This event is brought to you by our partners at Aeroflow.
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is dedicated to creating a community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. One way we achieve this is through our annual School Supply Drive. Since 2007, our Volunteer Center, Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, has mobilized the community to equip over 23,000 students with fully stocked backpacks for the new school year.
We need your help with behind-the-scenes work while the main Pack & Sort event is happening! Volunteers will assist with registration, running the volunteer lounge, traffic flow and parking, and helping to keep the main packing floor tidy and organized. These behind-the-scenes volunteers will play a big role in making the event volunteers feel welcomed and informed about what is needed during each shift. Volunteers will rotate through the different tasks during the four-hour shift.
Volunteer Tasks:
Assist in checking in volunteers as they arrive, ensuring they have signed waivers
Run the Volunteer Lounge, keeping snacks and drink displays stocked and clean
Provide clear instructions to volunteers arriving on where to park
Help keep the main packing floor tidy and organized
Requirements:
Click the "respond" button to sign up for available shifts or click the "respond as a team" button to reserve spots for yourself, colleagues, family, and friends.
Adhere to all safety measures.
Ability to lift at least 25lbs.
Comfortable with bending, stooping, walking, and twisting.
Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods.
Tolerant of warm conditions (no air-conditioning; fans available).
Sign a waiver upon arrival.
Contact the site supervisor if you require accommodations.
Shift Dates and Times:
Monday, July 29th:
AM shift: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
PM shift: 1 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday, July 30th:
AM Shift: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
PM Shift: 1 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday, July 31st:
AM shift: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
PM shift: 1 pm - 5 pm
Location: Harrah's Cherokee Center, Lower Exhibition Hall, 44 Hiawassee Street, Asheville, NC 28801
General Information:
Breakfast bars, snacks, and drinks will be provided for all shifts.
Lunch will be provided for volunteers during AM shifts. PM shifts are welcome to come early to eat at 12:30 pm.
Attire:
Wear comfortable, cool clothing suitable for moving around and standing on concrete.
Wear a United Way volunteer shirt. One will be provided if you do not have one.
Close-toed shoes (tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots) are required.
To sign up:
Click "respond" or “respond as a team” to secure your spot and receive further instructions.
Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!
PLEASE NOTE: The volunteers who sign up for this volunteer opportunity will not be packing backpacks! To participate in that part of the Pack & Sort event, please click HERE.
Thank you to our partners at Arby's for sponsoring the Volunteer Lounge at the Pack & Sort event!
