Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
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Homeward Bound of WNC is a Buncombe County nonprofit agency working with others to end the cycle of homelessness. The organization envisions a community where any person who is experiencing homelessness, regardless of characteristics or circumstances, can move directly into service-enriched permanent housing and become a productive member of society. Volunteers will support the AHOPE Day Center which provides showers, mail receipt, phone service, storage of personal belongings, and information about other community resources.
Volunteer Shifts Include the Following Essential Services:
- Providing coffee and food
- Basic administrative support
- Answering phones
- Technical support
- Providing customer service to clients
- Sanitizing facilities as needed
Volunteer Requirements:
- Respond to each shift you are available to fulfill
- If you want to volunteer with a family member or friend, Respond as a Team to each shift available to fulfill
- Volunteers must be between the ages of 18 and 60
- Close-toed shoes required for volunteer safety
- Customer service skills used
- Possible computer support
Personal Protective Equipment: We currently can provide gloves. If you have your own disposable face mask or fabric face mask please bring with you to your shift.
In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply
