Opportunities From: United Way of South Central Michigan

Volunteer: Adopt a Meal

What you will be doing:

· Plan your menu – You do not need approval from us. You will be preparing food for 100 people. While you may bring whatever you want, do not feel obligated to overcook. Our daily menu consists of one main dish, one side dish and dessert. You may bring more. We encourage a healthy diet for our clients.

· Buy food and prepare the meal – You may cook offsite and bring the meal fully prepared OR you may bring your food here and use our facilities.

· Arrive early with plenty of time to cook and serve each meal. We try to serve our clients in a timely manner.

· Serve the meal. (Optional) Our staff will be here to give guidance and serve alongside you.

· As you are comfortable, we encourage you to eat with and engage the clients in authentic conversation.

· Help with clean up as available.

Agency: Jackson Interfaith Shelter

What you will be doing:

· Plan your menu – You do not need approval from us. You will be preparing food for 100 people. While you may bring whatever you want, do not feel obligated to overcook. Our daily menu consists of one main dish, one side dish and dessert. You may bring more. We encourage a healthy diet for our clients.

· Buy food and prepare the meal – You may cook offsite and bring the meal fully prepared OR you may bring your food here and use our facilities.

· Arrive early with plenty of time to cook and serve each meal. We try to serve our clients in a timely manner.

· Serve the meal. (Optional) Our staff will be here to give guidance and serve alongside you.

· As you are comfortable, we encourage you to eat with and engage the clients in authentic conversation.

· Help with clean up as available.

Agency: Jackson Interfaith Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49201

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Kitchen Help/Cleaning/Prep

You are essentially the chef’s assistant.  You will be working side by side with our cook to ensure the meal is prepared; the dining hall is prepped and the kitchen is clean before each meal.

Agency: Jackson Interfaith Shelter

You are essentially the chef’s assistant.  You will be working side by side with our cook to ensure the meal is prepared; the dining hall is prepped and the kitchen is clean before each meal.

Agency: Jackson Interfaith Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49201

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Meal Service & Meal Friend

We are looking for people that love to serve people and connect with them. Our clients just need authentic friends.

Agency: Jackson Interfaith Shelter

We are looking for people that love to serve people and connect with them. Our clients just need authentic friends.

Agency: Jackson Interfaith Shelter

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49201

Allow Groups: Yes