Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Valley Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to provide direct assistance to the families and communities of the Swannanoa River Valley.
Our mission is to restore hope and rebuild lives in North Carolina and surrounding communities by providing vital assistance, fostering community collaboration, and promoting preparedness for future disasters.
The Valley Hope Foundation is seeking volunteers for aid and food distribution in our Black Mountain Warehouse. Each week we process and distribute food to between 5,000 and 8,000 families impacted by Hurricane Helene - and we need your help! Come help us sort pallets of food and produce, and serve it to the public. Our weekly scheduled volunteer hours are Tuesday from 10:00Am-3:00pm.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
Sorting and organizing supplies & aid
Loading vehicles with supplies & aid
Delivering supplies
Requirements:
16+
Skills Required:
Be able to lift 25lbs
Compassion and patience when dealing with filling families requests
Be able to stand for long periods of time
Be able to move, twist, and bend
Communication and teamwork skills
Attire:
Work Gloves
Close toed shoes
Comfortable weather appropriate work clothing
Location:
1035 Old US Hwy 70W, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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