Opportunity Details
Share Hot Meals Program Lunch (age 13+) *Impact Week*
Volunteer Opportunity
Feed our community by preparing and serving meals to guests at the Share Hot Meals Program.
About the Program
Share believes every person counts. Together we pursue a stronger community by building relationships, advocating for equitable access to housing and food stability while empowering every individual to grow and thrive.
Share serves individuals experiencing homelessness while also supporting those at risk of losing housing. We provide a comprehensive spectrum of services designed to meet clients where they are and support their progression toward stability and long-term housing.
Since 1979, with the support of our community and compassionate workforce, we've delivered services that include food access for individuals and families of all ages, operation of five emergency shelters, rental assistance, and individualized case management. Our outreach team actively engages individuals living unsheltered, ensuring connection and navigation to critical resources and services in the community.
About the Project
Share provides daily, free meals for the members of our community experiencing homelessness and low-income. Each month we serve over 12,000 meals. Much of the food used in the program is donated by area grocery stores and is prepared each day by volunteers and staff. Our team of Hot Meals Volunteers work in a commercial kitchen to assist with food preparation, serving, and cleaning. Support the mission of Share and join us in serving meals to nourish our neighbors - because EVERY PERSON COUNTS!
Food Safety Videos
Before your first meal service, please watch these two food safety videos:
Upon Arriving to Share House-
Parking: You are welcome to park in the Share House parking lot if there is space, otherwise street parking is available.
To Enter the Kitchen: Enter through the parking lot on the side of the building. Go to the blue door on the left side the building. The door will be locked, as we keep the kitchen closed between meal times. Ring the bell and shelter staff will buzz you in. If you do not get buzzed in, please go up the stairs to the left of the front entrance.
You will be working with our amazing kitchen staff of either Wade, Anthony, Bre and Forrest. They will greet you and get you started!
What to Wear and Bring
You will be serving in a commercial kitchen and should follow appropriate dress code of closed-toe shoes, long pants, and tied back hair.
You may bring your own kitchen apron if you have one.
Please leave valuables at home.
Health & Safety Guidelines
Please do not volunteer if you are ill
Utilize hand washing and hand sanitation stations throughout your shift
Wear gloves when preparing food
Watch the food safety videos linked above
Project Requirements
- Age: Volunteers must be 13+; under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone.
- Training: Please watch attached videos prior to attending:
- Dress code: Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and tied back hair. You may bring your own kitchen apron if you have one.
- Background check: Share will use the registration to run a background check given you will be working directly with people they serve.
Notices
Share requires you also complete their registration form prior to volunteering: Volunteer Registration Link: https://cerv.is/0369rUnitedWay
Hunger & Homelessness
Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:18+
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