- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Soup Kitchen Dinner Assistant
ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army of Iowa City
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Due to a shortage of sign-ups, we have an emergency need for 3 volunteers to help serve supper & assist with clean-up for Wednesday, May 23rd. We serve every Monday thru Friday evening (except for Holidays), so we always have a need for volunteers. Please consider partnering with us as we feed those in need!
To sign up, please click on the link below or email to confirm the shift(s) you want to help with and brief paperwork (5 mins or less) can be completed onsite.
https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=2ea3654d-76de-4993-b712-ab3ed801bf33&ApplicationFormNumber=1
More opportunities with The Salvation Army of Iowa City
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Salvation Army of Iowa City
Location:
1116 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240, US
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Description
The Salvation Army’s services of evangelism and social action began in East London, England in 1865 by Methodist minister William Booth and his wife Catherine. Since 1988, The Salvation Army has been at work in Johnson County, applying the same principles as William and Catherine Booth did over 150 years ago in England.
Programs include:
-Feeding Programs: Daily Food Shelf (1-2pm), Daily Soup Kitchen (Dinner), Sunday Morning Breakfast (9-9:45am), Winter Warming Shelter (Jan-March, 9-11am)
-Youth Programs: Weekly Character Building Youth Group (Wed 5:30-7:30pm), Sunday School (Sun 10am), Summer Camps (varies; at Eagle Crest Camp in Washburn, IL)
-Social Ministries Programs: Pathway of Hope (Strengths-based case management & family enrichment program), Emergency Assistance & Referrals, Thanksgiving Meal Provisions, Christmas Toy Distribution
Emergency Disaster Services (EDS): Deployment ranging from local to international, providing a wide-range of services as appropriate for the disaster.
Advisory Board: Skilled community partners attend monthly board meetings where they provide valuable insight & assist with a multitude of decisions, assist with fundraising & volunteer recruitment, and spread the overall mission of The Salvation Army.
-Church Programs: Sunday School, Worship Service, Adult Bible Studies, Youth Group
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1116 S Gilbert CtIowa CityIowa City, IA 52240
DATE POSTED
May 17, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Approximately 1.5-2 hours
- Must be respectful, polite and have good hygiene