This volunteer opportunity assists with needs in the emergency shelter’s kitchen, following safety guidelines that include hand washing, glove use and mask use. Responsibility is to assist our Kitchen Management staff with a variety of meal preparation tasks, which include, although are not limited to: Arriving five minutes prior to the start of your volunteer shift. Obtaining food items from the pantry and walk-in refrigerator/freezer. Organizing food and non-food items in the kitchen, walk-in refrigerator/freezer. Opening canned food items, and preparing food items to be used in meals served to clients. Helping with dishes and cleaning and organizing the kitchen area. Helping close the kitchen – helping with dishes, sweeping, mopping, wiping down countertops, taking out the trash, etc. (afternoon shift only) While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and talk and hear. The volunteer is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.
If this schedule doesn't align with your availability, don't worry! You can still show your support for Siena Francis House during National Volunteer Week by participating in our $32 challenge. Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of those we serve. We appreciate your commitment to making a positive impact in our community, and we hope you'll join us in this meaningful endeavor. Thank you for your support!
Ways to join the $32 Challenge:
- Give Good through ShareOmaha
- Follow us on social media and join the $32 challenge (the challenge starts on Monday, April 22nd!)
- Go to our website @ www.sienafrancis.org