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: Asheville City Schools Thanksgiving Turkey GiveawayAsheville City Schools is having a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for students and families on Monday, November 24th at the William Randolph Campus. We are looking for volunteers to pass out turkeys and also help deliver turkeys to those who do not have transportation. Two shifts are available: 12:00pm-3:00pm and 3:00pm-6:00pm. Volunteer Responsibilities: Pass out turkeys to families at the William Randolph Campus Help deliver turkeys to families homes Requirements: Ability to bend, stoop and twist Ability to lift up to 10lbs Reliable transportation, if delivering turkeys to families Attire: Comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes Location: William Randolph Campus, 90 Montford Ave, Asheville NC 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: Asheville High School and SILSA Asheville City Schools is having a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for students and families on Monday, November 24th at the William Randolph Campus. We are looking for volunteers to pass out turkeys and also help deliver turkeys to those who do not have transportation. Two shifts are available: 12:00pm-3:00pm and 3:00pm-6:00pm. Volunteer Responsibilities: Pass out turkeys to families at the William Randolph Campus Help deliver turkeys to families homes Requirements: Ability to bend, stoop and twist Ability to lift up to 10lbs Reliable transportation, if delivering turkeys to families Attire: Comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes Location: William Randolph Campus, 90 Montford Ave, Asheville NC 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: Asheville High School and SILSA Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Haywood Street Congregation Companion at the Downtown Welcome Table WEDNESDAYSThe Downtown Welcome Table is a restaurant 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. When you come to serve at Haywood Street you are invited to be a Companion rather than a volunteer. You are invited to "be with" before you "do for." As a companion you can serve as a table server, you can work in our kitchen preparing plates, help clean the dishes in the dish-room or simply sit down and enjoy a meal with a neighbor. Lunch on Wednesdays is served from 10am-12:30pm. Companions are needed from 8am-2:30pm. Must be 18+ Volunteer Responsibilities: Serving Guests Dish Room Kitchen - Food prep & Service Parking Lot Clean Up Floating - offering drinks and desserts Sorting and organizing donationsSkills 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.Location: Haywood Street Congregation at 297 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801Health and Safety: No access to bathrooms Drinks and snacks providedTo 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 The Downtown Welcome Table is a restaurant 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. When you come to serve at Haywood Street you are invited to be a Companion rather than a volunteer. You are invited to "be with" before you "do for." As a companion you can serve as a table server, you can work in our kitchen preparing plates, help clean the dishes in the dish-room or simply sit down and enjoy a meal with a neighbor. Lunch on Wednesdays is served from 10am-12:30pm. Companions are needed from 8am-2:30pm. Must be 18+ Volunteer Responsibilities: Serving Guests Dish Room Kitchen - Food prep & Service Parking Lot Clean Up Floating - offering drinks and desserts Sorting and organizing donationsSkills 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.Location: Haywood Street Congregation at 297 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801Health and Safety: No access to bathrooms Drinks and snacks providedTo 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: 28801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: ABCCM Christmas Angel VolunteerTo sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to show your interest in reserving your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization and someone will respond to your inquiry. Please DO NOT SHOW UP if the Volunteer Coordinator has not confirmed this opportunity with you or until you have Signed UpOpportunities to serve begin 12/1/2025.Here at ABCCM, we believe in the wonder and meaning of Christmas. We believe in wide-eyed children opening their presents on Christmas morning and sharing the love of Christ with families going through some of the hardest times. We believe that every child should feel loved and cared for. There are so many families in crisis and worried about jobs, how they will pay the rent or the utilities or put food on the table. ABCCM’s Christmas Angel program is committed to filling those gaps for families by providing Christmas presents for their children. We need smiling faces, busy hands, and happy hearts to serve all these families during the holidays! Hosted at ABCCM Servant Leadership Center (1845 Brevard Rd, Arden), the ABCCM “Christmas Shop” is where volunteers take a child’s wish list and, using the toys collected from our community partners, pack a bag of gifts for that child so their parents can pick it up just in time for Christmas.
