- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
Cook-Trenton Mobile Feeding Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army Trenton Corps Community Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
Cook-Trenton Mobile Feeding Program Volunteer
Fridays 3-5pm
The Salvation Army maintains a mobile canteen unit which stands ready to serve the community during floods, fires and other emergencies or disasters. The Salvation Army also plans to utilize the canteen to serve meals in the neighborhoods of Trenton every Friday evening anticipating serving 200 plus individuals. We will provide dinner for a range of people - families, seniors, the homeless, veterans, and the disabled.
Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals at our Trenton Corps kitchen for the program. Volunteer are needed to cook dinner with available food items. Volunteer must know how to function in a commercial kitchen and be able to cook food for a large group of people. Volunteers will also be required to clean up after food preparation, sanitize the feeding area, wash dishes, and properly dispose of items that need to be disposed. Volunteers with a ServeSafe food handling certification would be a plus (free food-handling course is available if interested). Volunteer must be reliable and be able to work with a diverse group of people. Volunteers must be 18 years of age.
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About The Salvation Army Trenton Corps Community Center
Location:
575 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08609, US
Mission Statement
Dedicated to Doing The Most Good, The Salvation Army serves Mercer County through various programs and services. Whether it is shelter for a displaced family or a warm cup of coffee for our bravest and finest--hope and healing is the message of The Salvation Army. People given purpose, hearts given hope and souls finding redemption--this has been our mission for more than a century. Motivated by the love of God, as a leader in Christian faith-based human services, The Salvation Army is committed to serve the whole person, body, mind and spirit, with integrity and respect, using creative solutions to positively transform lives. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.
Description
Since its inception, The Salvation Army has relied heavily on volunteers who support its programs. Often referred to as "the army behind The Army," volunteers play a crucial role in The Salvation Army's ability to provide quality social services for the entire community. Volunteers are valuable assets in The Salvation Army's efforts to meet the changing needs of our world. Through the skills and experience they bring to The Army, volunteers make significant contributions to society by positively impacting the lives of those they assist. Salvation Army volunteers change lives, uplift families and support communities throughout our nation everyday. Discover the joy of giving back to your community: become a Salvation Army volunteer TODAY!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
575 East State StreetTrenton, NJ 08609
DATE POSTED
August 29, 2017
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- Nutrition
- Food Service
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Community Outreach
- Hospitality
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18