Haywood Street Respite is a safe place for unhoused adults to rest, get three meals a day, and be helped in other ways to “get back on their feet” following hospital discharge from an acute medical need. It is short-term care in a home-like setting for those who are too ill or frail to recover on the streets after surgery or acute illness. We have 12 beds and will soon renovate our space to increase our capacity to 25!
We are looking for people to help in our respite care by cleaning the kitchen, general cleaning and upkeep, preparing meals, and driving friends on errands or appointments. This opportunity is daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is our residents' home at this time, so we ask that you also offer companionship and help bring peace into the space.
Must be 18+
Please sign up or make changes to your registration 48 hours in advance.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Clean the kitchen
- Clean hallways and bathroom
- Clean living room
- Clean porches
- Prepare meals
- Clean kitchen after meals
Skills Required:
- Positive and compassionate people skills
- Willingness to work with and be in community with folks struggling with mental illness, substance use, homelessness
- Ability to remain standing for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
Attire:
- No requirements. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended.
- No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc.
Location:
- Haywood Street Congregation at 297 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801 at the double doors off of the main parking lot.
Health and Safety:
- Drinks and snacks provided
To sign for this volunteer opportunity, simply
- Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization
- Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!
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 emailing info@handsonasheville.org.
