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.
The Salvation Army in Asheville is a nonprofit organization, an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, working in Buncombe County to serve people in need of food, clothing, and shelter. The mission of The Salvation Army is to meet human needs with love and compassion.
We are looking for one volunteer per shift to assist with stocking our pantry and packing food bags.
Weekly Shifts Occur:
- Tuesday 12pm-4pm
- Wednesday 9:30am-12pm & 12pm-2:30pm
- Thursday 12pm-2:30pm
Volunteer Roles Include:
- Stocking Food Items in Pantry
- Packing Food Bags
Volunteer Requirements:
- Respond to secure your volunteer slot
- Maintain confidentiality of Salvation Army clients
- Excellent in customer service
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
- Must be ages 18-64 to volunteer
Health and Safety:
- Hand washing sinks and hand sanitizer available
- We are asking volunteers to wear/bring their own face covering if they have their own
- Bandanna covering nose and mouth
- 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 may require volunteers to engage closer than 6 feet. Please do not sign up if you feel uncomfortable.
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.
