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.
Homeward Bound of WNC is a nonprofit agency working 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.
Homeward Bound of WNC is looking for volunteers to make or purchase sandwiches and baked goods for their clients at AHOPE Day Center. All food preparation will occur at the volunteer's home. Delivery is requested and will be contact-free.
Requirements:
- Please consider your own health before preparing food to share
- Respond to this opportunity to register and for more details
- If you want to prepare food with family/friends, Respond as a Team
- Delivery of snacks requested
Types of Sandwiches and Baked Goods Requested (Please keep to the list or stick with similar items):
- Baked muffins or sweet bread - individually wrapped please
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - individually wrapped please
- Trail mix - individually packaged please
- Energy/granola bars
Delivery Details:
- The shift/s you select correlates with the day/time you are available to drop off your items
- Delivery will take place between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Call the volunteer coordinator upon arrival for curbside assistance (additional details upon registration)
- Address: 19 N. Ann Street, Asheville NC, 28801
In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply
- click "respond" above to select your shifts and receive next step instructions;
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- The shift/s you select correlates with the day/time you are available to drop off your items;
- and please don't show up for the volunteer project if you didn't respond and select a specific shift on the button above.
Why does this matter? We have to limit the number of people attending each project. This helps everyone stay safe by following COVID-19 specific safety measures. Please understand that if you show up on-site without registering first, you may be turned away so that the agency can maintain safety procedures. Safety is our top priority and we want to be sure needs are met while also being safe. Click HERE for current NC safety guidelines.
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.
