Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

Volunteer: Cook For Your Community!

Cook For Your Community!

Location: Haw Creek Commons (315 Old Haw Creek Rd.)

About us: Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Process local farm products (vegetables and meat) chop fresh vegetables Prepare meals and portion into meal trays Wash dishes Related kitchen tasks as needed have fun with the awesome and talented team!

Requirements:

Orientation: To be completed at the beginning of your first shift Signed liability waiver: Can be completed on site before your first shift or online here.Minimum age: 16 years old to come alone; 12 with parent or adult chaperone.  Skills Required:  Ability to stand for long periods. We have chairs for breaks, but most of the work requires standing. Positive attitude and willingness to learn new things.  Attire: Non-slip, closed-toed shoes Something to pull your hair back (hair tie, bandana, hat) - the kitchen will have hair nets. 

Parking: 

Look for white Equal Plates Parking signs with arrows at the driveway past the sanctuary and purple free pantry. Park in any of the spots available. Enter in the door by the large white walk in cooler. It has an Equal Plates sign on the window. 

To sign up: Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization. 

Please do not show up if you have not signed up on Hands On Asheville!


Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org

Organization: Equal Plates Project

Cook For Your Community!

Location: Haw Creek Commons (315 Old Haw Creek Rd.)

About us: Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Process local farm products (vegetables and meat) chop fresh vegetables Prepare meals and portion into meal trays Wash dishes Related kitchen tasks as needed have fun with the awesome and talented team!

Requirements:

Orientation: To be completed at the beginning of your first shift Signed liability waiver: Can be completed on site before your first shift or online here.Minimum age: 16 years old to come alone; 12 with parent or adult chaperone.  Skills Required:  Ability to stand for long periods. We have chairs for breaks, but most of the work requires standing. Positive attitude and willingness to learn new things.  Attire: Non-slip, closed-toed shoes Something to pull your hair back (hair tie, bandana, hat) - the kitchen will have hair nets. 

Parking: 

Look for white Equal Plates Parking signs with arrows at the driveway past the sanctuary and purple free pantry. Park in any of the spots available. Enter in the door by the large white walk in cooler. It has an Equal Plates sign on the window. 

To sign up: Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization. 

Please do not show up if you have not signed up on Hands On Asheville!


Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org

Organization: Equal Plates Project

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28805

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Deliver Meals to Umoja (T/TH @ 1:00pm)

Delivery Drivers Needed!

Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community from our new Haw Creek Commons Location!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 


Delivery info: Deliver meals to Umoja on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Pick up meals at Haw Creek Common's kitchen at 1:00pm on Tues/Thurs.Deliver to Umoja & Compass Pt VillageAddress and instructions provided at pickup.

**If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas. 

**Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".**

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicleDeliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving spacePresent delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shiftSigned liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shiftReliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**Valid Driver's LicenseMust agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on timeAbility to lift 25-30 lbsPositive attitude

Location: 

315 Old Haw Creek Rd. Look for white Equal Plates Parking signs with arrows at the driveway past the sanctuary and purple free pantry. Park in any of the spots available. Enter in the door by the large white walk in cooler. It has an Equal Plates sign on the window.


To sign up, 
simply:

Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organizationPlease ONLY SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org






Organization: Equal Plates Project

Delivery Drivers Needed!

Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community from our new Haw Creek Commons Location!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 


Delivery info: Deliver meals to Umoja on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Pick up meals at Haw Creek Common's kitchen at 1:00pm on Tues/Thurs.Deliver to Umoja & Compass Pt VillageAddress and instructions provided at pickup.

**If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas. 

**Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".**

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicleDeliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving spacePresent delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shiftSigned liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shiftReliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**Valid Driver's LicenseMust agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on timeAbility to lift 25-30 lbsPositive attitude

Location: 

315 Old Haw Creek Rd. Look for white Equal Plates Parking signs with arrows at the driveway past the sanctuary and purple free pantry. Park in any of the spots available. Enter in the door by the large white walk in cooler. It has an Equal Plates sign on the window.


