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Winter Weather Shelter Volunteers November 1st to March 31st
Descripción
Descripción
Homeward Bound of WNC is a non-profit organization with the mission to end homelessness in Buncombe County, NC. During the winter season, Homeward Bound participates in the county wide Code Purple shelter system. The Code Purple shelter system is activated 48 hours in advance when the temperatures are suspected to be below 32 degrees or there is otherwise severe weather predicted. Volunteers are a vital support needed to make this emergency shelter system work.
Shelter volunteers assist shelter staff in a multitude of tasks from 4pm to 9pm.
Tasks can include:
- Setting up cots
- Setting up food/snacks
- Checking in guests
- Helping guests put away there items
- Cleaning
- Serving food
Ubicación
Homeward Bound AHOPE Day Center
¿Cómo llegar?
You can park in the parking lot across the street from the building. Volunteers will be issued a parking pass to put on their car mirror that will indicate to Firestone staff that they are authorized to park in the Firestone parking lot.
Cómo participar como voluntario(a) en esta oportunidad
Please fill out a volunteer application at our website. You can indicate on the form that you are specifically interested in the Code Purple shelter system. The assistant director of homeless services will reach out to you to coordinate. You can reach out to volunteer@homewardboundwnc.org with questions.
