Dinner Donor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Family Tree House of Hope staff with creating dinner for residents.
• Dinners may be prepared in advance and dropped off, or prepared at Family Tree House of Hope in accordance with the scheduling.
• Family Tree House of Hope staff will provide menu suggestions, resident quantities and special guidelines.
• Demonstrate positive social skills and commitment.
• Follow Family Tree child abuse reporting procedures as a mandated reporter.

INITIAL IMPACT

• Family Tree House of Hope residents will enjoy delicious meals provided by members of the community.

SUSTAINED OUTCOME

• Dinner Donors will demonstrate the value of effective volunteer engagement and attract additional volunteers that can help build Family Tree’s capacity.
• This role will help Family Tree House of Hope staff to fulfill strategic priorities.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

• We ask each volunteer to attend the following trainings led by Family Tree experts: Volunteer Orientation, Domestic Violence Symposium and Homelessness 101.
• Dinner Donors will have additional training from House of Hope staff.

COMMITMENT

Provide dinner for House of Hope residents one time per month for 6 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of volunteer orientation and approved background check.
• Desire and ability to work with homeless families.
• Ability to work within chaotic environment - patience a must.
• Aspiration and ability to prepare meals for up to 40 people.
• Provide positive role modeling for families.
• Maintenance of confidentiality.

BENEFITS

• Becoming part of the Family Tree team, providing solutions for families in crisis to become safe, strong and self-reliant.
• On-going support, supervision and recognition.