Our Site pLACEMENTS
We believe deeply in the power of collaboration and relationship building. Our site placements focus on services to those who live in our local communities.
Our previous corps members have served in roles like Outreach & Advocacy Manager, Food Pantry Coordinator, Decon and Volunteer Specialist, and Ministry Partner Relations Coordinator. Each placement offers a unique role, which in some cases can be tailored to the gifts of the corps member.
2025
site placements
cHILDREN & fAMILY rESOURCE cENTER​
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The Children & Family Resource Center (CFRC) is a located in Henderson County, NC. CFRC offers programs that address the various aspects of early childhood development and education, quality child care, parenting and family support. In addition to our programs, the CFRC also serves as a referral center for clients who are in need of services in our community. We house a comprehensive early learning resource library for parents and care providers of young children.
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Our corps members have served in the Early Learning Center and helped run the Full Tum, Dry Bum program. Roles are based on the needs of the organization and are determined prior to the start of the program year.
Interfaith Assistance Ministry
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Interfaith Assistance Ministry (IAM) is a nonprofit organization, founded by local churches, the synagogue and faith community leaders in 1984 to serve as an umbrella organization that could review and relieve the urgent needs of any local resident or family. The mission is to assist members of our community experiencing crisis with basic needs, in an atmosphere of compassion and respect. IAM has grown into the largest provider of crisis services in Henderson County. They are open five days a week to help as many of our neighbors in need as possible with a week’s worth of nutritious food (traditional or Latino), clothing, financial assistance for rent and utilities, personal hygiene items, cleaning materials, gasoline and bus passes, heating assistance, linens and pet food.
Asheville Area Habitat for humanity
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Founded in 1983, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity was the first Habitat affiliate in North Carolina. Through Habitat homeownership and home repair programs, nearly 1,700 adults and children in Buncombe County have achieved the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future. A decent place to call home and an affordable mortgage enables Habitat homeowners to save more, invest in education, pursue opportunities and have greater financial stability.
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Our corps members have served on the deconstruction team and in the restore. ​Click here to watch a reflection given by our corps member about his experience at Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity.
Placement Partners
The partners listed below are potential placements sites. During the application process please let us know if you are interested in any of these opportunities.
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The Center serves all seekers — whoever they are and wherever they are on their spiritual journeys. The Center’s offerings promote compassionate action and transformative growth in relationship to God, neighbor, self, creation, and cosmos through the integration of practice, learning, engagement, and reflection. We emphasize experiential learning through spiritual practices, real-world engagement, peer teaching, and other learning methods.
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The Calvary Episcopal Food Pantry opened in April of 2009 in an effort to help local residents in need of food. We obtain food from direct donations, by direct purchase, and through MANNA FoodBank in Asheville.
Click here to watch a reflection given by our corps member about her experience at Calvary Food Pantry.
The Red Door Ministry
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This ministry was established in 1997, making it one of the earliest to serve the marginalized and unhoused community in the downtown area. On Sundays, we celebrate the Holy Eucharist and offer a safe and sacred space for conversation and community. A community meal is shared following our celebration and everyone is welcome to join us.
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Corps members serve alongside the GoodWorks! Crew. Our work crews serve non-profit organizations in the greater Western North Carolina area that serve the greater good for all. Our program offers dignity through work and supportive counseling to those ready to move forward. Participation offers positive interaction in the workplace, a solid work history and hope for a better life.
Creative Peacemakers is an enrichment experience for children, K-4, primarily from the Deaverview Apartments, in collaboration with Children 1st (CIC). The after-school program focuses on bringing peace to our communities by helping children practice peacemaking using cooperative play and creative expression (yoga, drawing, weaving, painting, sculpture, dance, music, collage, gardening, cooking, and more).