2026 Holiday Free Store Volunteer

Volunteer for the 2026 Holiday Free Store!
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering at the 2026 Holiday Free Store!

This is a mostly volunteer-led event with support from City of Asheville and Move It or Lose It Asheville Staff. We would like to have 6-8 volunteers per hour. Slots will be removed as they fill up.

A free store provides the community with an opportunity to donate and shop without the burden of having to pay to participate.

We appreciate your passion for upcycling, reducing waste, sharing resources, donating, and sharing your time! Please use this form to sign up for shifts to help!

WHEN:
Thursday, Dec. 3, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
*Donation Intake

Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.. - 6 p.m.
*Donation Intake: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
*Event Set-up: 12 - 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., with "shopping" hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
*Event Set-up (Finishing Touches): 9 - 10 a.m.
*Shopper Assistance & Donation Organization: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
*Event Breakdown: 4 - 6 p.m.

WHERE: Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center
285 Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801

CONTACTS:
Jen Grannis, Volunteer Coordinator, Move It Or Lose It Asheville
moli.fb.sales@gmail.com
Text: (774) 991-4515

Ashley Lavender, Waste Reduction Program Manager, City of Asheville
alavender@ashevillenc.gov
(828) 767-2627
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Donation Sorting & Organization
Welcoming Donors
Welcoming Shoppers
Checking in Volunteers
Shift Captain
Tracking Diversion (data-driven)
Loading/Unloading Donations
Space Set-up (tables and signs, etc)
Event Breakdown (storing tables, etc.)

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Thursday, Dec. 3 -- Donation Intake & Sorting
Friday, Dec. 4 -- Donation Intake & Sorting and Event Set-Up
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Main Event
Saturday, Dec. 5 - Event Breakdown
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Holiday Free Store Waiver

This document is a mandatory legal release for participants in the City of Asheville’s Adopt-a-Street Program, outlining the voluntary assumption of risks and the waiver of liability for any potential injury or property damage. By signing, participants agree to hold the City harmless and follow safety guidelines.
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In consideration for the opportunity to participate in The Holiday Free Store (“Activity”), I hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the City of Asheville, its officials, officers, agents and/or employees (“Releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of our related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any of the property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the Releasees or otherwise, indirectly or directly connected with my participation in such Activity, or while in, on or upon the premises where the Activity is being conducted. Event dates run from 12/3/25 - 12/5/25.
I am fully aware of the risks involved and hazards connected to this Activity. I hereby elect to voluntarily participate in said Activity with full knowledge that said activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I understand that I may cease my participation in this Activity at any time. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such Activity, whether caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Releasees or otherwise. My signature below covers all event dates.
I further hereby agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney fees, that they may incur due to my participation in said Activity, whether caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Releasees or otherwise.
It is my express intent that this Agreement shall bind the members of my family, my spouse, my heirs, assigns and personal representatives. I hereby agree that this Agreement shall be construed by the laws of the State of North Carolina.
I give my permission for the use of my name and photographs or digital images of me and/or my children in materials and publications produced and distributed by the Releasees, without compensation. The images may be used in any manner or media without any notification, inspection or compensation. I release the Releasees and those acting pursuant to its authority from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right I may have in connection with such recording or use.
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