Opportunities From: Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

Volunteer: Haywood Street Congregation Companion at the Downtown Welcome Table WEDNESDAYS

We are currently undergoing renovations! At this time, all opportunities to serve are OUTSIDE. Please dress accordingly (rain or shine). 

The Downtown Welcome Table is a family style meal where everyone is welcome to the table to experience a dignifying, abundant meal served on East Fork Pottery with freshly rolled linens and silverware. 

Companions are invited to help serve at the DWT, Hair Salon, Art Room, and Coffee Area each Wednesday. We refer to everyone as Companions to create a culture of prioritzing Relationships, Above all Else. Please join us for lunch - you are invited to "be with" before you "do for."

Upon arrival, please introduce yourself at the Welcome Station in front of the sanctuary. We offer Welcome Visits each Wednesday at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. 

Lunch on Wednesdays is served from 10am-12:30pm. Companions are needed from 7 am-2:30 pm. 

7:00 am - 9:00 am : Help serve coffee, set up canopy tents for art room, bring out tables. 

9:00 am - 11:00 am : Help set up for the DWT, serve lunch, clean campus.

11:00 am - 2:30 pm : Serve the DWT, Offer desserts and drinks, pick up trash, clean up post meal at 1:00 pm.

Must be 18+ These opportunities are for INDIVIDUAL Companions. If you would like to bring a group, please email groups@haywoodstreet.org

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Serving Guests Dish Room Kitchen - Food prep & Service Parking Lot Clean Up Floating - offering drinks and desserts Cleaning of all sortsSorting and organizing donations 

Skills Required:  

Positive and compassionate customer service skills Willingness to work with and be in community with folks struggling with mental illness, substance use, homelessness  Ability to remain standing for long periodsAbility to be outside in the sun Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. 

Attire:

No requirements. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc. Please do not bring personal items with you.  

Location:

Haywood Street Congregation at 297 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801

Health and Safety: 

No access to bathrooms 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 organizationThese opportunities are for INDIVIDUALS ONLY.  If you would like to bring a group, please email groups@haywoodstreet.org to schedule.  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. 

 

 

Organization: Haywood Street Congregation

We are currently undergoing renovations! At this time, all opportunities to serve are OUTSIDE. Please dress accordingly (rain or shine). 

The Downtown Welcome Table is a family style meal where everyone is welcome to the table to experience a dignifying, abundant meal served on East Fork Pottery with freshly rolled linens and silverware. 

Companions are invited to help serve at the DWT, Hair Salon, Art Room, and Coffee Area each Wednesday. We refer to everyone as Companions to create a culture of prioritzing Relationships, Above all Else. Please join us for lunch - you are invited to "be with" before you "do for."

Upon arrival, please introduce yourself at the Welcome Station in front of the sanctuary. We offer Welcome Visits each Wednesday at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. 

Lunch on Wednesdays is served from 10am-12:30pm. Companions are needed from 7 am-2:30 pm. 

7:00 am - 9:00 am : Help serve coffee, set up canopy tents for art room, bring out tables. 

9:00 am - 11:00 am : Help set up for the DWT, serve lunch, clean campus.

11:00 am - 2:30 pm : Serve the DWT, Offer desserts and drinks, pick up trash, clean up post meal at 1:00 pm.

Must be 18+ These opportunities are for INDIVIDUAL Companions. If you would like to bring a group, please email groups@haywoodstreet.org

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Serving Guests Dish Room Kitchen - Food prep & Service Parking Lot Clean Up Floating - offering drinks and desserts Cleaning of all sortsSorting and organizing donations 

Skills Required:  

Positive and compassionate customer service skills Willingness to work with and be in community with folks struggling with mental illness, substance use, homelessness  Ability to remain standing for long periodsAbility to be outside in the sun Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. 

Attire:

No requirements. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc. Please do not bring personal items with you.  

Location:

Haywood Street Congregation at 297 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801

Health and Safety: 

No access to bathrooms 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 organizationThese opportunities are for INDIVIDUALS ONLY.  If you would like to bring a group, please email groups@haywoodstreet.org to schedule.  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. 

 

 

Organization: Haywood Street Congregation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28801

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Haywood Street Congregation - Companionship for Medical Respite, Multiple Shifts Available

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Haywood Street Respite is a safe place our friends who are experiencing homelessness to rest, get three meals a day, and receive all their physical needs met until they “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 still too vulnerable to recover on the streets after surgery or acute illness. We currently have 12 beds and are in the process of renovating our space to increase our capacity to 25! 

We are looking for people to help in our respite care with cleaning and upkeep, preparing meals, driving friends to run errands or go to appointments, and just be available This opportunity is daily with 4 hour shifts ranging from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The first step is to schedule your Respite orientation to help you get acquainted. This is our friends temporary home, and our core value is Relationships Above All Else. The best thing you can do is to be present and attentive.

Must be 18+

Please sign up or make changes to your registration 48 hours in advance. If you need to make changes, also email jenny@haywoodstreet.org

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Be available to be in companionship with our friendsClean the kitchenClean hallways and bathroomsClean living room spacesHelp organizeClean porchesPrepare meals and dine with our friendsClean 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:

Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc. Please leave these things at home

Location:

Haywood Street Congregation at 673 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Please do not park at the MedVet or any other neighbors. We have additional parking in the back of the house. 

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.

Organization: Haywood Street Congregation

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Haywood Street Respite is a safe place our friends who are experiencing homelessness to rest, get three meals a day, and receive all their physical needs met until they “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 still too vulnerable to recover on the streets after surgery or acute illness. We currently have 12 beds and are in the process of renovating our space to increase our capacity to 25! 

