Nonprofit
Published 11/10/25 4:28PM

AHope Front Desk Volunteer

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Asheville, NC
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Ideally long term weekly volunteers
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness
    Benefits:
    Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Must fill out a volunteer application on our website.

    Description

    The AHope Day Center is a low barrier service for humans experiencing homelessness in Asheville NC that is open to clients from 8am to 1pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8am to 11:30pm on Wednesdays.

    We are in need of front desk volunteers that can ideally commit to a weekly schedule. Shifts can be from 8am to 1pm or shifts can be shorter such as 8am to 12pm or 11am to 1pm.

    Duties:

    • Assist case managers with check in and acquisition of housing paperwork
    • Assist case managers with connecting clients to local resources
    • Label and plug in phones, battery packs and other chargeable gadgets
    • Open client lockers as requested
    • Lock up and log client bikes as requested
    • Assist in other administrative tasks as needed
    • Assist with tidying the dining area and desk throughout the day as needed

    Location

    On-site

    AHope Day Center

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

    You can park in the Firestone parking lot across the street from the building. If you are coming in the morning, there might be a line of clients. You can either ask them politely to let you by, or you can come around to the back door to have staff let you in. If you are having issues you can contact the Assistant Director of Homeless Services. Her phone number will be provided after you apply.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please fill out an application on our website. If you have any questions you can contact the Assistant Director of Homeless Services at the provided email address.

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