Fellow, Hands and Feet of Asheville

Are you a young adult (ages 21-29) wondering what's next?

• Do you want space, time, and support to further discern the path of your life?
• Do you want to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually?
• Are you interested in building intentional community in the mountains of Western North Carolina?
• Are you invested in the long-term recovery of WNC from Hurricane Helene?

Becoming a Fellow with Hands and Feet of Asheville may be right for you! The 25-26' program runs August 25, 2025 through August 2, 2026.

• Please submit your application directly through our website by May 18.

https://www.handsandfeetavl.org/apply

Hands and Feet of Asheville is an independent non-profit organization established in 2012 creating transformative experiences for young adults in Western North Carolina. Hands and Feet provides Fellows with a year-long service corps experience. Benefits include a monthly stipend, housing, health insurance, paid time off and retreat time. You'll receive mentorship, a network of support, and the opportunity to build intentional community.

You'll be matched with a local non-profit employer partner where you'll have a 32-hour/week professional experience, gaining valuable skills and experience while making vital change in our community. You'll also spend one day a week on personal, professional, and spiritual development, called "Community Days." The 2025-2026 service year will place a particular emphasis on service learning in the context of disaster relief. Community Days will draw on partner organizations and community members' lived experiences from Hurricane Helene and learning from disaster case studies so Fellows can build leadership tools to face the 1-5 year recovery stage together.

This transformative experience is designed to walk alongside you during a time of change and uncertainty, supporting your growth and evolution. Becoming a Hands and Feet Fellow requires a willingness to engage in compassionate social justice practice, challenging injustice and inequality at the human and environmental levels. You'll explore what it means to live a life of service while sustaining your spirit and committing to your own wellness. You'll develop meaningful relationships and become part of a community that will last beyond the program's end date.

This is a program of personal, professional, and spiritual growth rooted in social justice values; as such, we welcome young adults grounded in any faith tradition, including no faith tradition, to explore and discern your individual calling.

Program Details and Expectations:

• Location: Fellowship placements will range from Asheville, NC to Black Mountain, NC. Housing is provided by HFA if needed.
• Program Dates: August 25, 2025 through August 2, 2026.
• 32 hours of work a week at a local non-profit partner. Past partners have included 12 Baskets, Just Economics, Habitat for Humanity, Homeward Bound, Youth OUTright, YWCA, Haywood Street Congregation, Black Mountain Counseling Center, Asheville GreenWorks, The Arc, Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry, and more.
• Engaging in the building of an intentional community with fellow participants.
• Participation in weekly Community Days, aimed at spiritual, personal, educational, and professional growth. This year in the wake of Hurricane Helene, there will be a special emphasis on disaster relief service learning, disaster recovery best practices, and leadership skills.
• We strongly encourage Fellows to bring a car if they are able. A car is not a program requirement, and accommodations can be made.

Program Benefits:

• Living Stipend of $800/month.
• Free housing or rental assistance for commuters.
• Free health insurance if needed.
• Intentional Community.
• Personal, professional, and spiritual development.
• Retreat time.
• An Executive Director, Board of Directors, and network of mentors dedicated to supporting you throughout your experience!

To learn more, visit: https://www.handsandfeetavl.org/