Jun 9
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Jan 31
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09:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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Los Angeles, CA 90015
As part of the Pantry Program, we have our volunteers sort through donated food products and make to-go pantry boxes to be distributed to families, individuals, and students in need. MISSION: Since 1972, the St. Francis Center (SFC) has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity, and compassion, we dedicate ourselves every day to Serving Hope in our community. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Sort through produce. Distribute food boxes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Metered parking (coins and credit cards accepted) outside our Center. The meters start at 8 am. It is a St. Francis Center policy that volunteers DO NOT give money, medication, or rides to guests. If asked, volunteers should politely respond that we can't give out cash or rides. All requests for assistance should be referred to the Resource office. Please Note: St. Francis Center is currently working with the Assistance League of Los Angeles' Court Referred Volunteer Center to assist people in obtaining their court-ordered community service hours. We are no longer accepting applications for court-referred volunteers except through this program. Please contact them should you like to be scheduled at St. Francis. Lastly, we are always looking for volunteers who are available to commit to volunteering every week on a specific day, to help us reduce turnover. Let us know, perhaps after completing your first volunteer opportunity, if this is something you would be interested in. CANCELLATION POLICY: Our volunteers are very important to us, and we depend upon your generosity and support to serve our community. To ensure that our programs run smoothly, individual volunteers must notify Juniper at juniper@sfcla.org or volunteer@sfcla.org, of cancellations via email or phone at least 24 hours in advance of their reservation. Groups must confirm attendance by the Saturday before and any cancellations must be made by this time. No-shows and noncompliance with this policy may result in restrictions to future volunteering. COVID PRECAUTIONS Our guests at the SFC tend to have less access to medical care and are more likely to be immunocompromised. Due to this vulnerability, we are recommending that volunteers wear masks while at SFC. While SFC is taking additional measures to go above and beyond standard COVID-19 health protocols, please be aware there is always a small risk of exposure when going out. Handwashing stations, hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, and disposable masks are readily available when needed. While we would love to have you volunteer with us, please stay home and recover if you are feeling at all sick and we will see you when you are feeling better. QUESTIONS? This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, St. Francis Center. Please contact the Opportunity Coordinator listed below for support, Juniper at volunteer@sfcla.org. If interested, please sign up to volunteer! We will follow up and confirm your volunteer date along with more information about the next steps. All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here. By clicking "Sign Up" I certify I have read and agree to the Volunteer Terms and Conditions.
Date Posted: Nov 8, 2023
Jun 8
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Jan 31
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07:00 AM
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09:00 AM
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Los Angeles, CA 90015
Our breakfast service is part of our Unhoused Wellbeing Program. Members of our unhoused community visit the center most mornings for a hot coffee and breakfast which also includes a lunchbag for later. MISSION Since 1972, the St. Francis Center (SFC) has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity, and compassion, we dedicate ourselves every day to Serving Hope in our community. IMPACT In 2022, the need for St. Francis Center's services increased greatly, and with it, the need for your help. Last year, we served roughly 110,000 meals to our unhoused community. With your support, you can make the success of feeding more of our unhoused guests possible. VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Tuesday-Friday: 7:00 am to 9:00 am From Tuesday to Friday, we host our indoor dining service. Volunteers can expect a larger group of fellow volunteers on these days and a chance to fill any one of the roles below: Hosts - With the help of a staff member, volunteers will help control the flow of our unhoused guests during dining service. They help with sitting guests who wish to dine in with us or provide to-go breakfast plates. However, their main priority will be to hand off our to-go breakfast plates. Table Captains - One volunteer is stationed at one or two tables. The volunteer in this role will help keep the table organized during our dining service. This role is the most sought out by all volunteers as it provides a good opportunity for conversation with our guests. Baristas - Volunteers help prepare cups of coffee and provide refills when needed. Kitchen Captian - These volunteers will help in the kitchen by prepping the breakfast plates for both the indoor dining guests and our to-go guests. Brief job descriptions are provided here. More details are shared in a welcome email. Our breakfast service is a volunteer favorite. While volunteering during our breakfast program, volunteers gain firsthand experience of what our unhoused community members face every day -hunger and other sensitive issues. Becoming an SFC volunteer can also mean a chance to build relationships with our unhoused guests, staff, and fellow volunteers. It's an opportunity to take a moment to reflect on current community issues and a chance to help SFC in our mission to serve hope. Lastly, we are always looking for volunteers who are available to commit to volunteering every week on a specific day, to help us reduce turnover. Let us know, perhaps after completing your first volunteer opportunity, if this is something you would be interested in. REQUIREMENTS Attire: Casual, comfortable attire with closed-toe shoes. Volunteers need to be able to lift boxes above 20 lbs., this will require bending and lifting. We are happy to host volunteers ages 7+ (parent/guardian supervision required for volunteers ages (7-13). ***Please remember to fill out a minor volunteer waiver form if minors (under 18) are attending projects. The form can be found on the L.A. Works website Q&A section. MISSION Since 1972, the St. Francis Center (SFC) has provided relief and support to homeless and extremely low-income individuals and families in Los Angeles. Much more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry, we offer a unique range of services to sustain and empower those in need. Welcoming all with joy, dignity, and compassion, we dedicate ourselves every day to Serving Hope in our community. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Our program space is limited, and we ask that all volunteers maintain caution as staff will be moving palettes in and out of the warehouse. Metered parking (coins and credit cards accepted) outside our Center. Meters start at 8 am. It is a St. Francis Center policy that volunteers DO NOT give money, medication, or rides to guests. If asked, volunteers should politely respond that we can't give out cash or rides. All requests for assistance should be referred to the Resource office. Please Note: This program is currently on hold. St. Francis Center is currently working with the Assistance League of Los Angeles' Court Referred Volunteer Center to assist people in obtaining their court-ordered community service hours. We are no longer accepting applications for court-referred volunteers except through this program. Please contact them should you like to be scheduled at St. Francis. Lastly, we are always looking for volunteers who are available to commit to volunteering every week on a specific day, to help us reduce turnover. Let us know, perhaps after completing your first volunteer opportunity, if this is something you would be interested in. CANCELLATION POLICY Our volunteers are very important to us, and we depend upon your generosity and support to serve our community. To ensure that our programs run smoothly, individual volunteers must notify Juniper at juniper@sfcla.org or volunteer@sfcla.org, of cancellations via email or phone at least 24 hours in advance of their reservation. Groups must confirm attendance by the Saturday before and any cancellations must be made by this time. No-shows and noncompliances with this policy may result in restrictions to future volunteering. QUESTIONS? Email Amy at volunteer@sfcla.org. All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://www.laworks.com/health-and-safety. By clicking "Sign Up" I certify I have read and agree to the Volunteer Terms and Conditions.
Date Posted: Nov 22, 2023
