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Flexible Schedule
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Weaverville, NC 28787
Senior Dining is a program with the Council on Aging that provides local seniors with a hot meal for lunch at one of four dining sites, Monday through Friday, in Buncombe County. This listing is for the Weaverville Senior Dining site. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up hot meals from Moose Cafe in Asheville and deliver them to the First Baptist Church in Weaverville. The timeframe is from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Here is a link to the Google Map of the route: https://goo.gl/maps/28j1RXnerkshHXoTA Requirements for this role: Reliable, smoke-free transportation that passes NC safety inspection Driver's license and proof of auto liability insurance coverage ($100,000/300,000 minimum) Clean driving record and background check Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. Details for this assignment: The volunteer will pick up the empty insulated containers from First Baptist Weaverville at 9:30 AM The volunteer will then deliver the empty containers to Moose Cafe Moose Cafe staff will assist in loading the hot meal containers into the volunteer's vehicle The volunteer will deliver the containers of hot meals back to First Baptist Weaverville Dining site personnel will assist the volunteer in unloading the hot meal containers from their vehicle Right now, we are looking for volunteers to fill this need Monday through Friday on the 4th and 5th week of each month. If you have questions about this opportunity, call (828) 277-8288 ext. 1317.
Date Posted: Sep 8, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28803
Food is essential. And in economically challenging times, access to food becomes more difficult for vulnerable populations. Right now, many seniors in our community are staying home due to Covid-19 and the delta variant. We need volunteers who can pick up and deliver boxes or bags of groceries to seniors once or twice each month. That's where you come in. Who are you? A physically able person* with a clean driving record You're non-judgemental and compassionate You care about seniors and want to support those who need help most A resident of Buncombe County, NC, or nearby town Who are we? The Council on Aging of Buncombe County was formed in 1964 to address the needs of seniors in our community We provide essential support to people over 60 who need assistance with food, heat or a/c, and health care Our volunteers make this work possible-- consider joining us today! If you want to help make a difference in the lives of real people right here in western North Carolina, we would love to welcome you onboard as a volunteer. The safety of our clients is our highest priority. Here's what's required for this role: Clear criminal background check and driving record Minimum $100,000/300,000 in auto liability coverage Orientation and training with the Council on Aging A reliable vehicle that will pass NC safety inspection Still interested? Contact us today! *Food boxes weigh approximately 25 pounds. Bags weigh less. Boxes are delivered 1 x per month. Bags are delivered 2 x per month.
Date Posted: Aug 3, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28803
Not all seniors in our community have access to reliable transportation. For many, life without a vehicle creates barriers to basic services like health care appointments and grocery shopping. It is a tremendous relief to our clients to have somewhere to turn when they can no longer drive or use their vehicles. That's where you come in. Who are you? A good driver with a reliable vehicle and adequate car insurance coverage You're non-judgemental and compassionate You care about seniors and want to support those who need help most A resident of Buncombe County, NC, or nearby town Who are we? The Council on Aging of Buncombe County was formed in 1964 to address the needs of seniors in our community We provide essential support to people over 60 who need assistance with food, heat or a/c, and health care Our volunteers make this work possible-- consider joining us today! If you want to help make a difference in the lives of real people right here in western North Carolina, we would love to welcome you onboard as a volunteer. The safety of our clients is our highest priority. Here's what's required for this role: Clear criminal background check and driving record Minimum $100,000/300,000 in auto liability coverage Orientation and training with the Council on Aging A safe and reliable vehicle that passes NC inspection Still interested? Contact us today!
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28803
Help families acquire access to affordable healthcare through the Marketplace -- become an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigator! You will serve ACA clients as an unbiased, knowledgeable guide, providing education and assistance with navigating the insurance sign-up process. Good computer skills are required. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, most appointments are conducted virtually at this time. The Council on Aging of Buncombe County is a Navigator Agency for Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. We need Navigator volunteers in all 8 counties. The ACA Navigator training will begin in September. Final date TBA.
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Asheville, NC 28803
If you enjoy helping others in an office environment, the Council on Aging has lots of opportunities for you to serve. We will match you with projects that suit your skills and interests. Some examples are thank you cards and mailings, data entry, scanning, and printing creating packets, and organizing. We are very flexible and will work with your schedule. Sign up for a weekly shift in the office or help out with one-time projects. Some tasks can be done from home or a remote location such as the library. Who are you? Someone who enjoys working with others in a professional setting You're organized and have basic computer skills You care about seniors and want to support those who need help most A resident of Buncombe County, NC, or nearby town Who are we? The Council on Aging of Buncombe County was formed in 1964 to address the needs of seniors in our community We provide essential support to people over 60 who need assistance with food, heat or a/c, and health care Our volunteers make this work possible-- consider joining us today! If you want to help make a difference in the lives of real people right here in western North Carolina, we would love to welcome you onboard as a volunteer. The safety of our clients is our highest priority. Here's what's required for this role: Clear criminal background check and driving record Signed confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements Orientation and training with the Council on Aging Still interested? Contact us today! *Computer skills are nice to have, but not required. We have plenty of hands-on projects for you to help with!
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2021
