Wheeler Mission strives for excellence in all we do. In order to have a well-functioning kitchen there must be order. To maintain order we must have regularly scheduled cleanings. If cleaning and organizing is one of your spiritual gifts, we would love to have you or a group of up to 5 individuals serving with us on our Kitchen Deep Cleaning rotation. We would love to have regulars, but this is also an opportunity for one-time groups/individuals. This is a great opportunity to serve as a family or small group! Children as young as 10 may assist in this role. This opportunity will occur every Wednesday between 9AM-12PM. If you have a slightly larger group or would like to discuss a different serving time, we may be able to accommodate your needs. Please reach out to a Volunteer Engagement Manager to discuss specifics at volunteer@wheelermission.org.
Grab some buddies and come help us deep clean the kitchen!
Qualifications for this opportunity:
- A servant's heart, good work ethic, and a positive attitude.
Here are the tasks assigned to this opportunity.
Kitchen Deep Clean Checklist:
- Pull anything with wheels out of the kitchen (laundry rack, anything that can come out)
- Move storage racks by the walls
- Sweep all floors
- Hook hose up (spray all areas with chemicals obtained from Kitchen Manager)
- Use deck brush to scrub all floors
- Vacuum suction any excess water
- Sweep and mop both storage rooms
- Wipe down all stationery equipment (a. hot box, b. stoves, c. tilt skillet, d. walk-in doors)
- Focus on special area which Kitchen managers pick each week
Entrance + Sign In
- Parking: You may park in the parking lot that is connected to the Shelter for Men. There is also parking on the street next to the shelter but you will have to pay for the time that you are volunteering.
- Entrance: Enter through the Volunteer Entrance Door #2 on Market Street. Ring the doorbell as these doors are locked and someone will let you in! If you’re not able to enter through these doors, please come to Door #1, the Admin Entrance. Let them know you are there to volunteer and how you are serving. You may call the main desk 317-687-6795 if you have trouble getting into the building.
- Sign in (and out) at the Volunteer Check-In Kiosk (if you have any technical difficulties with this, please let us know) or through the App: CauseConnect by Galaxy Digital.
Groups + Youth
- All individual volunteers (including children) are required to sign up online prior to serving. Use this link to register your team: https://www.wheelervolunteer.org/start-here/groups/team-registration/.
- Children of all ages are invited to assist with Special Events.
- We require 1 adult for every 5 youth under age 18.
Other Information
- Dress code: Please wear close-toed shoes, pants, and shirts with sleeves in the kitchen and warehouse. Please dress casually, comfortably, and modestly for all other roles.
- Interaction with guests: Always offer a smile and hello! Use discernment as to how to interact with guests of the opposite gender. Please do not exchange contact information.
- Gifts: Please do not give money or gifts, unless approved by the Volunteer Ministry Team or Wheeler staff person.
- Photography and videography: You are more than welcome to take photos of our buildings and your volunteer group, but photographs/videos including guests and residents is not permitted.
- Cell phones: Please refrain from using your cell phone while volunteering as this can be a distraction to other volunteers and staff. If you need to use the phone, let staff know and they will direct you to another area. Please do not wear ear buds or headphones during your volunteer time.
- Personal belongings: Please leave belongings in a locked vehicle and out of sight. Wheeler is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
- Safety + Security: Each of Wheeler’s residential locations has metal detectors and security cameras to ensure the protection of guests, volunteers, and staff. Please do not bring weapons into our facilities.
- Please remember we serve a diverse population. Be aware that our homeless guests may have criminal backgrounds, including sex offenders (Shelter for Men and Center for Men only).
- Be Flexible: We ask that you come to your scheduled volunteer time with a patient heart and extend flexibility if your opportunity does not go as anticipated!?
Thank you so much for serving with us! See you soon!
