In partnership with the City of Asheville and Buncombe County, United Way of Asheville Buncombe County in opening a warehouse distribution site in South Asheville to support the work of our community partners and organizations.
We are collecting food, water, and other essential resources. We need volunteers who are experienced and comfortable driving a forklift to help us move donations and supplies in the warehouse. You will need to bring documentation of your ability to drive a forklift.
The warehouse is located at 6 Commerce Way, Arden 28704. The warehouse is located off 191/Brevard Road.
Passable Route: I-26 to Exit 37 - Long Shoals Road (Do NOT take exit 33 as instructed by Google Maps). Go west on Long Shoals (NC-146 W) - if you are coming from Asheville, you will turn RIGHT on Long Shoals; if you are coming from the south, you will turn LEFT on Long Shoals. Turn right onto NC-191 N/Brevard Rd. Turn left onto Commerce Way. Take the first left; parking lot is immediately on the left
Your safety and wellbeing are important to us, please do not come if the route is too far or too dangerous. This will be an ongoing need! Thank you!
Please do not come into Western North Carolina to volunteer at this time. We will have time in the future when we need you. We will be sure to let you know on our when those opportunities arise for those outside our community to volunteer.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Requirements:
Comfortable with bending, stooping, walking and twisting
Adhere to all safety measures
Ability to stand for long periods
Work in teams and follow instructions from team leaders
Attire:
Wear appropriate protective gear (gloves, masks, sturdy shoes)
If you have a Live United shirt please wear
Location:
6 Commerce Way, Arden 28704
Directions: Enter site from Long Shoals Rd to 191/Brevard Rd, turn right on Commerce Way go 1/3 of a mile down
Health and Safety:
Restrooms will be available
Water for volunteers available, stay hydrated and take regular breaks
Limited cell phone and WIFI access
Please bring a snack if you are able, food for volunteers while working not guaranteed
Some roads may be closed please follow directions above
To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply
Click the blue "respond" button to sign up!
Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!
Please refer to the second warehouse distribution volunteer opportunity to sign up for an earlier shift.
This is NOT a public distribution site. This distribution site is for COMMUNITY PARNTERS.
If you have any questions about this opportunity please email info@handsonasheville.org.
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
