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Montmorenci has been a part of the Hominy Valley Candler community since March of 1857. We are a part of the Blue Ridge District and the Hominy Valley Missional Network of the Western North Carolina Conference and the greater United Methodist Church. We are looking for 4 volunteers to package food in preparation for our Free Community Drive Through Market!
Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address of Packaging Site for Food Market: 89 Old Candler Town Rd. Candler, NC 28715
Volunteer Roles Include:
- Packaging food boxes/bags in preparation for following day food market
Requirements:
- Respond to secure your volunteer slot
- If you want to volunteer with friends or family, Respond as a Team
- Must be ages 18-60 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:
- We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering
- Bandanna covering nose or mouth
- Cloth covering nose or 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.
Personal Protective Equipment & Safety: Gloves are provided. Hand-washing sink and hand sanitizer available. We will maintain safe distancing during volunteer shift.
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: info@handsonasheville.org