All individuals and group organizations are welcome to volunteer. We’d love for you to bring your children too! Just take a look at the calendar below and book a date and time that works best for you. See you soon! Please join us by being a Christmas Angel volunteer, and help brighten Christmas morning for children in need.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: ABCCM Special Events To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to show your interest in reserving your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization and someone will respond to your inquiry. Please DO NOT SHOW UP if the Volunteer Coordinator has not confirmed this opportunity with you or until you have Signed UpOpportunities to serve begin 12/1/2025.Here at ABCCM, we believe in the wonder and meaning of Christmas. We believe in wide-eyed children opening their presents on Christmas morning and sharing the love of Christ with families going through some of the hardest times. We believe that every child should feel loved and cared for. There are so many families in crisis and worried about jobs, how they will pay the rent or the utilities or put food on the table. ABCCM’s Christmas Angel program is committed to filling those gaps for families by providing Christmas presents for their children. We need smiling faces, busy hands, and happy hearts to serve all these families during the holidays! Hosted at ABCCM Servant Leadership Center (1845 Brevard Rd, Arden), the ABCCM “Christmas Shop” is where volunteers take a child’s wish list and, using the toys collected from our community partners, pack a bag of gifts for that child so their parents can pick it up just in time for Christmas.
All individuals and group organizations are welcome to volunteer. We’d love for you to bring your children too! Just take a look at the calendar below and book a date and time that works best for you. See you soon! Please join us by being a Christmas Angel volunteer, and help brighten Christmas morning for children in need.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: ABCCM Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Dec 1, 2025 through Dec 24, 2025 Zip Code: 28704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Free Community Market Christmas Mitten Tree December 2025 First ShiftThe Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency. We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities. Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors. We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.) Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian. The Mitten tree is an annual event at the Free Community Market. A "Charlie Brown" type Christmas Tree an d tables are stocked with mittens, glove, hats, scarves, socks and other warm items as well as a variety of potential stocking stuffers and books. Market clients "shop" the Mitten tree during their wait in the car line. We need volunteers to monitor and stock the Mitten tree during 2 shifts: 9:30 am to 12 noon (set up, monitoring, and restocking) and 12 noon to 2:30 (monitoring, restocking, and take down). Weather permitting the tree is outside . If it is too wet or windy the tree is in the church entryway. Volunteers should dress for the weather! Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the blue RESPOND AS A TEAM button above Must be at least 18 years old OR be accompanied by an adult if between 12-17 years oldSkills Required: Positive customer service skills Ability to remain calm during times of crisis Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds) Bending, twisting, stooping Comfortable working outside in all weather conditionsAttire: Wear clothes that are comfortable and let you move freely Dress for the weather forecast Comfortable, close-toed shoesLocation: Montmorenci United Methodist Church Health and Safety: Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available on site Gloves provided during food packagingTo sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions about the event 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@handsonahseville.org Organization: Montmorenci United Methodist Church The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency. We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities. Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors. We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.) Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian. The Mitten tree is an annual event at the Free Community Market. A "Charlie Brown" type Christmas Tree an d tables are stocked with mittens, glove, hats, scarves, socks and other warm items as well as a variety of potential stocking stuffers and books. Market clients "shop" the Mitten tree during their wait in the car line. We need volunteers to monitor and stock the Mitten tree during 2 shifts: 9:30 am to 12 noon (set up, monitoring, and restocking) and 12 noon to 2:30 (monitoring, restocking, and take down). Weather permitting the tree is outside . If it is too wet or windy the tree is in the church entryway. Volunteers should dress for the weather! Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the blue RESPOND AS A TEAM button above Must be at least 18 years old OR be accompanied by an adult if between 12-17 years oldSkills Required: Positive customer service skills Ability to remain calm during times of crisis Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds) Bending, twisting, stooping Comfortable working outside in all weather conditionsAttire: Wear clothes that are comfortable and let you move freely Dress for the weather forecast Comfortable, close-toed shoesLocation: Montmorenci United Methodist Church Health and Safety: Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available on site Gloves provided during food packagingTo sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions about the event 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@handsonahseville.org Organization: Montmorenci United Methodist Church Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 28715 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Free Community Market Christmas Mitten Tree December 2025 2nd ShiftThe Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency. We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities. Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors. We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.) Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian. The Mitten tree is an annual event at the Free Community Market. A "Charlie Brown" type Christmas Tree an d tables are stocked with mittens, glove, hats, scarves, socks and other warm items as well as a variety of potential stocking stuffers and books. Market clients "shop" the Mitten tree during their wait in the car line. We need volunteers to monitor and stock the Mitten tree during 2 shifts: 9:30 am to 12 noon (set up, monitoring, and restocking) and 12 noon to 2:30 (monitoring, restocking, and take down). Weather permitting the tree is outside . If it is too wet or windy the tree is in the church entryway. Volunteers should dress for the weather! Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the blue RESPOND AS A TEAM button above Must be at least 18 years old OR be accompanied by an adult if between 12-17 years oldSkills Required: Positive customer service skills Ability to remain calm during times of crisis Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds) Bending, twisting, stooping Comfortable working outside in all weather conditionsAttire: Wear clothes that are comfortable and let you move freely Dress for the weather forecast Comfortable, close-toed shoesLocation: Montmorenci United Methodist Church Health and Safety: Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available on site Gloves provided during food packagingTo sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions about the event 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@handsonahseville.org Organization: Montmorenci United Methodist Church The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency. We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities. Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors. We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.) Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian. The Mitten tree is an annual event at the Free Community Market. A "Charlie Brown" type Christmas Tree an d tables are stocked with mittens, glove, hats, scarves, socks and other warm items as well as a variety of potential stocking stuffers and books. Market clients "shop" the Mitten tree during their wait in the car line. We need volunteers to monitor and stock the Mitten tree during 2 shifts: 9:30 am to 12 noon (set up, monitoring, and restocking) and 12 noon to 2:30 (monitoring, restocking, and take down). Weather permitting the tree is outside . If it is too wet or windy the tree is in the church entryway. Volunteers should dress for the weather! Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the blue RESPOND AS A TEAM button above Must be at least 18 years old OR be accompanied by an adult if between 12-17 years oldSkills Required: Positive customer service skills Ability to remain calm during times of crisis Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds) Bending, twisting, stooping Comfortable working outside in all weather conditionsAttire: Wear clothes that are comfortable and let you move freely Dress for the weather forecast Comfortable, close-toed shoesLocation: Montmorenci United Methodist Church Health and Safety: Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available on site Gloves provided during food packagingTo sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions about the event 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@handsonahseville.org Organization: Montmorenci United Methodist Church Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 28715 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Free Community Market Christmas Stocking Stuffing December 9, 2025The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency. We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities. Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors. We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.) Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian. We are stuffing stockings for children of Free Community Market. This is a fun, indoor, and seated event! Bring a bag lunch and some Christmas Spirit. We will provide beverages. Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the blue RESPOND AS A TEAM button above Must be at least 18 years old OR be accompanied by an adult if between 12-17 years oldSkills Required: Positive customer service skills Ability to remain calm during times of crisis Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds) Bending, twisting, stooping Comfortable working outside in all weather conditionsAttire: Wear clothes that are comfortable and let you move freely Dress for the weather forecast Comfortable, close-toed shoesLocation: Montmorenci United Methodist Church Health and Safety: Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available on site Gloves provided during food packagingTo sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions about the event 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@handsonahseville.org Organization: Montmorenci United Methodist Church The Free Community Market At Montmorenci UMC is a MANNA Partner Agency. We provide a free choice pantry in a market format every Wednesday for Food Insecure neighbors in Hominy Valley and surrounding communities. Our goal is to create healthier, happier families and a more productive community by providing access to