Meal Service at GMHC - Group Volunteer Opportunity

Overview of the Program – Meal Service

This volunteer opportunity includes serving the meal from behind the line (cafeteria style), assisting clients with mobility challenges, bussing trays, running the dishwasher, and cleaning up at the end of the meal. On some occasions, volunteers may be recruited to help with food preparation in the kitchen. During service, you'll get a break of about 15 minutes to enjoy the delicious meal being served. All volunteers will complete an e-check-in form prior to the service date.

Days of the Week Volunteers are Needed

Every Tuesday and Thursday

• Currently, the dining room will not be open on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays.

Time Commitment    

• 11:00am – 2:00pm      
• We ask all volunteers to be available for the entirety of the 3-hour time commitment.
• Please plan to have your team arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your start time.

Number of Volunteers Needed

• 5 minimum/10 maximum
• We recommend recruiting a few extra folks to account for last-minute cancellations.

Tasks – When your team arrives, the volunteer manager will assign everyone to a specific task.

• Serving the meal from behind the line (cafeteria style).
• Assisting clients with mobility challenges.
• Bussing trays.
• Running the dishwasher.
• Cleaning up at the end of the meal.

Location

GMHC – 307 West 38^th Street between 8^th and 9^th Avenue

GMHC requires masks for everyone in the building. 

There is no contribution requirement. However, we welcome a contribution and have a suggested donation of $500-1000.