We are looking for people to help in our respite care with cleaning and upkeep, preparing meals, driving friends to run errands or go to appointments, and just be available This opportunity is daily with 4 hour shifts ranging from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The first step is to schedule your Respite orientation to help you get acquainted. This is our friends temporary home, and our core value is Relationships Above All Else. The best thing you can do is to be present and attentive.

Must be 18+

Please sign up or make changes to your registration 48 hours in advance. If you need to make changes, also email jenny@haywoodstreet.org

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Be available to be in companionship with our friendsClean the kitchenClean hallways and bathroomsClean living room spacesHelp organizeClean porchesPrepare meals and dine with our friendsClean 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:

Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc. Please leave these things at home

Location:

Haywood Street Congregation at 673 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Please do not park at the MedVet or any other neighbors. We have additional parking in the back of the house. 

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.

Organization: Haywood Street Congregation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28806

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Haywood Street Congregation - Companionship for Medical Respite, Multiple Shifts Available

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Haywood Street Respite is a safe place our friends who are experiencing homelessness to rest, get three meals a day, and receive all their physical needs met until they “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 still too vulnerable to recover on the streets after surgery or acute illness. We currently have 12 beds and are in the process of renovating our space to increase our capacity to 25! 

We are looking for people to help in our respite care with cleaning and upkeep, preparing meals, driving friends to run errands or go to appointments, and just be available This opportunity is daily with 4 hour shifts ranging from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The first step is to schedule your Respite orientation to help you get acquainted. This is our friends temporary home, and our core value is Relationships Above All Else. The best thing you can do is to be present and attentive.

Must be 18+

Please sign up or make changes to your registration 48 hours in advance. If you need to make changes, also email jenny@haywoodstreet.org

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Be available to be in companionship with our friendsClean the kitchenClean hallways and bathroomsClean living room spacesHelp organizeClean porchesPrepare meals and dine with our friendsClean 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:

Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc. Please leave these things at home

Location:

Haywood Street Congregation at 673 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Please do not park at the MedVet or any other neighbors. We have additional parking in the back of the house. 

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.

Organization: Haywood Street Congregation

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Haywood Street Respite is a safe place our friends who are experiencing homelessness to rest, get three meals a day, and receive all their physical needs met until they “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 still too vulnerable to recover on the streets after surgery or acute illness. We currently have 12 beds and are in the process of renovating our space to increase our capacity to 25! 

We are looking for people to help in our respite care with cleaning and upkeep, preparing meals, driving friends to run errands or go to appointments, and just be available This opportunity is daily with 4 hour shifts ranging from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The first step is to schedule your Respite orientation to help you get acquainted. This is our friends temporary home, and our core value is Relationships Above All Else. The best thing you can do is to be present and attentive.

Must be 18+

Please sign up or make changes to your registration 48 hours in advance. If you need to make changes, also email jenny@haywoodstreet.org

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Be available to be in companionship with our friendsClean the kitchenClean hallways and bathroomsClean living room spacesHelp organizeClean porchesPrepare meals and dine with our friendsClean 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:

Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc. Please leave these things at home

Location:

Haywood Street Congregation at 673 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Please do not park at the MedVet or any other neighbors. We have additional parking in the back of the house. 

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.

Organization: Haywood Street Congregation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28806

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Haywood Street Congregation - Companionship for Medical Respite, Multiple Shifts Available

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Haywood Street Respite is a safe place our friends who are experiencing homelessness to rest, get three meals a day, and receive all their physical needs met until they “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 still too vulnerable to recover on the streets after surgery or acute illness. We currently have 12 beds and are in the process of renovating our space to increase our capacity to 25! 

We are looking for people to help in our respite care with cleaning and upkeep, preparing meals, driving friends to run errands or go to appointments, and just be available This opportunity is daily with 4 hour shifts ranging from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The first step is to schedule your Respite orientation to help you get acquainted. This is our friends temporary home, and our core value is Relationships Above All Else. The best thing you can do is to be present and attentive.

Must be 18+

Please sign up or make changes to your registration 48 hours in advance. If you need to make changes, also email jenny@haywoodstreet.org

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Be available to be in companionship with our friendsClean the kitchenClean hallways and bathroomsClean living room spacesHelp organizeClean porchesPrepare meals and dine with our friendsClean 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:

Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc. Please leave these things at home

Location:

Haywood Street Congregation at 673 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Please do not park at the MedVet or any other neighbors. We have additional parking in the back of the house. 

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.

Organization: Haywood Street Congregation

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Haywood Street Respite is a safe place our friends who are experiencing homelessness to rest, get three meals a day, and receive all their physical needs met until they “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 still too vulnerable to recover on the streets after surgery or acute illness. We currently have 12 beds and are in the process of renovating our space to increase our capacity to 25! 

We are looking for people to help in our respite care with cleaning and upkeep, preparing meals, driving friends to run errands or go to appointments, and just be available This opportunity is daily with 4 hour shifts ranging from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The first step is to schedule your Respite orientation to help you get acquainted. This is our friends temporary home, and our core value is Relationships Above All Else. The best thing you can do is to be present and attentive.

Must be 18+

Please sign up or make changes to your registration 48 hours in advance. If you need to make changes, also email jenny@haywoodstreet.org

No Group Sign Ups - Our space is small, and is our friends temporary home, so we can not host a lot of volunteers at a time. 

Volunteer Responsibilities: 

Be available to be in companionship with our friendsClean the kitchenClean hallways and bathroomsClean living room spacesHelp organizeClean porchesPrepare meals and dine with our friendsClean 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:

Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended. No storage for miscellaneous items i.e. purses, etc. Please leave these things at home

Location:

Haywood Street Congregation at 673 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Please do not park at the MedVet or any other neighbors. We have additional parking in the back of the house. 

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.

Organization: Haywood Street Congregation

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28806

Allow Groups: No