Volunteer: Central United Methodist Kitchen: Cook for your Community at Equal Plates Project!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 oldSkills 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 thingsAttire: Non-slip, closed-toed shoes Something to pull your hair back (hair tie, bandana, hat) - the kitchen will have hair netsLocation: 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. Organization: Equal Plates Project 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 oldSkills 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 thingsAttire: Non-slip, closed-toed shoes Something to pull your hair back (hair tie, bandana, hat) - the kitchen will have hair netsLocation: 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. Organization: Equal Plates Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: First Presbyterian Kitchen: Cook for your community at Equal Plates ProjectCome 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 oldSkills 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 thingsAttire: Non-slip, closed-toed shoesSomething to pull your hair back (hair tie, bandana, hat) - the kitchen will have hair netsLocation: 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 Organization: Equal Plates Project 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 oldSkills 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 thingsAttire: Non-slip, closed-toed shoesSomething to pull your hair back (hair tie, bandana, hat) - the kitchen will have hair netsLocation: 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 Organization: Equal Plates Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of ServiceThe Hood Huggers Foundation works to restore the grassroots regenerative well-being of our communities through the arts, the environment, and social enterprise. We bring this mission to life through micro-farming initiatives, workforce development programs, and the building of Blue Note Junction. We’re a proud grassroots organization—and we do a lot! Stay tuned for the launch of our new website.
Join Us for a Day of Service Volunteer Responsibilities: Requirements: Skills Required: Attire: Location: South Asheville Cemetery Health and Safety: Volunteers might register in advance. Everyone is welcome! To sign up 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! Organization: Hood Huggers Foundation The Hood Huggers Foundation works to restore the grassroots regenerative well-being of our communities through the arts, the environment, and social enterprise. We bring this mission to life through micro-farming initiatives, workforce development programs, and the building of Blue Note Junction. We’re a proud grassroots organization—and we do a lot! Stay tuned for the launch of our new website.
Join Us for a Day of Service Volunteer Responsibilities: Requirements: Skills Required: Attire: Location: South Asheville Cemetery Health and Safety: Volunteers might register in advance. Everyone is welcome! To sign up 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! Organization: Hood Huggers Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 19, 2026 Zip Code: 28806 Allow Groups: Yes |