nutrient dense food for all our neighbors. We have been in operation since March 2013 and currently serve about 110 households (460 persons weekly.) Our community is "trilingual": English, Spanish, and Ukrainian. We are stuffing stockings for children of Free Community Market. This is a fun, indoor, and seated event! Bring a bag lunch and some Christmas Spirit. We will provide beverages. Respond to the shift by clicking the blue RESPOND button above If you want to volunteer with friends or family, click the blue RESPOND AS A TEAM button above Must be at least 18 years old OR be accompanied by an adult if between 12-17 years oldSkills Required: Positive customer service skills Ability to remain calm during times of crisis Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds) Bending, twisting, stooping Comfortable working outside in all weather conditionsAttire: Wear clothes that are comfortable and let you move freely Dress for the weather forecast Comfortable, close-toed shoesLocation: Montmorenci United Methodist Church Health and Safety: Masks are optional, bring your own if you need one Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations are available on site Gloves provided during food packagingTo sign up for this volunteer project, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions about the event 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@handsonahseville.org Organization: Montmorenci United Methodist Church Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 9, 2025 Zip Code: 28715 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: ABCCM Return to Bethlehem Cast & CrewFor over 45 years the volunteers, staff, residents, and member churches of ABCCM have given the gift of Return to Bethlehem to the community of Western North Carolina. We are excited for you to join us in 2025 if it's your first time or your 41st time. The dates for Return to Bethlehem this year are Thursday, December 11th through Sunday, December 14th. Fill out the following form to let us know how you would like to be involved. You can fill this form out for yourself, your whole family, or your whole church or group. ABCCM staff will follow up shortly to clarify and confirm your roles. https://wkf.ms/45p2sZ0 This event is held at Groce UMC at 954 Tunnel Rd; Asheville, NC 28805 FREE to attend! You can also come be our guest. Thursday 11/11, 6:00P-8:30P Friday 12/12, 6:00P-8:30P Saturday 12/13 2:00P-8:30P Sunday 12/14 4:00P-6:00P To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to show your interest in reserving your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF the Volunteer Coordinator has not confirmed this opportunity with you.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: ABCCM Special Events For over 45 years the volunteers, staff, residents, and member churches of ABCCM have given the gift of Return to Bethlehem to the community of Western North Carolina. We are excited for you to join us in 2025 if it's your first time or your 41st time. The dates for Return to Bethlehem this year are Thursday, December 11th through Sunday, December 14th. Fill out the following form to let us know how you would like to be involved. You can fill this form out for yourself, your whole family, or your whole church or group. ABCCM staff will follow up shortly to clarify and confirm your roles. https://wkf.ms/45p2sZ0 This event is held at Groce UMC at 954 Tunnel Rd; Asheville, NC 28805 FREE to attend! You can also come be our guest. Thursday 11/11, 6:00P-8:30P Friday 12/12, 6:00P-8:30P Saturday 12/13 2:00P-8:30P Sunday 12/14 4:00P-6:00P To sign up for this volunteer opportunity, simply Click the blue "respond" button above to show your interest in reserving your spot and receive next step instructions from our organization Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF the Volunteer Coordinator has not confirmed this opportunity with you.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: ABCCM Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Dec 11, 2025 through Dec 14, 2025 Zip Code: 28805 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: ABCCM Crisis Ministry (Hominy Valley) Christmas Angel ApplicationsPlease do not show up unless you have personally spoken with a Volunteer Coordinator, training is required. You are invited to help out at our Crisis Ministry by helping document and organize Christmas Angel applications Shifts are generally Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM or 12:30PM-4:30PM but we will gladly work with your schedule. Volunteer Responsibilities: Complete Christmas angel applications that have been partially filled out using information in client files. This will be handwritten, so must be able to write legibly. Attire: Every Day Casual Location: ABCCM Hominy Valley Crisis Ministry | 1914 Smokey Park Hwy; Candler, NC 28715 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! 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: ABCCM Crisis Ministry Please do not show up unless you have personally spoken with a Volunteer Coordinator, training is required. You are invited to help out at our Crisis Ministry by helping document and organize Christmas Angel applications Shifts are generally Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM or 12:30PM-4:30PM but we will gladly work with your schedule. Volunteer Responsibilities: Complete Christmas angel applications that have been partially filled out using information in client files. This will be handwritten, so must be able to write legibly. Attire: Every Day Casual Location: ABCCM Hominy Valley Crisis Ministry | 1914 Smokey Park Hwy; Candler, NC 28715 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! 