St. James Episcopal Church
Location
3903 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90010
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Jan 5
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Jul 6
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04:30 PM
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06:30 PM
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Los Angeles, CA 90010
QUICK OVERVIEW Join us for a two-hour cook fest on Thursday afternoons as we prepare delicious and nutritious dishes to serve at our Soup Kitchen and Shower events. MISSION St. James Church affirms that all persons are created equal in the eyes of God, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and have a full and equal claim to the love, acceptance, and pastoral care of the Church. We, therefore, welcome all people without regard to their race, gender, sexual orientation, or economic or social circumstances. All programs and ministries of St. James’ Church and School are conducted in accordance with this affirmation and this commitment. IMPACT With your help, we will be able to provide nutritious home-cooked meals to our unhoused neighbors. We work with donated produce in a large kitchen. We supply all ingredients, supplies, and guidance for recipes. The meals we prepare are served on Fridays, Saturdays, and Tuesdays to over 150 of our unhoused neighbors. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Volunteers assist with food preparation, including chopping, stirring, and making decisions about the final product. REQUIREMENTS No experience is necessary. We ask that you be fully vaccinated and willing to comply with current CDC mask mandates. All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://volunteer.laworks.com/health-and-safety.
Date Posted: Jan 14, 2023
Jan 7
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Jul 1
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08:30 AM
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01:00 PM
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Los Angeles, CA 90010
QUICK OVERVIEW Serve hot meals to those in need! IMPACT Provide safe space for socializing, hot showers, clean clothes, and home-cooked meals for our unhoused neighbors. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSiBILITIES St James' volunteers collaborate with Shower of Hope staff to create a safe space for socializing and a waiting area for the showers. Activities include helping to set up chairs and tables, coordinating distribution from the clothing shed, distributing of hot meals, monitoring bathroom access, and a charging station. Prepare the parking lot as a safe "waiting area" for the showers: Set up chairs, tables, a clothing shed, a food distribution table, and various activities like board games and an art table. Prepare and distribute hot meals throughout the morning Sort and distribute clothing from the Clothing Shed At the End/Breakdown: return furniture to the Parish Hall. Wash dishes used for food distribution. Pick up around the parking lot. REQUIREMENTS Request that you be fully vaccinated and willing to comply with mask mandates as indicated by the CDC and the LA Department of Public Health. All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://volunteer.laworks.com/health-and-safety.
Date Posted: Jan 15, 2023
Organization Information
Mission Statement
St. James’ Church affirms that all persons are created equal in the eyes of God, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and have a full and equal claim to the love, acceptance and pastoral care of the Church. We therefore welcome all people without regard to their race, gender, sexual orientation, economic or social circumstances. All programs and ministries of St. James’ Church and School are conducted in accordance with this affirmation and this commitment.
Description
Volunteer help with hosting the Showers of Hope project on Saturday mornings, including set-up, welcoming, food distribution, assistance with clothing distribution, using safe practices at all times.
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