Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

Delivery Drivers Needed!

Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Delivery info:

Deliver meals for United Way Community Nights at various Buncombe County schools. Arrive at Central's kitchen at 3:45pm to pick up the meal and drive to a Buncombe County schools. You will receive address and instructions upon pick up. 

**If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas. 

**Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".**

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicle

Deliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving space

Present delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shift

Signed liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shift

Reliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**

Valid Driver's License

Must agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on time

Ability to lift 25-30 lbs

Positive attitude

Location: 

27 Church Street - park in the lot behind the church.  Turn onto Buncombe Street and into the top lot with the fire escape.  Park by the 2 blue dumpsters.  Ring the bell on the black gate by the Equal Plates Project sign.

To sign up, simply:

Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organizationPlease ONLY SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP! 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

Delivery Drivers Needed!

Help Equal Plates Project deliver meals to the community!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Delivery info:

Deliver meals for Salvation Army's Center of Hope Monday through Friday and also Umoja's Hope For the Future afterschool program on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Arrive at Central's kitchen at 3pm to pick up the meal and drive to Salvation Army and then to Umoja's afterschool location (T, W, Th only). You will receive address and instructions upon pick up. 

**If you choose to use your own vehicle, we will reimburse for gas. 

**Trucks, vans, stations wagons and hatchbacks are preferred as you will need to transport between 2 and 6 styrofoam coolers that measure 15"x17"x24".**

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Help load meals into your personal vehicle

Deliver meals to destination at the required time and unload into receiving space

Present delivery ticket to destination kitchen staff, as required

Requirements:

Orientation: to be completed before you begin your first shift

Signed liability waiver: can be completed on site before your first shift

Reliable transportation **see note above about vehicles**

Valid Driver's License

Must agree to maintain privacy of community members

Skills Required: 

Promptness to ensure meals are delivered on time

Ability to lift 25-30 lbs Positive attitude

Location: 

27 Church Street - park in the lot behind the church.  Turn onto Buncombe Street and into the top lot with the fire escape.  Park by the 2 blue dumpsters.  Ring the bell on the black gate by the Equal Plates Project sign.

To sign up, simply:

Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organizationPlease ONLY SHOW UP IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP! 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

Come Cook for your community in our new kitchen!

Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

process local farm products (vegetables and meat)chop fresh vegetablesprepare meals and portion into meal trayswash dishesrelated kitchen tasks as neededhave fun with the awesome and talented Central kitchen team!

Requirements:

Orientation - to be completed at the beginning of your first shiftSigned liability waiver - can be completed on site before your first shiftMinimum Age: 16 years old

Skills Required: 

Ability to stand for long periods.  We have chairs for breaks, but most of the work requires standing.Positive attitude and willingness to learn new things 

Attire:

Non-slip, closed-toed shoesSomething to pull your hair back (hair tie, bandana, hat) - the kitchen will have hair nets

Location:

40 Church Street;

There is no parking at First Presbyterian church. However, you are welcome to park behind Central United Methodist Church on Buncombe Street. *NOTE: we now have parking passes that need to be put on your car dashboard. Please come to the Central UMC first, grab a pass and return it after your shift. 

Access the parking lot via Buncombe St. behind the church (click here to see a dropped pin of the parking lot)

Park at the top of Buncombe St. by the fire escape. 

Ring the bell at the black gate by the Equal Plates Project sign.

There are also a couple of free parking garages nearby that you can park in or you can use the paid street parking. 

Once parked, walk on Church Street towards Patton Avenue and turn down the alley that runs next to the church.  

When you get to the blue dumpsters, turn right and ring the doorbell by the Equal Plates sign.

To sign up, simply:

Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions from our organizationPlease DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND! Thanks for understanding. 

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

Come Cook For Your Community! Equal Plates Project is a local nonprofit that purchases from small farms at fair prices, transforms their quality ingredients into nourishing meals, and partners with community organizations to share thousands of meals each week with neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

process local farm products (vegetables and meat) chop fresh vegetables prepare meals and portion into meal trays wash dishes related kitchen tasks as needed have fun with the awesome and talented Central kitchen team!

Requirements:

Orientation - to be completed at the beginning of your first shift Signed liability waiver - can be completed on site before your first shiftMinimum age: 16 years old

Skills Required: 

Ability to stand for long periods.  We have chairs for breaks, but most of the work requires standing. Positive attitude and willingness to learn new things 

Attire:

Non-slip, closed-toed shoes Something to pull your hair back (hair tie, bandana, hat) - the kitchen will have hair nets

Location:

27 Church Street - park in the lot behind the church.  Turn onto Buncombe Street and park in the top lot by the fire escape.  Ring the bell on the black gate by Equal Plates Project sign. *NOTE: we now have parking passes that need to be put on your car dashboard. Please come to the Central first, grab a pass and return it after your shift. 

To sign up, 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.