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Published 2 months ago

AHOPE Day Center Volunteer

Homeward Bound of WNC
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Asheville, NC
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    We have some weekly volunteers and some sporadic volunteers. Happy to work out a schedule that works for the volunteer.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    0
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Other Requirements:
    A background check is required after the volunteer has volunteered more than 2 times due to our insurance requirements

    Description

    The AHOPE Day Center serves over 1,000 individuals each year that are experiencing unsheltered homelessness or are currently living in a homeless shelter. The day center is open 8am to 1pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. It is open Wednesdays 8am to 11am.

    The AHOPE Day center aims to meet individuals basic needs such as food, showers, mail service, bathroom access, and access to lockers. Additionally, AHOPE is an entry point for coordinated entry case management to help individuals find and maintain stable housing.

    The AHOPE Day Center is in need of volunteers from 7:45am to 2pm Monday - Friday.

    Tasks included, but are not limited to:

    • Serving food and coffee
    • Washing dishes
    • Giving out mail / packages
    • Helping case managers run the front desk
    • Handing out toiletries and helping with locker access
    • Cleaning the facility throughout services and after services
    • Administrative tasks
    • Entry of mail into digitized mail system
    • Supply pick up and drop offs

    If you are interested in helping out, please fill out a volunteer application at our website: homewardboundwnc.org/volunteer. Additionally you can reach the assistant director of homeless services by emailing volunteer@homewardboundwnc.org

    Location

    On-site

    AHOPE Day Center

    19 N Ann St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Directions

    It is not advised to park on the street unless you are dropping off donations and will only be there a short time. You risk being ticketed or side swiped by fast driving cars down the small road.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    The best way to begin volunteering is to fill out an application on our website. The Assistant Director of Homeless services will reach out via email as soon as possible after reviewing your application to discuss further details.

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