SHORT TERM Missions

TAKE A LIFE-CHANGING SHORT TERM MISSIONS TRIP TO ASHEVILLE!

Book a stay with us in Asheville and get hands-on ministry training and serve our communities.

AVAILABILITY CALENDAR

Refer to this calendar for current availability.
Then, continue to the form below to register for your desired dates. 
Please allow our Short Term
Missions Coordinator to confirm the dates with you before individuals begin registering.

Join the mission

Serve the Kingdom on your upcoming mission trip to Asheville

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Booking a trip is easy and convenient.
If you have any questions throughout the process, feel free to contact us.

STEP 1

Register your church or organization with the form below. If you are planning an individual/solo trip, we ask that you complete this registration as well. Please register your group no later than one month prior to your desired dates. The Group Coordinator must assign a Team Lead who has a pastoral or supervisor reference letter emailed to tholt@ashevilledreamcenter.org to be able to lead the team on your trip.
Upon completion, our Short Term Missions Team will connect within 3-5 business days. Your trip is not confirmed until a member of our team has contacted the Group Coordinator.
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STEP 2

Our Short Term Missions Team will reach out to the Group Coordinator to confirm dates. Then, register your group of individuals under your organization using the link provided via email from our Team. We do require a fee of $75/person per day to cover meals, lodging, and a t-shirt for everyone. Complete payments online and prepare for your trip!

Serving Opportunities

These are some of the ministry opportunities you will be involved in when joining us for a Short Term Missions Trip.

Adopt-A-Block

Adopt-A-Block is the foundational ministry of the AVLDC. This consists of building relationships and meeting practical needs of families by delivering supplies.

Kid's Mentorship

Teams help give encouragement to children by hosting hangouts and activities that foster an environment of safety, learning, and fun! This involves sports, crafts, snacks, and tons of FUN!!

Warehouse Operations

Warehouse teams will sort and organize supplies and help fill orders that have been placed by individuals in need.

Disaster Relief

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, teams work on distributing goods and  meeting practical needs to those affected . They also partner with families in the efforts to restore and rebuild their properties and homes.

Urban Street Outreach

This outreach involves walking through Downtown Asheville and handing out hygiene packs to those dealing with homelessness and offering encouragement to tourist and people out and about.

Love Our City Events

It takes many hands to make our Love Our City Events a success! These events include our Backpack Giveaway and Holiday Outreaches. Your team may be involved in the prep and day of volunteering for these events.

These are more than paper.
May 6th, 2025
Shoutout to the amazing women from the @gfcshrewsbury team and another from Alabama who poured love and creativity into making homemade Mother’s Day cards! These heartfelt notes will be handed out to moms in our community to remind them how deeply valued they are. These aren’t just pieces of paper; they’re reminders to mothers who may feel forgotten or overwhelmed that they matter, that they are n...
Grace Fellowship Team
May 6th, 2025
Day 1 of @gfcshrewsbury missions trip and they are already making a huge difference in the lives of so many broken and hurting people! They met practical needs during Adopt-A-Block while also sharing the love of Jesus with others. Just one smile, one hug, one encouraging word, one prayer could change someone’s life forever! ?♥️Come make a difference in Asheville with us! We have availability for m...
Over 400 Individuals have served with us
May 6th, 2025
Since Hurricane Helene, nearly 400 individuals have stepped into the mission field with the Asheville Dream Center—each one carrying hope, compassion, and the love of Jesus into some of the most broken places in our city.They’ve come from churches all over the country, giving up their comfort, time, and resources—not for recognition, but to simply *be* the hands and feet of Jesus. They’ve prayed w...
Adventures in Mission Michigan Team
April 29th, 2025
Today we were joined by volunteers from Michigan with @adventuresrelief who helped us pack essential need kits that will go out to families in the coming weeks!We are so thankful for teams that join us weekly to find a need and fill it, find a hurt and heal it! If you’d like to join us to volunteer or take needs out during Adopt-A-Block, visit ashevilledreamcenter.org!......
Wherever the Lord Leads.....
April 16th, 2025
Wherever the Lord leads……Monday, our Short Term Missions team joined in Adopt-A-Block outreach delivering Easter baskets to kids and essential needs for families! While they were out visiting with families, they learned that it was a very special young ladies birthday! They dropped everything to run to the store and get her a cake, card, and balloons to make her feel loved and special! This is wha...
Breadhouse Ministry Missions Team
Mar 12, 2025
York Dream Center Team
NEW SHORT TERM MISSIONS FACILITIES!
Baska Family Missions Team
Jan 8, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age requirement?
For Adopt-A-Block, Love Our City Events, Kids’ Mentorship, and Urban Street Outreach, there is no age requirement. For Warehouse Operations, the age requirement is 15 or older. For Hurricane Clean Up, the age requirement is 15 or older. The age requirement for Home Rebuilds is 16 or older (only 2 minors on site per day).
Will the Dream Center provide transportation?
Teams will have to bring or rent your own vehicle to transport team.
Can individuals come alone?
Yes. Individuals will just register the same as Group Registration and the Short Term Missions Team will reach out to coordinate with you. 
Is there a schedule of events?
Asheville Dream Center will build your schedule of events for the trip.
Is there a group size limit?
As of right now, we can only house groups up to 48 in size.
What time is check in?
Check in is BEFORE 4pm during weekdays and AFTER 4pm on Weekends!
Can we stay for the weekend?
We can check in teams after 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, but please know that we do not offer volunteer opportunities on the weekends with the exception of Love Our City events and Adopt-A-Block Saturdays.

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