Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness? Join Friendship Place's volunteer team and help us provide nutritious and convenient grab and go meals for approximately 30 individuals at our Welcome Center. We are seeking a dedicated group of up to 5 volunteers to prepare these ready-to-eat meals in advance and bring them to our Welcome Center, as we currently lack kitchen facilities on-site.
**Volunteer Responsibilities:**
As a Grab and Go Meal Preparation Volunteer, your primary responsibilities will include:
**Requirements:**
- Prior experience in meal preparation or a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
- Strong attention to food safety and hygiene practices.
- Access to an offsite kitchen facility for meal preparation.
- Reliable transportation to deliver the meals to the Welcome Center.
**Benefits:**
Volunteering with Friendship Place is a rewarding experience that allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness. As a Grab and Go Meal Preparation Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to a supportive environment where individuals feel welcomed and valued.
- Join a passionate and compassionate community of volunteers and staff dedicated to ending homelessness.
4713 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, US
At our core, our mission is to help people facing or at risk of homelessness to secure stable housing and embark on a new chapter in their lives. Our ultimate vision is for DC and beyond to be a place where everybody can find a place they can call "home."
Friendship Place is staffed by over 100 people and has a wide reach in the DC Metro area. The highly successful programs have been given numerous awards, and help make a lasting difference in the lives of over 4,500 people yearly through street outreach, free medical and psychiatric clinic, including drop-in care, case management, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing for veterans and their families as well as job placement and specialized programs. Our program results have been incredibly successful, and various government and nonprofit organizations all over the country are studying our models to replicate our achievements.
Nonetheless, Friendship Place-supported by 26 congregations and more than 300 volunteers a year-retains the feel of a small, caring, neighborhood organization. The most commonly repeated refrain we hear from the people who come to us for help is this: "At other agencies, I felt like a number. At Friendship Place, I’m treated like a human being."
4713 Wisconsin Ave NWWashingtonWashington, DC 20016
August 15, 2024
