- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
Do you like food, team work and convenient volunteering? Come join us at Community Servings!
ORGANIZATION: Community Servings
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
14 people are interested
Come join us at Community Servings! Here you will be working in a kitchen to prepare, package and deliver over 2,000 meals per day. It is fun, fast paced, exceedingly important and profoundly needed service. C ommunity Servings cares for 1600 clients with 35 different life-threatening illnesses, our service includes a customized, nutritionally-packed lunch, dinner, and snack for sick clients, their caregivers and dependent children, 93% of whom live at or below the poverty level
Individual Volunteers must attend an orientation. These are held every Wednesday night at 6pm and last for a half an hour. There is no need to RSVP, however please plan on being on time as the orientation will start promptly at 6pm. Saturday delivery volunteers must attend an orientation as well as complete a CORI request form.
Shifts are generally 2-3 hours. Volunteers can be scheduled or eposodic! So whether you are looking for a one time deal or an ongoing shift we are the place for you!
We welcome individuals, students, corporations, community groups and others to help in our kitchen and other areas. Contact Alexandra Fioretti at 617-522-7777 X228
More opportunities with Community Servings
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Servings
Location:
179 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, US
Mission Statement
Community Servings is a not-for-profit food and nutrition program providing services throughout Massachusetts and in Rhode Island to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses. We give our clients, their dependent family members and caregivers appealing, nutritious meals, and send the message to those in greatest need that someone cares. Our goals are to help our clients maintain their health and dignity and preserve the integrity of their families through culturally appropriate, home-delivered meals, nutrition education, and other community programs.
Description
Community Servings prepares, packages and delivers free, medically tailored meals to 2,300 clients per year, who are too sick to cook for themselves or their families. Currently caring for clients with 35 different critical and chronic illnesses, our service includes a customized, nutritionally-packed meal bag for sick clients, their caregivers and dependent children. Our geographic service area includes 300 square miles across Massachusetts.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Community Servings18 Marbury TerraceJamaica Plain, MA 02130
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours
- Must be able to stand for length of shift, be a team player and love making a difference!