La Esperanza
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Volunteer With La Esperanza
La Esperanza is powered by community members who show up with their time, talent, and heart to support immigrant families across Madison, Buncombe, Mitchell, and Yancey counties. Volunteers make our programs possible — from delivering food to tutoring English to organizing local support networks. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds. Our most needed roles include:
Community Support Roles Community Organizers – Help plan outreach, events, and family support initiatives.
Fundraisers & Grant Writers – Assist with identifying funding, writing proposals, and supporting donor outreach.
Interpreters – Provide Spanish–English interpretation for families during appointments, programs, and community events.
Food Bank Volunteers – Join purchasing teams, help with deliveries, or volunteer on-site at food distribution days.
Education & Family Support
ESL Tutors – Support English learners of all ages through one-on-one tutoring or small sessions.
Family Transportation Drivers – Help families reach essential appointments, classes, and resources.
If you want to make a direct, meaningful impact, there’s a place for you here.
Our Community Partners
La Esperanza collaborates with a network of local organizations, churches, and advocates that help us reach families and sustain vital programs:
Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
ROAR – Rural Organizing and Resilience
PAGE – Partnership for Appalachian Girls’ EducationPisgah Robert Lamb, Immigration Attorney
Mars Hill Baptist Church
Mars Hill Methodist Church
Burnsville First Baptist Church
St. Thomas Episcopal, Burnsville
Trinidad Episcopal, Spruce Pine
Weaverville First Baptist Church
Rachel Elise
These partnerships strengthen our capacity and extend our reach throughout Western North Carolina.
Grant Support
Our work is made possible through generous grant funding from:
Colaborativa Latina (2025–2026)
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (2025–2026)
Episcopal Church Relief Fund (2025–2026)
WNC Bridge Foundation (2022–2025)
These grants sustain core programs, from emergency support to ESL classes to food access.
Donors
We are deeply grateful for support from individual donors and community groups, including:
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
ROAR – Rural Organizing and Resilience
Howard Hanks (Beverly Hanks Realty)
Every contribution directly supports immigrant families with resources, advocacy, and community care.