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6 people are interested
Volunteers needed for free meals program!
ORGANIZATION: Waite House - Pillsbury United Communities
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6 people are interested
Waite House Community Center in S. Minneapolis runs a community café Monday through Friday that provides free lunch to about 100-200 community members each day. Learn how to create nutritious meals for the community from scratch, using local ingredients as much as possible.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepare food for members of the community and participants in Waite House programming for the
lunchtime and/or evening meal
* Serve prepared food for up to 50-300 people daily
* Clear tables, clean kitchen and wash dishes after meal has been served
QUALIFICATIONS
* Has a general understanding of how to cook and a willingness to learn.
* Able to follow directions and recipes, as well as work independently.
* Comfortable using knives, oven, and other kitchen tools. *Volunteers under the age of 16 are unable to
use knives, in which case their main duties would revolve around serving and cleaning.
DAYS AND TIMES NEEDED
* Shifts available M-Fri. between 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, with the exception of a couple select days each month that coincide with our culinary arts employment training program
* Preferred 3 month commitment, 1 shift/week
* Our kitchen functions best with up to 2 volunteers at any given time.
MORE ABOUT WAITE HOUSE:
Waite House programs integrate civic engagement with human services to bring about positive change within our core focus areas of Employment and Training, Health and Nutrition, Youth Development, and Basic Needs.
As a hub of activity in the Phillips community, we promote community engagement and growth for all individuals from all ages with an active free community café that also trains youth in the culinary arts and an afterschool program focused on college access. Adults are encouraged to take advantage of career training and tax assistance, among other services.
Recognizing that Phillips Community is always changing, Waite House continues to innovate with culturally relevant initiatives that build on peoples’ strengths, enhancing the community’s capacity to care for one another and address injustices that exist in low-income communities of color.
More opportunities with Waite House - Pillsbury United Communities
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Waite House - Pillsbury United Communities
Location:
2323 13th Ave S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
Pillsbury United Communities, of which Waite House is a member, is a nonprofit organization working to create choice, change and connection for people from all walks of life. With multiple locations in Minneapolis' inner city neighborhoods - including four neighborhood centers and a professional live theatre - Pillsbury United Communities is positioned to address the complicated issues and concerns faced by the more than 40,000 people who walk through our doors each year.
Description
Waite House has provided community building activities, youth and service programs to the ever-changing Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis since 1969. The dedicated and diverse staff of Waite House have been providing human services and community building activities to this ever-changing community. Facilities at Waite House include a kitchen, computer lab, gymnasium, classrooms and meeting spaces, and a food shelf.
- Our holistic approach acknowledges the diversity of our participants’ cultural backgrounds, languages spoken, and/or life circumstances.
- We value building strong relationships and offering programs that empower and encourage active participation to create positive changes within the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2323 11th Ave. S.Minneapolis, MN 55404
DATE POSTED
March 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- Food & Beverage Services
- Food Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Preferred 3 month minimum commitment, 1 shift/wk