from their regular work and made time for a retreat to Montreat! Emily Ball and Lisle Garrity guided us through spiritual reflection and discovery using the Ennegram. Together, we explored common ways we each respond to stress and identified fears that motivate our actions. We will continue to use the Enneagram as a tool of further self and spiritual exploration throughout the year and hope to engage these local experts throughout the spring. The retreat weekend also gave us time for meals and games together as well as time spent in lovely Black Mountain. The volunteers planned and led a closing worship and called on one another for a renewal of the commitment to live simply in community.
Winter Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Winter Fundraiser at Habitat Tavern & Commons on December 11th. We had a wonderful crowd and were thrilled to host the music of Primitive Studio. We raised over $600 and made several new friends. Our volunteers kept saying how great it was to see friends from work and church in a new context! Big thank you to Habitat Tavern & Commons for hosting us, Primitive Studio for their incredible music and to all of you for listening to our stories!
Growth Through Service & Writing

During their year of service we ask volunteers to engage in various experiential learning opportunities. Whether it is simple living with a stipend that aligns with the federal poverty line, utilizing public transportation, intentional community life, or engaging in weekly reflection and education sessions, we ask these young adults to engage their entire beings with the work and growth that make up the YAV year. One of these reflective elements asks the volunteers to keep a blog during their year. They are encouraged to use this space to share learnings, challenges, big moments and even the mundane. Ever propelling the action - reflection cycle, these blogs also allow outsiders to learn from the volunteer's experience. This month we highlight a recent blog post from Parks! Parks works with Homeward Bound's Welcome Home Project and moves people into permanent housing. Read his reflection on Roots for a clearer window into his world. Ashley Campbell serves as his supervisor at Homeward Bound and says, " Parks is a true asset to the Welcome Home team! He is great with donors and with our clients. He is a strong and willing worker which is essential. This job can be very frustrating at times and he has never complained and is always willing to help where he is needed."
Can't remember where the other volunteers are working? No problem, CLICK HERE to read the last newsletter that highlights each of our volunteers and the non-profits where they work!
Recruitment Season is Upon Us

Do you know a young adult (18-30) who might be interested in a year of service? NOW is the time to apply. The international site application process closes on March 1 and the national site application process closes on June 1! All interested applicants can APPLY HERE! Choose from 16 national sites and 5 international sites. Asheville has already confirmed 3 volunteers for our 2018-2019 year and we are searching for at least 3 additional young adults. Please help us and spread the word!
We Made the News!

In the latest issue of Mission Crossroads (Publication of Presbyterian World Mission), Asheville was featured through an article written by Site Coordinator, Selena Hilemon. Check it out here !


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