Be a Blessing to Our Community: Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are critical for us to provide food to underserved residents of western Ashe County. Basic volunteer assignments are short shifts that require little or no advance preparation but do require advance registration to identify dates and times you are available.

To learn more to or register for a shift, contact us in person, by phone, or online.

We’re located in the Riverview Community Center at 11719 NC-88, Creston, NC 28615.

• Phone: 336-385-1314
• Email: asheoutreach@gmail.com
• Facebook: @AsheOutreach

Here are some sample volunteer positions in AOM:

Mobile Meals: Tues, Wed, Thurs 7 - 11am

• Assist with food prep and handling
• Take on a delivery route as a primary or backup driver
• Be a kitchen helper by washing dishes to provide a steady supply of clean pans, pots, bowls, and utensils
• Join the cleanup crew to ensure sanitation and cleanliness – it is essential to maintain a clean environment to ensure food safety and quality

Pantry/Backpack: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am – 2pm

• Assist in unloading the pantry truck
• Sort and pack food
• Greet and assist clients with pre-loaded food carts
• Prepare youth-friendly food bags for our backpack program
• Perform light cleaning tasks (sweep, dust) 

Fish Fry: 1st and 3rd Fridays each month 4 – 7pm

• Take food orders in person or over the phone
• Cook and plate food
• Serve drinks 
• Deliver food trays to customer tables
• Clean tables between parties

Additional Opportunities:

• Donate food and or funds
• Volunteer from home:
• Spread awareness – get your family & friends involved
• Host a food drive
• Thank an AOM Hero – AOM volunteers are on the front lines in western Ashe Country working together to ensure residents, young and old, receive the food and hope they need and deserve. Your kind words can go a long way!!

Who do I contact if I’m interested in volunteering or making a donation:

You can call or email AOM at 336-336-1314 or asheoutreach@gmail.com and leave a message for David Ahrens if you are interested in getting more information about volunteer opportunities.