Housing Authority of the City of Asheville - Volunteers Needed for Packaging Hot Meals and Delivering to Low-Income Neighborhoods

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Description

Housing Authority of the City of Asheville's mission is to provide safe, quality, and affordable housing, to expand available resources, and to collaborate with the community to create opportunities for resident self-reliance and economic independence.

We are seeking volunteers to support large-scale hot meal distribution to local housing and local income neighborhoods. Volunteers will help fill to-go containers with hot meals, box and count them, and drive them to nearby neighborhoods to deliver to residents. They will work directly with Housing Authority of the City of Asheville staff and community organizers.

Age 14 years old and up.  Minors allowed if with an adult. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Fill to-go containers with hot meals

  • Drive to nearby neighborhoods to deliver meals to residents


Requirements:

  • Some volunteers required to lift up to 25-40lbs

  • Chairs available for those who cannot stand for long periods.


Attire:

  • No special clothing requirements

  • Closed-toed shoes if possible


Location: The Arthur R. Edington Center is located at 133 Livingston St. Asheville, NC 28801. It is readily accessible by nearby roads. Park outside along Livingston or Gaston roads adjacent to the center.


Health and Safety:

  • Volunteers will be with a buddy to support meal delivery. No exposure to medical needs.

  • Drinks, snacks and a meal provided

  • Bathrooms available


To sign up for in this volunteer opportunity, simply

  • Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next-step instructions from our organization

  • 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.



Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 14 and 90.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon 133 Livingston St
Asheville, NC  28801

Shifts

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