Senior Dining Site Assistant

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Who are we?

• Council on Aging of Buncombe County was formed in 1964 to address the needs of seniors in our community. We are a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
• Our Vision: A community where everyone has the opportunity to age successfully.
• Our Mission: Promote the independence, dignity, and well-being of adults through service, education, and advocacy.

https://www.coabc.org/

Introduction to this Volunteer Opportunity:
Food is essential. In economically challenging times, access to food becomes more difficult for vulnerable populations. Not enough seniors in our community have a place they can turn to for help with food insecurities. When seniors don't have the support system they need, they can often spiral into situations that are hard to climb out of.

Together, we can help change that! With the support of volunteers, seniors can be introduced to different ways Council on Aging of Buncombe County can assist with feeding our senior community.

About the Program:
Council on Aging of Buncombe County Senior Dining and Wellness program offers eligible adults the opportunity to enjoy free daily nutritious, hot lunches from Moose Cafe along with weekly fresh local produce in a fun, safe and social setting at 4 different locations in Buncombe County (Weaverville, Black Mountain, Downtown Asheville, and Shiloh). More than a meal, this program connects participants to health and wellness programming, opportunities for socialization, as well as community resources.

How YOU can Help:
One of our Dining Sites at the Senior Opportunity Center needs assistance Mondays-Friday between 10:45am-12:15pm. The Senior Dining Site Assistant is responsible for kitchen and meal assistance to help serve our seniors as they congregate together for a meal.

We need your help feeding our seniors for this wonderful program that so many senior residents in Buncombe County rely on.

The safety of you and our clients is our highest priority. Here's what's required for this role:

• Clear criminal background check
• The ability to lift 10lbs is helpful, but not required
• Orientation and training with Council on Aging of Buncombe County
• A physically able person that can stand for 1-2 hours
• You care about seniors and want to support those who need help most

Still interested? Contact us today!

Simply show your interest with this volunteer position to get started. Within 24 hours we'll email you a volunteer application, it's an online form that is very easy to fill out. It's that simple!

Our Volunteer Positions can work with your schedule. We look forward to meeting you!