Delivery Drivers Needed!
Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community!
Equal Plates Project is a local non-profit connecting small, WNC farms, Asheville chefs and our greater community to strengthen our local food system and to share delicious, scratch-made meals with local schools and those facing complex barriers to food access. Meals prepared in our Central UMC Kitchen contain at least 60% local ingredients, including veggies, fruit, eggs, grain and meat and are shared in contexts where people have the chance to gather, break bread and build community.
We are looking for drivers to help deliver the following meals:
1. Meal for Homeward Bound's Compass Point Villages Monday-Friday at 11:30.
2. Meal for Community Night dinners to various local middle and high schools. These opportunities vary but usually require meals to be delivered by 4:30 or 5:00, depending on the location.
3. Meals for Umoja's Hope For the Future afterschool program Monday-Friday at 3:30.
** If you are able to commit to a weekly delivery and have a clean driving record over the past 5 years, we can look into adding you to our delivery van insurance.
**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 the Equal Plates Project van or your personal vehicle
- Deliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving space
- Present delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required
Requirements:
- Orientation - to be completed before you begin your first shift
- Signed liability waiver - can be completed on site before your first shift
- Reliable transportation **see note above about vehicles and using our delivery van**
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean driving record (past 5 years) - if going to be added to our van insurance
- Must agree to maintain privacy of community members
Skills Required:
- Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on time
- Ability to lift 25-30 lbs
- Positive attitude
Location:
- 27 Church Street - park in the lot behind the church. Turn onto Buncombe Street and into the top lot with the fire escape. Park by the 2 blue dumpsters. Ring the bell on the black gate by the Equal Plates Project sign.
To sign up, simply:
- 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 DID NOT RESPOND!
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.
