Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the school that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources.
Community Nights are open to any family in the Erwin community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.
The Erwin Middle Community Night occurs on Monday from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week will have 6 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.
Roles
- Registering, welcoming, and directing attendees at the event
- Homework Support
- Meal Service Assistance
Attire
- Wear comfortable, close-toed non-skid shoes (ie. sneakers, Crocs, etc.)
- No jewelry (necklaces, earrings, nose rings, etc.)
- Wear clothing that you are ok getting dirty
Requirements
- Read the follow-up email sent by the UWABC Community Nights Manager - be sure to arrive at the relevant time for the shift
- Follow all Health and Safety guidelines
Health & Safety
- Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one
- Hand sanitizer is available on site
- Gloves provided while handling food
Skills
- Positive customer service skills
- Bending, twisting, and stooping can occur depending on the role assigned
- Comfortable standing for long periods of time
Location
- Erwin Middle School, 20 Erwin Hills Road, Asheville, NC 28806
- **IMPORTANT** Best to type in West Buncombe Fire and Rescue department on google or apple maps because this takes you next to our front entrance.
- Google/Apple maps will take you to the middle of a field if you type in Erwin Middle and you will get lost.
To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:
- Individuals can click the blue "Respond" button above to secure their spot and receive next step instructions about the event
- If you want to volunteer with friends, family, or coworkers, the blue “Respond as a Team” button above to secure everyone’s spot in the group
- Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!
