Partner with Wheeler Mission by providing a meal through the Provide-A-Meal volunteer opportunity!
Cooking for others can be a rewarding experience. Be a blessing to Wheeler Mission's Center for Women and Children guests and staff by providing a healthy and nutritious meal. By signing up for this volunteer opportunity, you are agreeing to provide an entire meal for 100+ women and children. This meal should be prepared in a commercial kitchen or purchased from a restaurant. The Provide a Meal volunteer opportunity is perfect for families, organizations, or church groups. It’s a great way to make a difference and guarantee a warm meal for somebody in need.
The Center for Women and Children (CWC) serves lunch every weekday, brunch on Saturdays, and dinner 7 days per week.
*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:
- Ability to prepare and provide a meal for a group of 125-250 people depending on the time of year.
- Ability to serve the meal or drop it off at our location.
Entrance and Sign In
- We are located at 3208 E. Michigan St. in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Parking: You may park on the street in front of the building or the gated lot across the street. The code is 2007.
- Entrance: Enter through the courtyard gate. Ring the doorbell to the left of the front door and let our staff know you are there to volunteer and how you are serving.
- THIS IS NEW! - Please place your bag on the bag scanner belt straight ahead of you. Bags of guests, visitors, and volunteers must all be scanned this way. This is for the safety of everyone in the building.
- To your right is a glass door. Our staff will let you in. Proceed to the security area.
- There are 4 ways to check in. Check in and out by using the kiosk in the hall across from the front desk, by scanning the QR code above the kiosk, with the app on your smartphone, or with the link in your email.
Groups and Youth
- The CWC has room for groups of 5 for our meal service.
- 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 youth under age 18.
Other Information
- Volunteers at The Center for Women & Children must be female or accompanied by a female. Men can not volunteer on their own. If you are a man planning to volunteer on your own, please look for opportunities a the Shelter for Men or the Men's Residential Center.
- Dress code: Please wear close-toed shoes, pants, and shirts with sleeves. Please dress modestly.
- Interaction with guests: Always offer a smile and hello! 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 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 and 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.
- 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!
