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Published 18 days ago
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Volunteer Influencer & Mission Ambassador — Help More People Find Their Seat at the Table

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Dallas, TX
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible. Begin with an introductory conversation and a coordinated event visit. If there is a mutual fit, we’ll agree on a collaboration that works with your schedule. One-time, occasional, and ongoing participation are welcome.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Poverty, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens
    Other Requirements:
    Has an established audience and meaningful engagement. Communicates honestly and enjoys telling stories that move people to action. Creators in Garland and surrounding DFW communities are especially encouraged to connect.

    Description

    You’ve built a community of people who listen to you. Could your voice help more people discover a mission worth supporting?

    The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen is seeking an influencer or content creator with an established, engaged following who would like to get to know our organization and explore becoming a volunteer mission ambassador.

    Based in Garland, Texas, we provide free, freshly prepared meals and restaurant-style hospitality to people experiencing food insecurity and neighbors in need. We believe a welcoming table, a thoughtfully prepared meal, and being treated with dignity can mean more than people realize.

    Our long-term vision is a pay-what-you-can restaurant where everyone has a seat at the table. We’re building toward that future through community meal pop-ups and the support of people who believe in this work.

    GET TO KNOW US FIRST

    We want you to understand what you’re putting your name behind.

    Meet our founder and volunteers. Visit a community meal event. Learn why we started, what we’re doing now, and where we hope to go. Ask questions and experience the hospitality we’re working to create.

    If the mission speaks to you, we would love to explore how you could share it with your community in your own voice. There is no expectation to endorse us before you’ve had the opportunity to get to know us.

    WHAT YOUR INVOLVEMENT COULD LOOK LIKE

    Depending on your interests, platform, and availability, you might:

    • Share your experience visiting or volunteering at a community meal.

    • Create posts, stories, or videos explaining our mission and why it matters to you.

    • Introduce your audience to opportunities to volunteer, donate, or sponsor a meal.

    • Highlight the people, preparation, and care that bring our events to life.

    • Help connect us with local businesses, potential supporters, or other creators.

    • Support an occasional campaign or develop an ongoing ambassador relationship.

    We’ll agree on the scope and timing together so your involvement feels meaningful and manageable.

    WHO WE’RE HOPING TO MEET

    An influencer, creator, blogger, or community voice who:

    • Has an established audience and meaningful engagement.

    • Cares about community, food access, hospitality, and treating people with dignity.

    • Wants to understand an organization before advocating for it.

    • Communicates honestly and enjoys telling stories that move people to action.

    • Can help introduce our work to people who may become supporters.

    Creators in Garland and surrounding DFW communities are especially encouraged to connect.

    RESPECTFUL STORYTELLING

    Our guests’ comfort and dignity come first. Any photography, filming, or personal stories involving guests must be coordinated with our team and shared only with their permission. There are many ways to tell our story through the food, volunteers, preparation, and your own experience.

    FLEXIBLE, VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION

    This is an unpaid opportunity for someone who chooses to contribute their voice and reach because they believe in the mission. Participation may be a single collaboration, occasional support, or an ongoing relationship. There is no required monthly commitment.

    If you’ve been looking for a cause you can connect with personally and help more people discover, we’d love to welcome you to the table.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Dallas, TX
    Associated Location
    Dallas, TX, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Garland, Texas / DFW area. Initial involvement includes an in-person visit to get to know our team and experience our work. Content creation, planning, and online advocacy can take place remotely. How to apply

    Express interest through Idealist or email nikisha.pace@tgtck.onmicrosoft.com with the subject line “Volunteer Mission Ambassador.”

    Please include:

    • Your name and location.
    • Links to your social media accounts, blog, or other platforms.
    • A little about your audience, including where most of your followers are located.
    • What interests you about The Gracefull Table Community Kitchen.
    • Your availability to meet our team or visit a community meal event.

    A media kit is welcome if you already have one, but it is not required. We’d love to start with a conversation and learn what matters to you.

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