Overview
Assist with serving Christmas dinner to our residents at The Salvation Army Women’s & Children’s Shelter.
Primary Responsibilities
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Set-Up: Put out the side dishes for dinner and make sure all eating utensils, napkins, plates, and cups are stocked for dinner.
Food Service: Plate dinner and serve to clients, pour beverages, manage allergy-aware labeling, and maintain a clean serving area.
Tidy & Reset: Plate up late plates for working residents, container leftovers, wipe serving area, sweep kitchen area, and take out trash.
Schedule & Location
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When: Christmas Day
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Shift:
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Set-Up Crew: Start setting up at 4:00pm- (30 minutes before dinner starts)
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Serving Crew: Serving time 5pm-6pm(approx. 1 hour)
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Reset Crew: 6pm-6:30pm (30 minutes after dinner ends)
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Where: Women’s & Children’s Shelter
Dress Code
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Closed-toe shoes; comfortable, family-friendly attire.
Qualifications
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Warm, patient, and kid-friendly; able to follow staff direction.
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Age: 16+ (minors must serve with a parent/guardian).
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Maintain safe boundaries and trauma-informed, non-judgmental care.
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Comfortable standing/walking for up to 2 hours (accommodations available).
No court-ordered Volunteers
Training & Check-In
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Kiosk Check-In: Sign in/out on arrival at the Iserv Volunteer tablet kiosk.
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Orientation: On-site briefing covers roles, schedule, safety, and emergency procedures.
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Safe From Harm Training required if you're an ongoing Volunteer
Privacy & Safety Notes
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Photos of residents/children allowed only with permission. All photos must be updated to Staff-provided link for approval of use on official company websites & social media only. Not allowed on personal websites or personal social media accounts.
Report spills, breaks, or concerns to staff immediately.
What to Bring
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A smile and encouraging spirit!
Staff Lead
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A Shelter Program Team Member and/or Lead Volunteer will direct all activities on site. 407-423-8581 ext. 26491
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