To sign up, 
simply:

Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organizationPlease ONLY SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org






Organization: Equal Plates Project

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28805

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Deliver Meals to Compass Point Village (M-F @12:00pm)

Delivery Drivers Needed!

Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community from our new Haw Creek Commons Location!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 


Delivery info: Deliver meals to Homeward Bound's Compass Point Village Monday-Friday. Pick up meals at Haw Creek Common's kitchen at 12:00pm, then deliver to Homeward Bound's Compass Point Village instructions provided at pickup.

**If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas. 

**Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".**

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicleDeliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving spacePresent delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shiftSigned liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shiftReliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**Valid Driver's LicenseMust agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on timeAbility to lift 25-30 lbsPositive attitude

Location: 

315 Old Haw Creek Rd. Look for white Equal Plates Parking signs with arrows at the driveway past the sanctuary and purple free pantry. Park in any of the spots available. Enter in the door by the large white walk in cooler. It has an Equal Plates sign on the window.


To sign up, simply:Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organizationPlease ONLY SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org






Organization: Equal Plates Project

Delivery Drivers Needed!

Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community from our new Haw Creek Commons Location!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 


Delivery info: Deliver meals to Homeward Bound's Compass Point Village Monday-Friday. Pick up meals at Haw Creek Common's kitchen at 12:00pm, then deliver to Homeward Bound's Compass Point Village instructions provided at pickup.

**If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas. 

**Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".**

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicleDeliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving spacePresent delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shiftSigned liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shiftReliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**Valid Driver's LicenseMust agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on timeAbility to lift 25-30 lbsPositive attitude

Location: 

315 Old Haw Creek Rd. Look for white Equal Plates Parking signs with arrows at the driveway past the sanctuary and purple free pantry. Park in any of the spots available. Enter in the door by the large white walk in cooler. It has an Equal Plates sign on the window.


To sign up, simply:Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organizationPlease ONLY SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP! Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org






Organization: Equal Plates Project

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28805

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Deliver Meals for Circle of Security Groups (TH @4:45pm)

Delivery Drivers Needed!
Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community at our new Haw Creek Commons location!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Delivery info: Help us deliver meals to La Milpa & Verner Central in West Asheville! 

Verner Central (Thursdays): Arrive at Haw Creek Commons at 4:45pm to pick up meal and deliver to West Asheville. (We will provide address upon pick up of meal) If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas.Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicleDeliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving spacePresent delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shiftSigned liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shiftReliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**Valid Driver's LicenseMust agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on timeAbility to lift 25-30 lbsPositive attitude

Location: 

315 Old Haw Creek Rd. Look for white Equal Plates Parking signs with arrows at the driveway past the sanctuary and purple free pantry. Park in any of the spots available. Enter in the door by the large white walk in cooler. It has an Equal Plates sign on the window.

To sign up: Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization. 

Please ONLY SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP!

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org

Organization: Equal Plates Project

Delivery Drivers Needed!
Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community at our new Haw Creek Commons location!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Delivery info: Help us deliver meals to La Milpa & Verner Central in West Asheville! 

Verner Central (Thursdays): Arrive at Haw Creek Commons at 4:45pm to pick up meal and deliver to West Asheville. (We will provide address upon pick up of meal) If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas.Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicleDeliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving spacePresent delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shiftSigned liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shiftReliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**Valid Driver's LicenseMust agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on timeAbility to lift 25-30 lbsPositive attitude

Location: 

315 Old Haw Creek Rd. Look for white Equal Plates Parking signs with arrows at the driveway past the sanctuary and purple free pantry. Park in any of the spots available. Enter in the door by the large white walk in cooler. It has an Equal Plates sign on the window.

To sign up: Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization. 

Please ONLY SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP!

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org

Organization: Equal Plates Project

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28805

Allow Groups: No