Bat Cave Disaster Relief
Volunteering?
What to Expect...
Mark and Lynette Staton
Tasks vary daily. We network with temporary housing organizations, heavy equipment operators, first responders, dog teams, contractors and engineers to support and help this community rebuild.
Hub Volunteers & Suppliers
- Monday - Sunday -11a - 4p   - 11a: Check in with     Lynette.   - 4p: Check out with     Lynette. Hours may     vary. - Task list at the Hub: - Assisting the cook - Unloading/organizing supplies - Filling orders - Sweeping - Debris removal, and drainage cleaning - Trash runs
Cooks
- Monday - Sunday
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- 10:30a - 5:30p
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- 10:30a: Check in with
Lynette
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- 5:30p: Check out with
Lynette
Field Crews & Operators
- Monday - Sunday
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- Check in, and out, with
Mark at agreed upon
time. Hours vary.
Information
- What to bring:   - Work gloves   - Rubber boots   - Dust mask   - Change of clothes   - Cold weather clothes   - Rain Jacket - Lodging: You will need to provide your own   lodging unless Lynette   has availability at the   volunteer house.   -   Nearest lodging is      about 1/2 hour away,      depending on road      closures, in      Hendersonville. - What we provide:   - Meals and drinks   - Supplies and     Equipment varies.   - Porta Potties   - Limited volunteer     housing. To be     discussed with Lynette before arrival. - Other important   information:   - Emergency services:     - Bat Cave Volunteer      Fire Dept. - Medical facilities:    - Hendersonville, 1/2      hour away +/-,      depending on road      closures.   - Gas Station, Restaurants & Other Amenities:     - Hendersonville ​- Road closures change daily, sometimes hourly. Keep an eye on road closures in the area.  - Call NCDOT's     Information Line:     - 511