Volunteer


Volunteer

Begun by volunteers, the Cathedral Kitchen has always relied heavily on volunteer help to make the feeding program work. Although there is now paid staff to plan and prepare meals, volunteers still form an integral part of the ministry of the Kitchen.
Volunteers at the Cathedral Kitchen come from diverse backgrounds. They come from different faiths, or without any religious affiliation. They come from the suburbs and from the city. They are young and old. This makes for a unique dynamic and confirms that for a good cause, "people of all nations" can work together in harmony.
Volunteerism at the Cathedral Kitchen takes many forms. No experience or specific talents are needed, just a desire to be of service to others.
Volunteer opportunities include:

    * Service
    * Pick-up / Delivery
    * Special Events
    * Graphic Design
    * Board of Directors

   



Service

Service volunteers help to make the nightly meal program a success. On any given night, up to 10 people donate their time and energy to help serve an average of 275 guests. Individuals and groups are welcome. Young people must be over the age of 16 to serve at the Kitchen.
Volunteers help to plate food and deliver the plates to tables, seat dinner guests and clean up the dining area when dinner is over.
Dinner is served from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Volunteers should arrive by 3:30 PM and are usually finished by 5:30 PM.
Due to the numbers of volunteers needed, it is important to register your intention to serve with our Volunteer Coordinator, Sr. Jean Spena. Please call Sr. Jean at 338-1529 if you would like to get onto the schedule.


Pick-Up/Delivery

From time to time, the Cathedral Kitchen is offered food or other items for its program that must be picked up and delivered to the Kitchen. The Kitchen does not own a truck, so sometimes we are not able to accept these donations. If you have a truck and are available during the day on weekdays, please think about donating some time to us on an occasional basis.





Special Events

If you have any interest or experience planning or executing a special event, we could sure use your expertise!





To volunteer to serve dinner at the Kitchen, please call Sr. Jean at 856-338-1529; for all other volunteer opportunities, please call Karen at 856-964-6771 or email her at karentalarico@verizon.net.