Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

Volunteer: Pack Perishables for Drive-Thru Pantry

What you will do:

Each Wednesday, we pack boxes of fresh food to distribute through our Drive-Thru Food Pantry.

Additional details:

Volunteers work roughly 10:15am -1:30pmRoles are active - volunteers are on feet the majority of the time. Lifting boxes involved.Work is completed in our Food Pantry (garage) -- temperatures can vary.Training and support is provided.

Your impact:

Fresh food is a top request at our Pantry -- partly because these items are expensive.  Receiving this food helps alleviate financial burden while providing access to some heathier food options. 

While not a client-facing role, this packing opportunity is integral to serving the individuals visiting our Food Pantry.  It also provides essential support to the other members of the "Wednesday Crew."


Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

(*volunteer roles are not suitable for Community Service requirements)

Join the Team!

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.


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 email us at info@handsonasheville.org.

Organization: Catholic Charities (Asheville Office)

What you will do:

Each Wednesday, we pack boxes of fresh food to distribute through our Drive-Thru Food Pantry.

Additional details:

Volunteers work roughly 10:15am -1:30pmRoles are active - volunteers are on feet the majority of the time. Lifting boxes involved.Work is completed in our Food Pantry (garage) -- temperatures can vary.Training and support is provided.

Your impact:

Fresh food is a top request at our Pantry -- partly because these items are expensive.  Receiving this food helps alleviate financial burden while providing access to some heathier food options. 

While not a client-facing role, this packing opportunity is integral to serving the individuals visiting our Food Pantry.  It also provides essential support to the other members of the "Wednesday Crew."


Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

(*volunteer roles are not suitable for Community Service requirements)

Join the Team!

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.


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 email us at info@handsonasheville.org.

Organization: Catholic Charities (Asheville Office)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28801

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Prepare Hygiene Items & Pet Food

What you will do:

Each Tuesday afternoon, we prepare client-specific "special orders" for our Food Pantry clients.  We package hygiene items, diapers, and pet food.   

Additional details include:

This is usually a one-person task (although 2 people can do it).  No heavy lifting.Work is completed out in our garage Food Pantry.Training and support is provided.

Your impact:

Food stamps don't cover hygiene items and pet food; sharing these items helps alleviate some financial burden.  Receiving these items also support the mental and physical well-being of our clients.  

Pets are an important part of people's lives.  By providing pet food we help ensure people don't have to choose choice between feeding themselves and feeding their pet.


Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

(*volunteer roles are not suitable for Community Service requirements)

Join the Team!

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.


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 email us at info@handsonasheville.org.

Organization: Catholic Charities (Asheville Office)

What you will do:

Each Tuesday afternoon, we prepare client-specific "special orders" for our Food Pantry clients.  We package hygiene items, diapers, and pet food.   

Additional details include:

This is usually a one-person task (although 2 people can do it).  No heavy lifting.Work is completed out in our garage Food Pantry.Training and support is provided.

Your impact:

Food stamps don't cover hygiene items and pet food; sharing these items helps alleviate some financial burden.  Receiving these items also support the mental and physical well-being of our clients.  

Pets are an important part of people's lives.  By providing pet food we help ensure people don't have to choose choice between feeding themselves and feeding their pet.


Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

(*volunteer roles are not suitable for Community Service requirements)

Join the Team!

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.


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 email us at info@handsonasheville.org.

Organization: Catholic Charities (Asheville Office)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28801

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Reception (multiple shifts)

What you will do:

Greet clients, answer phones, book food appointments, provide general information on resources in the area.  Sometimes, additional office tasks are included (i.e. filing)

Additional details:

There two shifts each day: AM (9:30 - 1pm) and PM (1pm - 4:15pm).Shifts are available Monday - Friday; commitment is flexible.Computer competency is helpful, but not required.Heavy lifting is not required.Training and support is provided.

Your impact:

Greeting someone with kindness and dignity has an impact.  Additionally, whether you interact with people on the phone or in person you will be helping provide information about local resources.

By booking food pantry appointments or providing clients with emergency diapers or pet food, you are also playing a role in helping alleviate financial challenges and hunger.

Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

(*volunteer roles are not suitable for Community Service requirements)

Join the Team!

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.


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 email us at info@handsonasheville.org.

Organization: Catholic Charities (Asheville Office)

What you will do:

Greet clients, answer phones, book food appointments, provide general information on resources in the area.  Sometimes, additional office tasks are included (i.e. filing)

Additional details:

There two shifts each day: AM (9:30 - 1pm) and PM (1pm - 4:15pm).Shifts are available Monday - Friday; commitment is flexible.Computer competency is helpful, but not required.Heavy lifting is not required.Training and support is provided.

Your impact:

Greeting someone with kindness and dignity has an impact.  Additionally, whether you interact with people on the phone or in person you will be helping provide information about local resources.

By booking food pantry appointments or providing clients with emergency diapers or pet food, you are also playing a role in helping alleviate financial challenges and hunger.

Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

(*volunteer roles are not suitable for Community Service requirements)

Join the Team!

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.


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 email us at info@handsonasheville.org.

Organization: Catholic Charities (Asheville Office)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28801

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Drive-Thru Food Pantry Distribution (multiple roles)

What you will do:

Each Wednesday, we distribute food and toiletries through our Drive-Thru Food Pantry.

Additional details:

There are multiple roles: Check-In (1), Packing Perishables (1),  and Distribution (2) Volunteers work roughly 10:30am -1:30pmRoles are active - volunteers are on feet the majority of the time. Lifting boxes involved.Check-In role does not involve heavy liftingWork is completed outdoors -- in all weather: rain, heat, cold.Training and support is provided.

Your impact:

Receiving food and toiletries helps alleviate some financial burden as well as hunger.  Families are able to reprioritize limited funds to meet other needs.

Pets are an important part of people's lives.  By providing pet food we help ensure people don't have to choose choice between feeding themselves and feeding their pet.


Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

(*volunteer roles are not suitable for Community Service requirements)

Join the Team!

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.


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 email us at info@handsonasheville.org.

Organization: Catholic Charities (Asheville Office)

What you will do:

Each Wednesday, we distribute food and toiletries through our Drive-Thru Food Pantry.

Additional details:

There are multiple roles: Check-In (1), Packing Perishables (1),  and Distribution (2) Volunteers work roughly 10:30am -1:30pmRoles are active - volunteers are on feet the majority of the time. Lifting boxes involved.Check-In role does not involve heavy liftingWork is completed outdoors -- in all weather: rain, heat, cold.Training and support is provided.

Your impact:

Receiving food and toiletries helps alleviate some financial burden as well as hunger.  Families are able to reprioritize limited funds to meet other needs.

Pets are an important part of people's lives.  By providing pet food we help ensure people don't have to choose choice between feeding themselves and feeding their pet.


Volunteer Requirements:

To volunteer at Catholic Charities, onboarding is required.  This includes a background check and a 1.5 hour training, creating in a volunteer account, and additional food-pantry related trainings.

Volunteers must be 18+ to volunteer alone.

(*volunteer roles are not suitable for Community Service requirements)

Join the Team!

Click the blue "respond" button to contact Hilary and share your interest.


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 email us at info@handsonasheville.org.

Organization: Catholic Charities (Asheville Office)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 28801

Allow Groups: No