Volunteer: Hot Meal Prep VolunteerPitstop is a program run by Kamloops United Church where volunteers come together every Sunday to provide a nutritious meal for the members in our community who are struggling with food insecurity. Teams of volunteers help to prepare hot meals, sandwiches, and goody bags to hand out at no cost to members of the community. The volunteers prepare this hot meal in the kitchen, package it into individual meal containers, and are ready to hand it out. As the organization is 100% volunteer-driven, people from different organizations, clubs, agencies, churches, etc., come together to make and serve these meals and goody bags. This is the right role for you if you are someone who: Wants to give back to the community Likes to socialize and connect with the community partners Cares about someone else's well-being Wants to build and develop team spirit Likes to serve and help someone who might not be able to pay you back A Hot Meal Prep Volunteer’s main tasks are: Helping with meal prep Packaging the meal into individual containers Loading up the containers in a thermal box Cleaning and clearing the area after the activities, No prior experience is needed! Time commitment: The Hot meals are prepared at CMHA Rosethorn Kitchen, 259 Victoria Street West, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm every Sunday (this is a temporary location). Volunteering in this role offers you: The opportunity to support individuals facing food insecurity. An official reference from us as a recognized volunteer. Social service experience in helping those who are homeless. Humanitarian experience supporting those struggling with mental health and substance use addictionThe opportunity to create an impact in the community.Note: Hot Meal Prep volunteers are one element of the PITStop team. You can also apply to join the Meal Outreach position to help hand out the meals and goody bags the team makes! Partner: PITStop-Kamloops United Church Pitstop is a program run by Kamloops United Church where volunteers come together every Sunday to provide a nutritious meal for the members in our community who are struggling with food insecurity. Teams of volunteers help to prepare hot meals, sandwiches, and goody bags to hand out at no cost to members of the community. The volunteers prepare this hot meal in the kitchen, package it into individual meal containers, and are ready to hand it out. As the organization is 100% volunteer-driven, people from different organizations, clubs, agencies, churches, etc., come together to make and serve these meals and goody bags. This is the right role for you if you are someone who: Wants to give back to the community Likes to socialize and connect with the community partners Cares about someone else's well-being Wants to build and develop team spirit Likes to serve and help someone who might not be able to pay you back A Hot Meal Prep Volunteer’s main tasks are: Helping with meal prep Packaging the meal into individual containers Loading up the containers in a thermal box Cleaning and clearing the area after the activities, No prior experience is needed! Time commitment: The Hot meals are prepared at CMHA Rosethorn Kitchen, 259 Victoria Street West, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm every Sunday (this is a temporary location). Volunteering in this role offers you: The opportunity to support individuals facing food insecurity. An official reference from us as a recognized volunteer. Social service experience in helping those who are homeless. Humanitarian experience supporting those struggling with mental health and substance use addictionThe opportunity to create an impact in the community.Note: Hot Meal Prep volunteers are one element of the PITStop team. You can also apply to join the Meal Outreach position to help hand out the meals and goody bags the team makes! Partner: PITStop-Kamloops United Church Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: V2C 1A5 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Goody Bag Prep VolunteerPitstop is a program run by Kamloops United Church where volunteers come together every Sunday to provide a nutritious meal for the members in our community who are struggling with food insecurity. Teams of volunteers help to prepare hot meals, sandwiches, and goody bags to hand out at no cost to members of the community. This is the right role for you if you are someone who: Enjoys working with your hands and being part of a team. Wants to support your community in a tangible, meaningful way Likes to socialize and connect with the community partners Cares about someone else's well-being Wants to build and develop team spirit Likes to serve and help someone who might not be able to pay you back AGoody Bag Prep Volunteer’s main tasks are: Packing goody bags with care and consistency. Keeping the prep area clean and organized. Making peanut butter and jam sandwiches Sorting and washing fruits Buttering buns Sorting and bagging sweets (muffins, chocolates, cookies, cakes etc.) Preparing iced tea, lemonade, or sorting juice boxes Bag all these items into a ready-to-go bag. Cleaning and clearing the area after the activities, No prior experience is needed! Time commitment: Goody bags are put together at Kamloops United Church, 421 St Paul Street, from 12:30 to 3 pm every Sunday. We ask that volunteers commit to coming through the back door of the Church. Volunteering in this role offers you: The opportunity to support individuals facing food insecurity. A team-based, low-pressure environment to volunteer in An official reference from us as a recognized volunteer. Social service experience in helping those who are homeless. Humanitarian experience supporting those struggling with mental health and substance use addiction The opportunity to create an impact in the community. Note: Goody bag volunteers are one element of the PITStop team. You can also apply to join the Meal Outreach position to help hand out the meals and goody bags the team makes! Partner: PITStop-Kamloops United Church Pitstop is a program run by Kamloops United Church where volunteers come together every Sunday to provide a