Opportunities From: OurCalling

This guest-facing volunteer opportunity is great fit for anyone who enjoys working in the kitchen or learning about food service. Volunteers play an important role in ensuring that guests receive meals in an environment that reflects dignity, care, and respect.

Responsibilities include plating food, refilling the serving line, handing plates to guests, distributing utensils, cleaning dishes, and resetting the kitchen after service concludes.

Dress Code: Please wear long pants (preferably jeans), a T-shirt, and closed-toed shoes. Leggings are not allowed. Please be prepared to tie your hair back and wear a hairnet while you serve.

First-Time Volunteers: Upon arrival, please check in at the Volunteer Check-In station. Wait for your name tag to print (may take 10-15 seconds) and put any bags or purses into a locker. Hairnets are located on the right as you enter. Please wear a hairnet, wash your hands (located to the left), and wear gloves. Charles and Shawn will provide you with instructions from there.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain standing for a minimum of one hourAble to lift up to 25 poundsPhysical ability to climb two flights of stairsAble to bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.

This non-guest-facing volunteer opportunity is ideal for anyone who enjoys working in the kitchen or is interested in learning more about food preparation. Volunteers will work alongside and under the guidance of OurCalling's kitchen staff to help prepare meals for our neighbors.

Responsibilities may include chopping fruits and vegetables, preparing dishes, assisting with cooking, manning the grill and cleaning dishes. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.

Dress Code: Please wear long pants (preferably jeans), a T-shirt, and closed-toed shoes. Leggings are not allowed. Please be prepared to tie your hair back and wear a hairnet while you serve.

First-Time Volunteers: Upon arrival, please check in at the Volunteer Check-In station. Wait for your name tag to print (may take 10-15 seconds) and put any bags or purses into a locker. Hairnets are located on the right as you enter. Please wear a hairnet, wash your hands (located to the left), and wear gloves. Charles and Shawn will provide you with instructions from there.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain standing for a minimum of one hourAble to lift up to 25 poundsPhysical ability to climb two flights of stairsAble to bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.

This guest-facing volunteer opportunity is perfect for early risers. Responsibilities include preparing coffee, serving coffee and pastries, cleaning and resetting the cafe, and returning the supplies after service concludes.

Dress Code: Please wear long pants (preferably jeans), a T-shirt, and closed-toed shoes. Leggings are not allowed. Please be prepared to tie your hair back and wear a hairnet while you serve.

First-Time Volunteers: Upon arrival, please check in at the Volunteer Check-In station. Please wait for your name tag to print (this may take 10-15 seconds) and place any bags or purses in a locker. Once you are checked in with your items put away, you can head to the Guest Services desk (in the cafe) and report to Erik for further instructions.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain standing for a minimum of one hourAble to lift up to 25 poundsAble to bend, stoop, or kneel as needed.