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Your Community Needs You

Written by: Luke Osteen

Issue: 2023, June 2023

Looking to get involved in your community? There are many ways to serve. Join us at the Highlands Volunteer Fair on Thursday, June 8, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Highlands Community Building, 71 Poplar Street, to learn more.

The free event allows individuals who are considering donating their time a chance to explore the options available with a variety of nonprofit organizations. No registration is required. Interested residents may drop-in during fair hours to browse tables, ask questions about an organization’s work, the time commitment, typical schedule, etc.

The inaugural event was held in 2022 with the following nonprofit organizations participating: Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Center for Life Enrichment, Highlands Biological Station, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, Highlands Motoring Festival, Highlands Mountaintop Rotary, Highlands Historical Society’s Dazzling Dahlia Festival, Highlands Performing Arts Center (PAC), Highlands Volunteer Fire Department, Highlands Welcome Center, International Friendship Center, Macon Literacy Council, The Mountain, Mountain Findings, Mountain Theatre Company at Highlands Playhouse, Pisgah Legal, REACH of Macon County and Warrior Survival School.

Additional nonprofits are expected to participate this year. “Volunteering offers vital assistance to people in need, worthwhile causes and the community as a whole,” says Kaye McHan, executive director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. “There are also personal benefits such as finding friends, learning new skills and even feeling happier and healthier.”

The Highlands Volunteer Fair is organized and hosted by The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information about the Highlands Volunteer Fair and other events, visit highlandschamber.org or call (828) 526-5841.

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