Individual Volunteer Information
““I truly believe that each job a volunteer is given, impacts the way the morning comes together and how each one of us serves! We work together to better the world and change others minds about how they may see it....Remember that the smallest act of kindness can add to a big change in happiness.””
Volunteer to Serve
We invite you to come serve at The Gathering’s Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Program!
If you’re ready to volunteer, click the button below to sign-up to serve at one of our three meal programs!
Additional Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Coordinate Saturday Lunch (3 locations; training provided)
Available for individuals or pairs. Coordinators manage Gathering Saturday meal sites by welcoming and directing the volunteer serving group. Shifts are 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. once every 4-6 weeks at one of our three main lunch locations. Volunteers for this leadership opportunity should be 21+ and willing to commit to one year of service.
Saturday Coordinator Job Description (PDF).
FPPP - Preserve Produce
Fresh Produce Preservation Project (FPPP). Volunteer to Wash, chop, blanch, freeze and can fresh produce. Shifts available weekly from August through October. Dates are scheduled seasonally and based on donation delivery.
Cook Saturday Lunch (training provided)
Individuals are welcome to join a current Saturday Lunch Cook Team. Shifts available Saturdays from 7:00-10:00 am once every 4-6 weeks at one of our three main lunch locations. Cook teams prepare lunch for 100-300 Gathering guests, depending on the location. Menus, supplies and training provided. Volunteers should be 21+ and willing to commit to one year of service.
Cooking Lunch Description [PDF].
Become a Committee Member
Several committees are open to volunteers, including event planning, awareness, and volunteer development. If interested, call the Gathering office at 414-272-4122 and ask to speak with the Executive Director.
Become a Board Member
The Gathering is guided by a 21-member Board of Directors elected for terms of three years. If interested, call the Gathering office at 414-272-4122 and ask to speak with the Executive Director.
If you are interested in any of these additional opportunities, please contact us directly
by emailing soulfood@thegatheringwis.org or by calling our office (414) 272-4122
GATHERING VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE OVER 30,000 HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE ANNUALLY. THAT’S JUST UNDER 3 1/2 YEARS WORTH OF HOURS!
““Knowing the guests enjoyed their meal in a safe and clean environment is important to us.””
““Getting to know the guests is so rewarding and is one of the reasons I continue to volunteer.””
Join the hundreds of volunteers that help feed Milwaukee’s hungry. Volunteers are the backbone of the Gathering. We are serving bag lunches and hot meals to-go and we hope you’ll join us in the fight against hunger in our community.