Let's make Thanksgiving a special day for a group of men who don't always experience special days.
Are you able to supply items to stock a coffee bar?
We are looking for specialty coffee, hot chocolate, fancy creamers, sugar, fancy cups and stirrers, whipped cream. Email Tammy Caldwell at tammycaldwell@wheelermission.org if you will be donating supplies. Let her know the amount you are bringing and when it will be dropped off. Items may be dropped off up to 1 week before Thanksgiving at Door #4 located in the alley just east of the Shelter for Men building. Please make sure that your delivery is clearly marked: Coffee Bar Supplies FOR THANKSGIVING/Tammy Caldwell.
Are you able to serve with a smile?
We are looking for a small team of up to 4 people per 1-hour shift to run the coffee bar between 6:30am-12pm. This is a kid-friendly serving opportunity that would be perfect for families. If inclined, you can sign up for multiple shifts.
Qualifications for this opportunity:
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This opportunity is open for individuals and groups of up to 4 people.
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A minimum of 1 hour 6:30AM-12:00PM or until supplies last.
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Willingness to work side-by-side with staff and individually.
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Must be over the age of 5.
Entrance + Sign In
- Parking: You may park in the gravel lot on the north corner of Market Street and Park Avenue, just past the building neighboring the Shelter. Wheeler rents 15 spots here. Otherwise, you may use metered street parking.
- See map of parking here.
- 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/.
- Individuals under age 18 must be accompanied adult and bring a signed parental waiver.
- We require 1 adult for every 5 youth under age 18.
- You can find a PDF of the youth liability waiver here.
- If you have a larger group than slots available, please reach out. We can likely still accommodate your group.
Other Information
- Dress code: Please wear close-toed shoes, pants, and shirts with sleeves in the kitchen. 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!
