Big Ivy Community Center serves the local community and surrounding communities in Buncombe and Madison County. We have public grounds as well as public service programs such as our food pantry. We host multiple events and programs throughout the year that are intent on helping our Big Ivy community thrive. Currently we are supporting the surrounding community with comprehensive needs in response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
Due to the weather getting colder we are shifting to box pick up. Volunteers are needed to help pack and distribute boxes for our community members needing supplies.
Wednesdays-Friday: Pack and distribute boxes 10:30am-4pm. Come when you can during this time, if you need to leave before 4pm please do so. Lunch provided.
Note: This opportunity occurs OUTDOORS. Please dress appropriately for the projected weather forecast. There is a tent heated by propane to warm up in from the cold.
We are located at the Big Ivy Community Center in Barnardsville, NC.
Must be 18+ year old to volunteer on your own. Minors welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer Responsibilities May Include:
- Packing boxes with supplies,
- Distributing boxes to families as they come to pick up supplies
- Getting supplies from other buildings
- Restocking canned goods
- Breaking down pallets of good
Requirements:
- Comfortable with bending, lifting, walking, pushing/pulling
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Comfortable working outdoors and on uneven ground
- Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before your shift
Attire:
- Wear layers easy to move in
- Dress appropriate for the weather as it can get chilly
- Wear close-toed shoes
Location: Big Ivy Community Center, Barnardsville, NC
To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply:
- Click "Respond" to the blue button or sign up as a team
- DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT SIGN 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.
