Haywood Street Congregation Companion at the Downtown Welcome Table WEDNESDAYS

We are currently undergoing renovations! At this time, all opportunities to serve are OUTSIDE. Please dress accordingly (rain or shine). 

The Downtown Welcome Table is a family style meal where everyone is welcome to the table to experience a dignifying, abundant meal served on East Fork Pottery with freshly rolled linens and silverware. 

Companions are invited to help serve at the DWT, Hair Salon, Art Room, and Coffee Area each Wednesday. We refer to everyone as Companions to create a culture of prioritzing Relationships, Above all Else. Please join us for lunch - you are invited to "be with" before you "do for."

Upon arrival, please introduce yourself at the Welcome Station in front of the sanctuary. We offer Welcome Visits each Wednesday at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. 

Lunch on Wednesdays is served from 10am-12:30pm. Companions are needed from 7 am-2:30 pm. 

7:00 am - 9:00 am : Help serve coffee, set up canopy tents for art room, bring out tables. 

9:00 am - 11:00 am : Help set up for the DWT, serve lunch, clean campus.

11:00 am - 2:30 pm : Serve the DWT, Offer desserts and drinks, pick up trash, clean up post meal at 1:00 pm.

Must be 18+ These opportunities are for INDIVIDUAL Companions. If you would like to bring a group, please email groups@haywoodstreet.org

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Serving Guests
• Dish Room
• Kitchen - Food prep & Service
• Parking Lot Clean Up
• Floating - offering drinks and desserts 
• Cleaning of all sorts
• Sorting and organizing donations 

Skills Required:  

• Positive and compassionate customer service skills
• Willingness to work with and be in community with folks struggling with mental illness, substance use, homelessness
•  Ability to remain standing for long periods
• Ability to be outside in the sun
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. 

Attire:

• No requirements. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended.
• No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc. Please do not bring personal items with you.  

Location:

• Haywood Street Congregation at 297 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801

Health and Safety: 

• No access to bathrooms 
• Drinks and snacks provided

To sign for this volunteer opportunity, simply

• Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization
• These opportunities are for INDIVIDUALS ONLY.  If you would like to bring a group, please email groups@haywoodstreet.org to schedule. 
• Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!

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.