nutritious meal for the members in our community who are struggling with food insecurity. Teams of volunteers help to prepare hot meals, sandwiches, and goody bags to hand out at no cost to members of the community. This is the right role for you if you are someone who: Enjoys working with your hands and being part of a team. Wants to support your community in a tangible, meaningful way Likes to socialize and connect with the community partners Cares about someone else's well-being Wants to build and develop team spirit Likes to serve and help someone who might not be able to pay you back AGoody Bag Prep Volunteer’s main tasks are: Packing goody bags with care and consistency. Keeping the prep area clean and organized. Making peanut butter and jam sandwiches Sorting and washing fruits Buttering buns Sorting and bagging sweets (muffins, chocolates, cookies, cakes etc.) Preparing iced tea, lemonade, or sorting juice boxes Bag all these items into a ready-to-go bag. Cleaning and clearing the area after the activities, No prior experience is needed! Time commitment: Goody bags are put together at Kamloops United Church, 421 St Paul Street, from 12:30 to 3 pm every Sunday. We ask that volunteers commit to coming through the back door of the Church. Volunteering in this role offers you: The opportunity to support individuals facing food insecurity. A team-based, low-pressure environment to volunteer in An official reference from us as a recognized volunteer. Social service experience in helping those who are homeless. Humanitarian experience supporting those struggling with mental health and substance use addiction The opportunity to create an impact in the community. Note: Goody bag volunteers are one element of the PITStop team. You can also apply to join the Meal Outreach position to help hand out the meals and goody bags the team makes! Partner: PITStop-Kamloops United Church Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: V2C 2J7 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Meal Outreach VolunteerPitstop is a program run by Kamloops United Church where volunteers come together every Sunday to provide a nutritious meal for the members in our community who are struggling with food insecurity. Teams of volunteers help to prepare hot meals, sandwiches, and goody bags to hand out for no cost to members of the community. During the Meal Outreach session, volunteers help hand out the hot meal, goody bags, drinks, water, freezes, coffee, iced tea/lemonade, etc. to the guests. Volunteers also help to clear up the serving location when everything is done. This is the right role for you if you are someone who: Enjoys working with your hands and being part of a team. Wants to support your community in a tangible, meaningful way Likes to socialize and connect with the community partners Cares about someone else's well-being Wants to build and develop team spirit Likes to serve and help someone who might not be able to pay you back A Meal Outreach Volunteer’s main tasks are: Handing out meals Handing out goody bags Serving coffee, Hot Chocolate and other drinks Cleaning and clearing the area after the activities. No prior experience is needed! Time commitment: The Meal outreach takes place at Kamloops United Church Parking Lot, 421 St. Paul Street, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm every Sunday (this is a temporary location). Volunteering in this role offers you: The opportunity to support individuals facing food insecurity. A team-based, low-pressure environment to volunteer in An official reference from us as a recognized volunteer. Social service experience in helping those who are homeless. Humanitarian experience supporting those struggling with mental health and substance use addiction The opportunity to create an impact in the community. Note: Meal Outreach volunteers are one element of the PITStop team. You can also apply to join the Hot Meal Prep or Goody Bag volunteer positions to help prepare the meals we distribute at Meal Outreach! Partner: PITStop-Kamloops United Church Pitstop is a program run by Kamloops United Church where volunteers come together every Sunday to provide a nutritious meal for the members in our community who are struggling with food insecurity. Teams of volunteers help to prepare hot meals, sandwiches, and goody bags to hand out for no cost to members of the community. During the Meal Outreach session, volunteers help hand out the hot meal, goody bags, drinks, water, freezes, coffee, iced tea/lemonade, etc. to the guests. Volunteers also help to clear up the serving location when everything is done. This is the right role for you if you are someone who: Enjoys working with your hands and being part of a team. Wants to support your community in a tangible, meaningful way Likes to socialize and connect with the community partners Cares about someone else's well-being Wants to build and develop team spirit Likes to serve and help someone who might not be able to pay you back A Meal Outreach Volunteer’s main tasks are: Handing out meals Handing out goody bags Serving coffee, Hot Chocolate and other drinks Cleaning and clearing the area after the activities. No prior experience is needed! Time commitment: The Meal outreach takes place at Kamloops United Church Parking Lot, 421 St. Paul Street, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm every Sunday (this is a temporary location). Volunteering in this role offers you: The opportunity to support individuals facing food insecurity. A team-based, low-pressure environment to volunteer in An official reference from us as a recognized volunteer. Social service experience in helping those who are homeless. Humanitarian experience supporting those struggling with mental health and substance use addiction The opportunity to create an impact in the community. Note: Meal Outreach volunteers are one element of the PITStop team. You can also apply to join the Hot Meal Prep or Goody Bag volunteer positions to help prepare the meals we distribute at Meal Outreach! Partner: PITStop-Kamloops United Church Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Postal Code: V2C 2J7 Allow Groups: Yes |