AYPROS X UNITED WAY: UNITED FOR YOUTH BLOCK PARTY

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE HANDS ON WEBSITE TO PARTICIPATE SEE BELOW

Pack Square Park will be filled with young people, families, music, activities, food, and community organizations on Friday, August 7, and AYPROS is showing up to help make it happen.

Join fellow young professionals as we volunteer with United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County for the 2026 United for Youth Community Engagement Block Party. This free, family-friendly celebration brings together community partners,
students, and families before the start of the school year.

The event supports United for Youth’s Bold Community Goal that every student in Buncombe County will graduate from high school ready to pursue their goals and dreams.

AYPROS will be serving together during the 6:00–8:00 PM volunteer shift.

During our shift, volunteers will help welcome guests, distribute food tickets and event information, maintain water stations, assist vendors, keep shared spaces clean, and step in wherever additional help is needed.
No previous volunteer experience is required. Come ready to help, spend time with fellow young professionals, and support an evening created for local students and their families.

## Register for the AYPROS Volunteer Shift

Registration must be completed through the Hands On Asheville-Buncombe volunteer page.

1. Select the Friday, August 7, 6:00–8:00 PM shift.
2. Click Respond to begin registration.
3. In the Response Notes box, enter:

I am volunteering with Asheville’s Young Professionals (AYPROS).


1. Enter the best phone number for United Way to use if there are changes to the volunteer opportunity.
2. Click Sign Up for 1 Shift to complete your registration.

Please do not arrive unless you have successfully registered for the shift.
[REGISTER FOR THE AYPROS 6–8 PM SHIFT]

## The Block Party

The United for Youth Block Party is an evening celebration featuring live performances, family activities, food, and representatives from schools, nonprofit organizations, health providers, youth programs, cultural institutions, and community agencies throughout Asheville and Buncombe County.
Scheduled performers include:

• Asheville Middle Cheer Team
• School of Rock Academy
• DJ Tennezzee and DJ Oli
• Beat Yo Feet Go-Go Band Workshop
• Carolina Diva Diamondz
• CWA Marching Band
• Solo performances by Max and Autum Maria
• Additional performers and activities throughout the evening

The block party takes place from 5:00–8:00 PM, so AYPROS volunteers will be serving while the celebration is fully underway.

## AYPROS Volunteer Responsibilities May Include

• Staffing barricades and restricted-access points
• Greeting arriving guests
• Staffing the ticket booth and distributing food tickets
• Handing out maps and event information
• Helping guests navigate the event space
• Distributing water and keeping coolers stocked with water and ice
• Monitoring water stations, trash bins, and walkways
• Assisting vendors and helping with dessert service
• Providing breaks for other volunteers or vendors
• Serving as a floater and helping wherever needed
• Supporting the overall safety and cleanliness of the event

Final assignments will be based on the needs of United Way staff during the shift.

## What Volunteers Should Know

• Registration through Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is required.
• Select the 6:00–8:00 PM shift so you will be volunteering with AYPROS.
• Please do not arrive unless you have registered.
• Arrive at the Volunteer Hub by 5:45 PM, 15 minutes before the shift begins.
• Volunteers will sign a waiver at check-in.
• A volunteer T-shirt will be provided.
• Food and drinks will be available during the event.
• Wear comfortable, cool clothing appropriate for an outdoor August event with limited shade.
• Closed-toe tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots are required.
• Bring sunscreen and allow additional time to park and walk to the Volunteer Hub.
• Volunteers must be comfortable standing on concrete or grass for extended periods.
• Responsibilities may include bending, stooping, walking, twisting, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to the event.
• The event is outdoors and will take place rain or shine.

The volunteer opportunity is open to ages 12 and older. Youth volunteers must remain with a parent or guardian throughout their shift.
The event is listed as wheelchair accessible. Volunteers who require accommodations should contact the site supervisor through the volunteer registration page to discuss how they can best be supported.

## Event Details

Friday, August 7, 2026
AYPROS Volunteer Shift
6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Volunteer Arrival and Check-In
5:45 PM

Block Party Hours
5:00 PM–8:00 PM

Pack Square Park
80 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801

Cost: Free
Registration: Required
Event Setting: Outdoors and rain or shine

## Volunteer Hub and Check-In

The Volunteer Hub will be located on the northwestern side of Pack Square Park near the corner of College Street and South Market Street. It is beside the Asheville Sister Cities signpost and is outlined in yellow on the map below.
Please allow additional time to park and walk to the Volunteer Hub.


The Volunteer Hub is outlined in yellow near College Street and South Market Street.

## About AYPROS Leadership & Service

At AYPROS, leadership is not limited to titles. It also means stepping forward, lending a hand, and doing work that matters.
Through Leadership & Service opportunities, young professionals work alongside local organizations addressing real needs across Asheville and Buncombe County. Whether you have volunteered with AYPROS before or are looking for an easy place to begin, this is a chance to give back while getting to know others who care about our community.