Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?
Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.
Buncombe County Government provides a variety of services to residents around the areas of general government, human services, culture and recreation, environment, education, economic and physical development. As a response to community needs around food insecurity during COVID-19 response, we are asking volunteers to support Community Engagement Food Markets.
For Tuesday's market, on 10/20/2020, there are 6 slots available covering one shift. We'll be following guidelines to help ensure the safety of all volunteers and participants.
Food Packaging: 12:00-1:00
Food Distribution: 1:00-3:00
Address of Site:
Isaac Dickson Elementary
125 Hill Street. Asheville, NC 28801
Volunteer Roles Include:
- Assistance with on-site set up and break down
- Unloading Food Truck and/or packaging boxes/bags
- Passing out food boxes/bags to community residents
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 10 lbs.
- Bending, twisting, stooping
Health and Safety:
- We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering
- Cloth covering nose and mouth
- Fabric or disposable face mask
- Hand sanitizer is available on site
- Gloves provided during food packaging
- 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.
- Clients will remain in vehicles during food distribution
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.
