Thank you for volunteering to help with Interfaith Hospitality Network!
Dinner can be prepared and brought in, or prepared using the Church
kitchen.
Plan to arrive at church in time to serve dinner at 5:00pm. We will
eat in the hall.
Dinner Host Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate your meal with the meal coordinator to avoid serving duplicate
meals during the week. Make sure you know what is available at the Church
to use because there are often left-over's and an abundance of some
items, e.g. salad, ice cream etc.
2. Arrive in time to serve dinner for the families at about 6:00 p.m.
You will know ahead of time approximately how many guests we will have
by keeping in touch with the coordinator. Plan to have dinner later
on Saturday (7:00pm) because the showers close early and the guests
often go there first. Be flexible!
3. You may use the church kitchen and outdoor grills to cook or warm
up your meal.
4. Set up the dining area to serve our guests either buffet or formal
style. It is a nice personal touch if you have people serving them rather
than they serve themselves.
5. You or the evening host will offer a blessing and give thanks prior
to serving the meal.
6. When the meal is ready to eat, allow guests to help serve, and sit
down to eat with the families. Spread out and eat with the guests.
7. When dinner is complete, the guests will help you clean up dishes,
kitchen and Parish hall. Ask the guests for help when you need it so
they have some ownership in the meal and process. Guests don’t
always volunteer so don’t get discouraged.
8. Leave the kitchen in better condition than you found it for the next
volunteer. You should be done about 8:00 PM
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GUIDELINES FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS:
• Enjoy yourself; we are entertaining guests in our Church home.
• Please wear a name tag to make it easier for the guests to identify
you.
• Strictly avoid labeling the guests with terms such as “homeless”
or any other grouping that could be hurtful. Focus on conversations
that pertain to current events, not personal history or current position.
• Be aware of and avoid potential hurtful reminders to the guests
of the things that they do not have.
• The schedule is not intended to be rigid – be flexible
and sensitive to special needs and opportunities.
• If physical violence is threatened, call 911, immediately, without
hesitation.
• If you observe child abuse, you must call 911.
• Do not give money to guests.
• Always follow the Uniform Health Code guidelines.
• Notify the Volunteer Coordinator of any problems or concerns.