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Hundreds of individuals and groups volunteer with The Gathering every year. Listed below are the volunteer opportunities available. For more information or to sign up, contact The Gathering by phone at
414-272-4122 or email us.
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St. James' Episcopal Church
Breakfast - Monday through Friday
Lunch - Saturday
833 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Map & Directions
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Christian Faith Fellowship Church East
Dinner - Monday and Wednesday
Lunch - Saturday
724 S. Layton Blvd. (27th St.)
Map & Directions
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Outreach Center
Lunch - Saturday
3421 W. Lisbon Ave. (35th & Lisbon)
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Cooking (Saturdays)
- Done on site at one of our three Saturday lunch sites with menus and all supplies provided
- 7:00-10:00 a.m. every 4-6 weeks
- On-the-job training provided
- For teams of 2-6
- Commitment of 1 year
Serving (Saturdays & Week Days)
- Assist in final food preparation and set up, serving and clean up
- Saturday - groups of 15-20 needed; 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Week Days - individuals & groups of 3-8; Breakfast - 7:00-10:00 a.m. (M-F);
Dinner - 4:00-6:00 p.m. (M&W)
- No training needed; no long term commitment
- Appropriate for families with children 8 years old and above and youth groups - call the office for guidelines on age appropriate jobs
Coordinating (Saturdays)
- Welcome, orient and direct the Saturday volunteer serving groups at all 3 lunch sites
- Need to be a team builder, motivator, flexible and well-organized
- On-the-job training provided
- 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. every 4-6 weeks
- Commitment of 2 years
Other Ways to Volunteer
In addition to participating in our meal ministry, there are several other volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Call us and staff can help you decide which would work best.
- Supply Distributions: Groups are encouraged to collect toiletries, warm socks and other items needed by our guests. Items are distributed when there is enough for all.
- Special cleaning projects
- Serving on Gathering committees
- Donating in-kind services such as printing, laminating, equipment & site maintenance.
- Fundraising
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