Volunteer

Environmental Action Community of Western North Carolina (EAC)

Based in Waynesville, this small nonprofit is volunteer driven and organizes wide-ranging activities from cleanups to reusable bag making, and from household cleaning products refills to expert speakers. 

• Learn more or sign up for their newsletter and volunteer: eacwnc.org  

Energy Savers Network (ESN) 

Based in Asheville, this small nonprofit is experienced and effective in reducing energy costs for low-income households in WNC. They have helped over 1400 families save money and improve their living conditions. Their recent partnership with EAC means that now Haywood homes are also being helped. You can volunteer for their workdays here https://energysaversnetwork.org/volunteer-signup-form/ or get their newsletter here https://energysaversnetwork.org/about-energy-savers-network/

Haywood Waterways Association

Based in Waynesville, this experienced nonprofit focuses on all things water from cleaning up waterways to youth science on water quality to increasing opportunities to enjoy our unique headwaters. 

• Learn more and how to volunteer: https://www.haywoodwaterways.org/ 

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

Based in Asheville, this venerable and active nonprofit protects the water, habitat, farms and forests of Appalachian lands in Haywood county and beyond. 

• Learn more or sign up for their newsletter and volunteer: https://appalachian.org/volunteer/ 

Mountain Projects

Based in Waynesville, this trusted nonprofit has been providing support to those most in need for decades. Their work links to sustainability through the critical social support as well as the weatherization program to lower energy use and costs for low-income families. 

• Learn more or sign up for their newsletter and volunteer: https://mountainprojects.org/volunteer-2/