As a Dinner Service volunteer, you will work with us to ensure that our dinner program runs smoothly and is welcoming and hospitable to all. This volunteer assists the Food Manager by serving meals to guests, assisting with bussing tables and cleaning up such as sanitizing tables and chairs and doing dishes.
The Shower volunteer greets participants who have signed up, escorts the guest to the shower room and provides a hygiene kit for the guest to take with them and a towel. Duties include doing a final wipe down of the shower stall, assembling hygiene kits as needed, washing the towels used after all participants are done.
Similarly, the Laundry volunteer greets the guest who has signed up, escorts them to the laundry room and assists the guest in doing their load of laundry. Duties include maintaining the laundry room in good, clean condition, cleaning out the lint trap between loads in the dryer, advising staff of any issues with the laundry machines.
Food Bank
With direction from the Food Service Manager, assist Food Bank guests through the food bank, ensure they follow limit amounts, and assist with clean up: hauling remaining food back to the pantry, putting the dining room back in order, washing tables, etc. For those able to come in for the 8:00 a.m. shift, duties would include assisting the Food Services Manager in hauling food from the pantry to the meeting space and with direction of the Food Manager, setting it up the food on the tables.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a small group to volunteer as we need 4 volunteers to help each week.
Food Preparation
The Kitchen Help volunteer assists the Food Services Manager in preparing food, as directed.
Able to lift 50 lbs
Chiropractor Greeter
The Chiropractor Greeter welcomes guests into the site for the Chiropractor. The volunteer must monitor the Broadway door, respond to knocks by asking the purpose of the visit, and if the guest is at the site to see the Chiropractor, welcome them in. Those who are looking for other services are advised when they will occur next, ie. dinner will resume Monday at 4:30 p.m.
55+ Drop-In Support
55+ Drop-In Support assists by signing in drop-in participants, visiting, providing activities such as board games, movies, puzzles, or presentations. The position includes food set-up as directed by the Food Services Manager, and clean up (wash dishes, wipe down tables, leave the kitchen clean and tidy).
Harvest Receiving
The Harvest Receiving volunteers assist the Food Services Manager in receiving, sorting and organizing the Harvest donation in the pantry.
Knitting group
Knitting Group Leads set up the knitting equipment, and provide guidance in knitting/crocheting projects. Clean up after the program has finished.