Feed & Fellowship Dinner

Overview

“Feed & Fellowship Dinner” is a hands-on, heart-forward volunteer experience designed to provide both nourishment and connection to the clients of our Men’s & Veterans Shelter. Volunteers will assist with meal service, engage in meaningful fellowship, and help ensure a clean, welcoming dining space for our clients.

 This opportunity is available on Tuesday & Saturday only. 

Primary Responsibilities

1.  Meal Service

o    Assist kitchen staff with final meal prep (plating, portioning, etc.).

o    Serve dinner to clients in an organized and respectful manner.

o    Monitor serving stations to ensure food is replenished and presented well.

2.  Fellowship & Support

o    Engage clients in healthy and appropriate conversation.

o    Offer encouragement and active listening during mealtime.

o    Create a welcoming, inclusive dining environment.

3.  Cleanup & Reset

o    Collect and dispose of trash.

o    Wipe down tables, counters, and serving stations.

o    Wash, dry, and store dishes and utensils.

o    Sweep and mop dining area if needed.

o    Reset the dining room for the next day’s use.

Volunteer Roles & Suggested Breakdown for up to 7 People

• 2 Servers: Manage the food line, plate meals, and ensure portions are consistent.
• 2 Dining Room Hosts: Focus on guest interaction, beverage refills, and keeping tables clean during dinner.
• 2 Cleanup Crew Members: Begin dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash during/after dinner.
• 1 Floater: Assist wherever needed—may fill in for servers, help with beverage station, or assist in cleanup.

Schedule Flow (approximate)

3:30 – 3:45 PM – Arrival, sign-in, orientation & role assignments, team photo
3:45 – 4:15 PM – Setup serving stations & dining area
4:15 – 5:45 PM – Dinner service & guest fellowship
5:45 – 6:15 PM – Cleanup (dishes, tables, floors, trash)
6:15 – 6:30 PM – Final walkthrough, reset, and team debrief and team photo

Attire & Requirements

• Closed-toe shoes (non-slip recommended)
• Modest, comfortable clothing suitable for kitchen/dining service
• Hair tied back; (hairnets will be provided)
• Hands washed and covered (gloves will be provided)
• Positive, respectful, and compassionate attitude

Your Impact

By participating, you will help meet immediate needs for nourishment while also offering dignity, community, and human connection to men and veterans who call this shelter home. Every plate served and every conversation shared show the men and veterans here that they are valued, and cared for, makes a lasting difference.

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