Volunteers Needed for Drive Up Emergency Market at Montmorenci UMC - 4/2/2020

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Before you even begin thinking about volunteering, ask yourself – Am I well enough to volunteer?

Your safety and limiting the spread of COVID-19 is everyone’s main priority. We encourage you to review and adhere to the recommendations on the Buncombe County readiness site on how best to avoid COVID-19 and what to do if you think you might have it.


Montmorenci has been a part of the Hominy Valley Candler community since March of 1857. We are a part of the Blue Ridge District and the Hominy Valley Missional Network of the Western North Carolina Conference and the greater United Methodist Church. We are looking for up to 8 volunteers to support our Free Community Market!

Date: Thursday, April 2nd, 9:00 - 1:00

Address of Food Market: 89 Old Candler Town Rd. Candler, NC 28715

Volunteer Roles Include:

  • Assistance with directing traffic
  • Picking/Gathering Pre-packaged food orders
  • Delivering orders to vehicles

Requirements:

  • Respond to each shift you are able to fulfill
  • If you want to volunteer with friends or family, Respond as a Team
  • Must be ages 18-60 to volunteer 
  • Positive customer service skills
  • Ability to remain calm during times of crisis
  • Close toed shoes
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 
  • Order deliverer may need to lift up to 35-40lbs.
  • Bending, twisting, stooping 

Personal Protective Equipment & Safety: Clients will not get out of vehicles. Gloves are provided. Hand-washing sink and hand sanitizer available. 

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply
1. click "respond" above to secure your spot and receive next step instructions
2. and please don't show up for the volunteer project if you didn't click on the button above 
 
Why does this matter? We have to limit the number of people attending each project. This helps everyone stay safe by following COVID-19 specific safety measures. Please understand that if you show up on-site without registering first, you may be turned away so that the agency can maintain safety procedures.  Safety is our top priority and we want to be sure needs are met while also being safe. Click HERE for current NC safety guidelines. 

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: info@handsonasheville.org 

 

 

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