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.

 

GETTING STARTED

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and brief cover letter to Rebekah Hawthorne, Director of Volunteer Engagement at rhawthorne@thefamilytree.org

 

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