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: ABCCM Crisis Ministry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 28715 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: ABCCM Crisis Ministry (South) Christmas Angel ApplicationsPlease do not show up unless you have personally spoken with a Volunteer Coordinator, training is required. You are invited to help out at our Crisis Ministry by helping document and organize Christmas Angel applications Shifts are generally Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM or 12:30PM-4:30PM but we will gladly work with your schedule. Volunteer Responsibilities: Complete Christmas angel applications that have been partially filled out using information in client files. This will be handwritten, so must be able to write legibly. Attire: Every Day Casual Location: ABCCM South Crisis Ministry | 10 Buck Shoals Rd; Arden, NC 28704 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! 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: ABCCM Crisis Ministry Please do not show up unless you have personally spoken with a Volunteer Coordinator, training is required. You are invited to help out at our Crisis Ministry by helping document and organize Christmas Angel applications Shifts are generally Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-12:30PM or 12:30PM-4:30PM but we will gladly work with your schedule. Volunteer Responsibilities: Complete Christmas angel applications that have been partially filled out using information in client files. This will be handwritten, so must be able to write legibly. Attire: Every Day Casual Location: ABCCM South Crisis Ministry | 10 Buck Shoals Rd; Arden, NC 28704 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! 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: ABCCM Crisis Ministry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 28704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Provide & Serve Meals - ABCCM Transformation VillagePlease do not show up to volunteer unless a Volunteer Coordinator has contacted you directly. ABCCM Transformation Village provides up to 100 beds of transitional housing and will provide emergency shelter beds. Transforming lives is through four developmental phases called Steps to Success including stabilization, life skills, education and reintegration. We are honored to report that 8 out of 10 leave us with a living wage job and permanent housing. Transformation Village gives hope, healing, health and a home to single women, mothers with children, and female Veterans experiencing homelessness. We provide residents a fresh start and a place to heal surrounded and supported by Christian love, trust, education and companionship. We are seeking energetic volunteers to prepare and serve meals for our residents for lunch and dinner. This opportunity provides you with the chance to prepare meals in our commercial kitchen alongside our trained staff while serving the women and children of Transformation Village. Location: Transformation Village Shifts Include: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm Dinner 4:00pm-6:00pm Timing depends on whether meals are being prepared on or off site. Sunday-Saturday as needs arise on the calendar: https://bit.ly/3lDJWoG (please do not use this link to sign up, this is for reference purposes only). Cook teams of 4-6 individuals are invited to bring ingredients and prepare meals onsite or bring meals that have been prepared elsewhere. To meet our dietary standards, we ask that each meal provides a meat, vegetable and starch. Requirements: Brief orientation prior to service Ability to Multi-Task Friendly DemeanorTo 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 WE 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: ABCCM Transformation Village Please do not show up to volunteer unless a Volunteer Coordinator has contacted you directly. ABCCM Transformation Village provides up to 100 beds of transitional housing and will provide emergency shelter beds. Transforming lives is through four developmental phases called Steps to Success including stabilization, life skills, education and reintegration. We are honored to report that 8 out of 10 leave us with a living wage job and permanent housing. Transformation Village gives hope, healing, health and a home to single women, mothers with children, and female Veterans experiencing homelessness. We provide residents a fresh start and a place to heal surrounded and supported by Christian love, trust, education and companionship. We are seeking energetic volunteers to prepare and serve meals for our residents for lunch and dinner. This opportunity provides you with the chance to prepare meals in our commercial kitchen alongside our trained staff while serving the women and children of Transformation Village. Location: Transformation Village Shifts Include: Lunch 11:00am-1:00pm Dinner 4:00pm-6:00pm Timing depends on whether meals are being prepared on or off site. Sunday-Saturday as needs arise on the calendar: https://bit.ly/3lDJWoG (please do not use this link to sign up, this is for reference purposes only). Cook teams of 4-6 individuals are invited to bring ingredients and prepare meals onsite or bring meals that have been prepared elsewhere. To meet our dietary standards, we ask that each meal provides a meat, vegetable and starch. Requirements: Brief orientation prior to service Ability to Multi-Task Friendly DemeanorTo 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 WE 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: ABCCM Transformation Village Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 28806 Allow Groups: No |