Holiday Share a Meal
The Center for Women and Children is looking for donors to provide meals on December 26th, Christmas observed, and January 2nd, New Year's Day observed. This will allow our full-time staff to enjoy their paid holidays.
Partner with Wheeler Mission by providing a meal for our 200+ women and children through the Share-A-Meal program! You will have the opportunity to purchase, provide, prepare, and serve the meal to our guests and residents. This is a great way to feed the troops and support the Kitchen Staff! This opportunity allows families or groups to work together to create a special event by providing a unique menu and experience. Your group can provide lunch or dinner and they can stay and serve or they can simply deliver.
*This opportunity requires additional steps and conversations with a Volunteer Engagement Manager. If you're interested, click "Respond" and one of our team members will be in touch to discuss the next steps!*
Qualifications for this opportunity:
- A servant's heart, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to prepare and provide a meal for a group of 200-250 women and children.
- Ability to serve the meal or drop it off at our location.
Entrance + Sign In
- Parking: You may park on the street in front of the building or in the gated lot across the street. The code is 2007.
- Entrance: Enter through the courtyard gate. Ring the doorbell as this gate is locked and someone will let you in! Ring the doorbell to the left of the front door and let them know you are there to volunteer and how you are serving.
- Sign in & out using the link in your email, the app, or the sign-in sheet.
Groups + Youth
- All individual volunteers (including children) are required to sign up online prior to serving.
- Children of all ages are invited to assist with Share a Meal, but they must be 8+ to help in the kitchen.
- We require 1 adult for every 5 youths under age 18.
Other Information
- Dress code: Please wear close-toed shoes, pants, and shirts with sleeves. Please dress modestly.
- 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 are 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 the staff know and they will direct you to another area. Please do not wear earbuds 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 have 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!
