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.
Homework Diners are weekly family engagement events that will take place on the Owen Middle School campus. Students and families will receive a free meal along with tutoring support and help with homework from trained teachers and volunteer tutors. Homework Diners are open to any family in the Swannanoa/Black Mountain community, whether they have a child attending the school or not. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about community resources and take advantage of a variety of educational programs at these events.
Volunteer Roles Include:
- Event Run Through and Set Up, 4:30-5:00 PM ( ALL 6 volunteers needed)
- Registering attendees at the event, 5:00-6:00 PM (2 volunteers needed)
- Welcoming and directing attendees, 5:00 - 6:15 PM (2 Volunteers needed)
- Homework Support 5:00-6:30 PM (2-4 volunteers needed)
- Event Clean-Up, 6:30-7:00 PM (ALL 6 volunteers needed)
Volunteer Requirements:
- "Respond" individually to this opportunity
- Sign the Homework Diner waiver onsite - ALL volunteers
- Arrive at 4:30 ready to begin event run through and choose volunteer assignment
- Follow all Health and Safety guidelines
Health and Safety:
- The event is outdoors - dress appropriately for the weather forecast for the evening of the event
- Temperature checks and safety questions upon arrival to the event
- Frequent hand washing is encouraged and hand sanitizer is available
- We are asking volunteers to wear a face mask while at the event regardless of vaccination status or the outdoor location
- Asking volunteers to maintain a physical distance of 6 feet or more when possible
- Note: there are times when the volunteer task may require a volunteer to engage closer than 6 feet. Please do not sign up if you feel uncomfortable.
In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply
1. click "respond" above to secure your spot
2. Volunteers are EXPECTED to show up for their selected shifts
3. Questions? Email the Site Supervisor listed on the opportunity
Why does this matter? We have to limit the number of people attending each project. This helps everyone stay safe by following COVID-19 specific safety measures. Please understand that if you show up on-site without registering first, you may be turned away so that the agency can maintain safety procedures. Safety is our top priority and we want to be sure needs are met while also being safe.
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.
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.
