Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Buncombe County Government provides a variety of services to residents around the areas of general government, human services, culture and recreation, environment, education, economic and physical development.
Currently, our Community Engagement Team is looking for volunteers to package food in preparation for weekly Community Engagement Markets around town.
Address of Packaging Site for Food Market:
Browns Temple CME Church
32 Phifer St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Multiple Shift Dates and Times
Volunteer Roles Include:
- Sorting and Packaging food boxes/bags in preparation same day food market.
- Loading boxes of food onto the truck that will deliver to the market site.
Requirements:
- Respond to secure your volunteer slot
- If you want to volunteer with friends or family, Respond as a Team
- Must be 18 to volunteer
- Positive customer service skills
- Ability to remain calm during times of crisis
- Close toed shoes
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (occasionally may need to lift up to 35-40lbs.)
- Bending, twisting, stooping
Health and Safety:
- Hand washing station available
- Gloves available
- We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering
- Bandanna covering nose and mouth
- Cloth covering nose and mouth
- Fabric or disposable face mask
- Asking volunteers to maintain physical distance of 6 feet or more when possible
- Note: there are times when the volunteer task requires volunteers to engage closer than 6 feet. Please do not sign up if you feel uncomfortable.
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 completing our Volunteer Experience Form.
