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Serve Lunch to Older Adults at Senior Center
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
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Program: The Nutrition program prepares 72,000 meals a year. Meals are delivered to JFS’s three thriving Social and Wellness Centers for Adults 60+ and the JFSFoodmobile program. Hundreds of older adults enjoy the delicious kosher meals at the College Avenue Center (CAC) each year. At the College Avenue Center, meals are available by donation. No one is refused a meal if they cannot pay.
Goal of Position: To prepare for daily lunches by creating a welcoming restaurant atmosphere for older adult members. Volunteers serve each member with dignity and respect and make their dining experience enjoyable.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to help older adults feel welcomed at the College Avenue Center
- Opportunity to interact with older adults and learn their stories
Task/responsibilities:
- Set up meal tables with table clothes, flowers, cups and cutlery
- Wrap silverware
- Package bread for serving
- Greet older adult members as they enter lunch room
- Help members to their seat, if necessary
- Serve meals from the kitchen to tables
- Serve hot and cold beverages
- Bus tables after meals are completed
Qualifications:
- Must be friendly, outgoing, cheerful, kind and courteous
- Enjoy working and interacting with older adults
- Must be able to move quickly while carrying hot and cold plates
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About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Location:
8804 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123, US
Mission Statement
Jewish Family Service is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego. Our wide range of integrated services Empower Individuals & Families to Move Toward Self-Sufficiency, Support Aging With Dignity, and Foster Community Connection & Engagement throughout San Diego County and the Coachella Valley.
Description
Founded in 1918, we are one of San Diego’s most impactful non-profit human services agencies. Our broad network of staff, volunteers, supporters, and community partners are committed to the pursuit of one shared goal: helping individuals and families in San Diego Move Forward.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various sites in San Diego CountySan Diego, CA 92123
DATE POSTED
January 24, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13