Prepare and Serve Dinner - Volunteers needed starting April!!!!

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We have a huge need for volunteers to serve our newest residents in the Intake Access Center! We are opening up our old IAC on Tuesday, April 3rd and will need a volunteer group each night of the year to bring a meal to our newest residents and serve it proudly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for families, teen groups, church groups and organizations looking to get involved in their community.

Who will you be serving?
Our residents are coming to Solutions for Change to permanently end their cycle of homelessness. We only work with families who have been homeless and who are free of drugs or alcohol. During our 1000 day program, our families will change the trajectory of their life. From attaining degrees to amassing large amounts of savings... our residents will work hard to transform their lives.


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Frequently asked questions about the IAC dinners
1. How much and what type of food should I prepare?
Plan for enough cooked/prepared food and drink for 20 - 30 people, half are children. A more accurate number will be sent out before your serve date. Examples of dishes listed below. We encourage good nutrition so please bring vegetables and proteins. Drinks can include water, juice boxes or milk.

2. What else should I bring?
You are responsible for bringing paper plates, napkins, cups, forks, knives, spoons and serving utensils. Dessert
is optional.

3. When is dinner served?
Volunteers should arrive at 5:15 pm and be prepared to serve dinner at 5:30. Dinner lasts about 30 minutes.

4. Can the volunteers eat with the residents?
Yes! We encourage you to eat with our residents and make connections!

5. Where is the Intake & Access Center (IAC) located?
As of April 2018, we have TWO intake access centers:

Solutions for Change, Main Campus: 722 W. California Ave., Vista CA 92084; Building 720A. Most nights, dinner
will be served outside in the covered patio. If it is cold outside, you will be in the Community Room at 722.

Solutions for Change, Intake Access Center on Vista Way: 890 E Vista Way, Vista, Ca 92083

6. Is there a staff member there during dinner that can assist me?
Yes. A Residential Aide is at the IAC every night. If it is your first time, reach out to us and we will make sure to
greet you and show you where to set up.

7. Can we pray before dinner?
Yes. Your group may do so or you are welcome to ask a resident.

8. Can children volunteer?
Yes. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. This is a fantastic opportunity for families. We have had children as
young as five dishing out food. And younger children are welcome to play and eat with our residents.

Please let me know if you have any questions. You can email me directly at fsanchez@solutionsforchange.org

Alternatively, you can sign up through this link HERE: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084aafac2dabfc1-dinner