Western Carolina Ministries is looking for volunteers to help package clothing and shoes for distribution. Shifts are from 10am-1pm and 1pm to 4pm Monday - Friday.
Children 12 and up can volunteer. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
● Packaging clothing and shoes into boxes for distribution.
● Sorting between usable and non-usable clothing
● Organizing clothing and shoes by sizes
● Unloading clothing that needs to be sorted and packing distribution cars
Requirements:
● Volunteers will be required to:
○ Sign up through the United Way Hands-On portal
○ Participate in the full 3 hours of the shift they sign on for
○ Bring their own water and snacks if desired. There will be some provided but there is no guarantee as to how much.
Skills Required:
● Volunteers must be able to:
○ Organize and fold clothing neatly and effectively
○ Be comfortable standing for up to 3 hours
○ Ability to lift at least 10 lbs
Attire:
● Volunteers must adhere to the following dress:
○ Comfortable, close-toed shoes
○ Long pants with no visible holes or tears
○ Comfortable active clothing
Location:
● All volunteering roles for this opportunity will take place at 44 Westgate Pkwy, Asheville, NC, 28806
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a donation drop-off location. Regarding clothing donations, we are only taking new winter clothing and shoes. For all donation inquires, please contact Amanda Putnam at amandap@westerncarolinarescue.org or (828) 254-1529 ext. 106.
Health and Safety:
● Volunteers must:
○ Bring your own water bottle and snacks. Some of these resources will be provided, but not with reliable sufficiency.
To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, 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 emailing info@handsonasheville.org.
