Date of Posting: July 15, 2009

Volunteer Opportunity

Position:
Hospitality Assistant: Food Shelf
Program Served:

Catholic Charities Emergency Services.

Catholic Charities Emergency Services offers four different services to individuals that find themselves in temporary need of the basic necessities for living, for themselves and/or their families.

  • The Food Shelf which feeds over 2,500 people (approximately 40% of these are children)
  • Free clothing
  • Emergency financial assistance
  • A counselor for individuals and families to help them resolve immediate issues in their lives, help them find solution(s) to their most pressing problem(s), and/or link them to other services throughout the community.

Many clients come into the Food Shelf for the first time and aren't sure where to go or what to do. They can be quite anxious about their visit.

Located on the bus line We would love to have you join the Emergency Services staff for treats and pot lucks as they are available Great Opportunity to work in friendly environment with a dedicated staff and see immediately how you have positively impacted another person's life!

Primary Duties:
The Hospitality Assistant can greet an individual or family, welcome them to their shopping experience and perhaps direct them where to register. At times lines can be long for the food shelf because of the increased need and at times, there are several individuals in the waiting area. The Hospitality Assistant would also help these clients feel welcome by greeting them, serving them cookies and refreshments, "chatting" with them or directing them to the individuals that can answer their questions. The Hospitality Assistant might also help with set-up of the waiting area, putting things on tables, or decorating for the season.
Location: 
Catholic Charities, 157 Roosevelt Rd, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Hours: 

Time commitment:

  • Monday: 12:00 - 6:00 (or 12:00-3:00 or 3:00-6:00)
  • Wednesday: 12:00 - 8:00 (or 12:00-4:00 or 4:00-8:00)
  • Thursday: 12:00 - 3:30/4:00
  • Friday: 8:00 - 12:00
  • AND the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
   
Qualifications:
 
Experience: 
1) Good verbal abilities.
2) Likes sharing life and experience with others.
Other: 
  • Need friendly individuals who like to talk to others
  • Requires individual who are able to maintain strict confidentiality while working with clients
  • Must be able to show respect to clients from many different ethnically diverse backgrounds and different economic classes.
   
Stipends / Reimbursements:
None.
Position Available: 
Immediately.
Duration:
Ongoing.
Application Forms and Required Info:
Volunteer Application.
Person to Contact:

Kathleen Milligan
Volunteer Recruiting
Catholic Charities
157 Roosevelt Road, Ste 200
St. Cloud, MN 56301


Ph: 320.229.4590
Fx: 320.650.1528