Junior League of Asheville’s 6th Annual Volunteer Expo

 WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2023 from Noon-3 pm

WHERE: Crowne Plaza Resort Expo Center,

1 Resort Drive, Asheville, NC 28806

The Junior League of Asheville, Inc. (JLA) is pleased to announce that it will hold its Sixth Annual Volunteer Expo on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Expo Center from noon to 3 pm. Modeled after a job fair, this free event will feature more than 60 local nonprofits looking to fill ongoing and future volunteer needs. Nonprofits in almost every area of community concern will be present at the event: health, poverty, legal aid, environmental stewardship, women’s issues, arts, civic leadership, technology, education, and animal welfare.

Now in our sixth year, the JLA Volunteer Expo continues to grow. The 2023 event featured over 50 nonprofits and was attended by more than 250 community members who were able to network and sign up to volunteer with nonprofit organizations.

The 2024 Volunteer Expo is now accepting applications. Due to the increase in interest for booths at the Expo, the League will jury all applications received instead of awarding booths on a first-come-first-served basis. This will ensure a mix of volunteer opportunities in various service areas and allow new nonprofits a chance to have a booth at the event.   

If you are a nonprofit interested in participating in the 2024 Volunteer Expo, please complete the Volunteer Expo NFP Application.  

Jennifer Hoffman, JLA President, had this to say about the Volunteer Expo: “The Volunteer Expo is a signature event for the JLA as well as a way to connect with and support our vibrant and passionate nonprofit community. We are thrilled to host this event each year – we’ve seen growth each year and we’re so proud of the platform this event provides to nonprofits in Western North Carolina.  We hope that everyone attending this event finds an organization that speaks to their skills and interests, and inspires them to give back to our community.” 

The Junior League of Asheville organizes a Volunteer Expo for the community to connect with non-profit organizations and discover new ways to give back and support the hard work of these non-profits.  It also supports the League’s mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. 

For additional information about the JLA, please visit: https://asheville.jl.org/

For additional information about the Volunteer Expo, please visit: https://asheville.jl.org/community/volunteer-expo/

Contact us directly at volunteerexpo@juniorleagueofasheville.org

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WHEN: Saturday, October 28, 2023 11-3pm
Quiet Hour with no sirens or horns from 11-noon

WHERE: Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Parking lot in front of the food court on the I-26 side of the building.

ADMISSION: $5 at the gate per person. Children 2 and under are free.

The Junior League of Asheville, Inc. (JLA) is pleased to announce the return of TOUCH-A-TRUCK Family Festival,
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Asheville Outlets. TOUCH-A-TRUCK is a community wide event where both kids
and kids at heart have the opportunity to see, touch, and learn about vehicles of all types, including public service,
emergency, utility, construction, transportation, and delivery—all in one place! Guests will get to meet the drivers
and people who operate these vehicles.
Additional activities on-site will include “truck-or-treat” throughout the event, nonprofit organizations that focus on
family and children’s issues, complimentary facepainting and balloon creations, a costume parade at 12:00 and other
special activities—all included with the price of admission. Parental supervision is required and cameras are highly
recommended to capture the day’s special adventures. Family-friendly Halloween costumes for adults and kids alike
are strongly encouraged, but not required.
Last year’s event hosted more than 1,300 attendees from the Asheville community and the surrounding areas. The
TOUCH-A-TRUCK Family Festival offers local organizations and companies a unique opportunity to showcase their
brand and interact with the community in a fun and educational environment. There are several opportunities for
organizations to participate: event sponsorship, truck or vehicle exhibition, or in-kind support.
The Junior League of Asheville organizes TOUCH-A-TRUCK Family Festival for the community to enjoy. It also
supports the League’s mission to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer
action, collaboration, and training.
President Jennifer Hoffman had this to say about the event: “The Junior League of Asheville is a unique organization
that gives women in our community an opportunity to learn new skills and immediately put them into practice.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK Family Festival gives our members the opportunity to plan an incredible event for our community,
raise funds to support our grant-giving program, and put our skills to work. It’s one of the League’s favorite projects
to work on with new activities added each year.”
For additional information about the JLA, please visit: https://asheville.jl.org/
For additional information about TOUCH-A-TRUCK, or to purchase tickets, please
visit: https://asheville.jl.org/events/touch-a-truck-family-festival/
Contact us directly at: TAT@juniorleagueofasheville.org

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