Shelter Meal Service Volunteer

Role Summary

Volunteer will assist staff in organizing and delivering meals to individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of domestic violence. The shelter is located at Tubman East in Maplewood.  

Impact & Benefits

Contribute to a positive and respectful living experience for families in shelter

• Assist in providing a safe and healthy living environment

Position Responsibilities

Portion out and deliver individual meals to each room in the shelter

• Follow COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety
• Assist with clean up as needed
• Build positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents
• Communicate concerns to staff as needed

Position Qualifications

Friendly, supportive, mature, and reliable

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgment in unexpected situations
• Understand and work from the agency’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including trauma-informed and strength-based care
• Ability to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Must be 16 and older

Time Commitment & Availability

One consistent 2 hour shift each week preferred (with some flexibility). Shift options – 11:30 am-1:30 pm or 4:30-6:30 pm any day of the week 

Supervision & Training

Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Trainings

• Supervised by Shelter staff