Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
The AHOPE Day Center, a program of Homeward Bound of WNC, is open year round to provide basic need services such as showers, mail receipt, telephone messages, coffee, and limited storage to those experiencing homelessness in our community. AHOPE staff work with homeless individuals and families to learn their housing history and to formulate a plan for their future housing needs.
AHOPE Day Center is currently seeking volunteer support to prepare for upcoming renovations to our building. Shifts will run from 1pm-4pm on 05/25/2020 and 05/26/2020. When arriving for this opportunity please park at the Firestone Tires at the corner of N. Ann St. and Patton Ave.
Volunteer Roles:
- Reorganizing client storage bins
- Sorting through donations
- Assisting in cleaning areas in the center
- Loading items into box trucks
- Assisting in unloading and disposing of items
Volunteer Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Bending, stooping, twisting
- Comfortable moving things up and down stairs
- Comfortable standing for long hours
Health and Safety:
- Hand washing stations available
- Hand sanitizer provided
- Gloves provided
- We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering
- Bandanna covering nose and mouth
- Cloth covering nose and mouth
- Fabric or disposable face mask
- Asking volunteers to maintain physical distance of 6 feet or more when possible
- Note: this task requires volunteers to engage closer than 6 feet. Please do not sign up if you feel uncomfortable or are in a high risk category for COVID-19.
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.
