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.
We are looking for volunteers to help provide the following support to the Family Justice Center in a receptionist role:
- Family Justice Center receptionists serve as a first point of contact, not only for Helpmate, but all agencies housed in the Family Justice Center (FJC).
- Greet walk-ins and facilitate their access to services.
- Direct clients with appointments to the appropriate staff contact/agencies,
- Assist the public in understanding what services are available at the FJC, and advise on the location of other government and community agencies as appropriate.
- Answer the main phone line to the FJC. It is important to note that clients may call the main phone line while in crisis; receptionists are responsible for validating those clients and transferring them to the appropriate hotline number.
- Shifts range from 2-4 hours weekly Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- A background check is required as well as additional training including domestic violence 101 orientation.
Health/Safety:
- We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering when delivering items
- Cloth covering nose and 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.
In order to find out more about the opportunity and get involved, simply:
- click "respond" above to secure your spot;
- review the notification from Hands On with next step instructions and contact information.
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.
