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Montmorenci has been a part of the Hominy Valley Candler community since March of 1857. We are a part of the Blue Ridge District and the Hominy Valley Missional Network of the Western North Carolina Conference and the greater United Methodist Church. We are looking for up to 8 volunteers to support our Free Community Market!
Date: Thursday, April 23rd, 9:00 - 1:00
Address of Food Market: 89 Old Candler Town Rd. Candler, NC 28715
Volunteer Roles Include:
- Assistance with directing traffic
- Picking/Gathering Pre-packaged food orders
- Delivering orders to vehicles
Requirements:
- Respond to each shift you are able to fulfill
- If you want to volunteer with friends or family, Respond as a Team
- Must be ages 18-60 to volunteer
- Positive customer service skills
- Ability to remain calm during times of crisis
- Close toed shoes
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Order deliverer may need to lift up to 35-40lbs.
- Bending, twisting, stooping
Health and Safety:
- We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering
- Bandanna covering nose or mouth
- Cloth covering nose or mouth
- Fabric or disposable face mask
- Asking volunteers to maintain physical distance of 6 feet or more when possible
- Note: there are times when the volunteer task requires volunteers to engage closer than 6 feet. Please do not sign up if you feel uncomfortable.
Personal Protective Equipment & Safety: Clients will not get out of vehicles. Gloves are provided. Hand-washing sink and hand sanitizer available.
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 completing our Volunteer Experience Form.
