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Feed the Streets - Prep Support (age 18+) Referral
Our Streets was formed in June 2020 as a grassroots effort to support the local community while promoting the ideals and goals of the Black Lives Matters movement. We address numerous areas of need such as homelessness, food insecurity, environmental injustice, civilian oppression, and youth engagement. Our mission is to serve the underserved. We encourage growth and unity within our community through resources, gatherings, and education.
What to expect when you Volunteer with Our Streets
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and jump into a lively, collaborative kitchen environment!
As an Our Streets volunteer, you’ll join an experienced and welcoming team, assist with essential prep (the building blocks of our meals), learn about our production process, and know that your efforts make a meaningful impact in supporting our mission to keep nutritious, comforting meals flowing to our community.
Shift Details:
- Each shift lasts about 2 hours.
- When you arrive, kitchen management will greet you, introduce you to the team, and get you set up with a project.
- We will provide you with the following: Apron, towel, plus all necessary kitchen tools. We also have beverages and snacks available.
- You’ll help the team out with produce prep and other light kitchen tasks- think chopping, slicing, sorting, and organizing ingredients.
- A kitchen supervisor will guide you throughout the shift and answer any questions along the way.
- In the final 10 minutes, a supervisor will help you clean and reset your station before you head out.
- Any unfinished tasks will be wrapped up by kitchen staff.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Our kitchen is a fast-moving, active workspace.
- Volunteers must stay alert, follow directions carefully, and prioritize safety at all times.
- Comfortability and familiarity with basic kitchen tools (peelers, knives, cutting boards, etc.)
- Basic knife skills and understanding of safe handling practices.
- Valid, up-to-date food handler’s card.
- Closed-toe, non-slip shoes required.
- (e.g., sneakers or work shoes) — no open-toed shoes or sandals
- Clean, comfortable clothing suitable for kitchen work.
- No shorts, skirts, or tank tops
- Hair secured back with a hair tie, cap, or bandana.
- No loose or dangling jewelry.
- Wash hands upon arrival, after handling raw ingredients, or after any potential contamination.
- Avoid touching your face, hair, or phone during prep.
- Stay alert around hot surfaces, sharp tools, and spills.
- Arrive on time for your scheduled shift and notify the coordinator promptly if you’re unable to attend.
- Maintain a respectful, team-oriented attitude throughout your shift.
**One sign up is equivalent to one person. Each individual is required to sign up seperately.**
Volunteer shifts are confirmed and approved Monday - Friday. If you sign up for a same-day shift on Saturday or Sunday, it may not be approved. Signing up as much in advance as possible is highly recommended.
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Opportunity Requirements:
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Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity
To sign up to volunteer, please select "Express Interest" for your chosen volunteer shift below. Your shift details will be sent to you upon approval and confirmation from our volunteer coordinator.
Please note: we approve volunteer shifts Monday - Friday during business hours. If you express interest for a shift over the weekend, it will not be confirmed until the following week. Confirmation is required in order for your registration to be accepted. We highly encourage you to sign up with enough time to have your shift approved prior to its date.
**One sign up is equivalent to one person. Each individual is required to sign up seperately.**
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Hunger & Homelessness, Environment
Families, Homeless, Low-income Communities, People with Disabilities, People with Health-based Concerns, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender), Military/Veterans
Food Preparation & Meal Services,Caring for People
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed
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