The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency. We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities. Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors. We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.) Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian.
In the second shift of the day, volunteers will assist clients and other volunteers with the Free Community Market and Clean up. Tasks can include supervising the shopping station, restocking tables, assisting with gatekeeping, assisting with intake, assisting clients with groceries, and assisting with parking lot safety. Everyone assists with cleanup at Market close. Indoor and outdoor tasks are available.
Requirements:
- Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above
- If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the blue RESPOND AS A TEAM button above
- Must be at least 18 years old OR be accompanied by an adult if between 12-17 years old
Skills Required:
- Positive customer service skills
- Ability to remain calm during times of crisis
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds)
- Bending, twisting, stooping
- Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
Attire:
- Wear clothes that are comfortable and let you move freely
- Dress for the weather forecast
- Comfortable, close-toed shoes
Location:
Montmorenci United Methodist Church
89 Old Candler Town Rd.
Candler, North Carolina 28715
Health and Safety:
- Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one
- Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available on site
- Gloves provided during food packaging
To sign up for this volunteer project, simply
- Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions about the event
- 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@handsonahseville.org
