IAM is able to continue to assist our community because of the help we receive from our wonderful volunteers! We cannot do this without you! 

You can apply directly at this link

or

Contact Marcia Crabtree
at marcia@iam-hc.org
or call 828-697-7029 ext 224

Volunteer Opportunities at IAM

(Bilingual volunteers are needed in all departments)


FOOD ASSISTANCE:
Receive and stock food donations. Assist neighbors with shopping in the pantry

MOBILE PANTRY EVENTS
Each week, the IAM Mobile Pantry travels into the community to distributed food to neighbors in need. Volunteers are needed to staff this event, once per week.

CLOTHING ASSISTANCE:
Sort incoming clothing donations. Fill clothing orders for neighbors in need.

FILE MANAGER:
Provides file support services to intake interviewers.

INTAKE INTERVIEWER:
Interview clients to determine their needs and eligibility for assistance. Computer skills required.

INTAKE FACILITATOR:
Assist Intake Manager, Intake Interviewers and Client Receptionist.

THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEER:
Sort donations, price items for sale, serve as store cashier, stock and maintain store shelves/racks.

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Volunteer Shifts are typical mornings or afternoons with one or more shifts available to volunteers each week. IAM is open Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Different volunteer positions require a range of physical abilities. Some positions will require significant standing and/or lifting, while others will allow the volunteer to sit and do more desk-type work. Regardless of your physical capabilities, IAM will work with you to find an appropriate volunteer job.

Tour the IAM Facility to see what we do. For more information or to make an appointment with the Volunteer Manager call 828-697-7029 ext. 224 or email marcia@iam-hc.org.

Thank you! We look forward to having you join the IAM Volunteer Team!

Clothing Assistance Department

•Assist neighbors select clothing

•Fill orders provided by Intake Department

•Maintain shelves and racks with inventory

Clothing Sorters

•Inspect, size, and sort clothing, shoes, and other donations.

•Assist Sorting Supervisor as Needed.

Thrift Store Volunteers

•Donation sorters

•Clothing pricers

•Driver helpers to assist in donation pickups

Immediate Needs:
Various Shifts with the greatest need for Friday Afternoons and Saturdays

File Managers

  • Assist Neighbor Receptionist in creating new files.

  • Ensure Neighbor Files are Kept in Proper Order.

  • Take Neighbor Files to Neighbor Receptionist and Intake Manager

  • Take and Pick up Mail from Post Office

  • Assist in Clerical Tasks as Necessary

  • No computer skills are necessary

Pantry Volunteer

  • Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 40lbs

  • Receive, weigh, and stock food donations.

  • Assist Pantry Manager as needed to stock food donations.

IAM Mobile Volunteer

  • Once per week at various locations in the community

  • Set up and take down distribution tables

  • Help neighbors select their food choices

  • Typically Wednesdays from 2:30 - 5:30

Intake Interviewers

•Work with clients to gather and verify information to determine eligibility for assistance.

•Provide clients with available resources to meet their needs, including information and referrals to other agencies.

•Must have strong computer skills

•Good hearing, listening, and communication skills

•Training is provided (Must be able to attend 3 observations and 8 hours of computer training)

Food Assistance

•Receive and fill food orders for families in crisis

•Select food per order, bag food, and deliver to neighbor's car.

•Light housekeeping, sweep, empty trashcan, wipe down countertops.

Landscaping Volunteers

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Landscaping Volunteers 〰️

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us maintain our beautiful campus. We need help with planting, pruning, weeding, and all things gardening to help maintain the beautiful natural areas around our facility.

Green thumbs please contact us!