Opportunities From: Safe Place for Youth

Volunteer: Serving Breakfast at the Drop In Center

Note: As of February 3rd, all meal serving volunteer shifts will be at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. 

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

(9:00 am) Arrival and set-up (9:15 am - 12:00 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (11:30-12:00 pm) Close kitchen, begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed. Lastly, check the meals schedule and set  out hot trays for the lunch service if needed. 

Prep Meals Area. (Brunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils , cups (located in white pantry), condiments, tea, coffee packets, non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate. All inventory is laveled  Breakfast Items. Put out all of the breakfast items that are there that day (ex. Oatmeal, cereal, milk, breakfast bars, baked goods if any). All shelf-stable breakfast items can be found in the white pantry next to the refrigerator. Baked goods are located in the pastry container, refrigerator, and freezer. Should a member request toaster waffles or french toast sticks, these items can be found in the freezer. If a warm breakfast is being served, place catering trays on hot plates as needed. Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.  Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

 

Youth Engagement. 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Note: As of February 3rd, all meal serving volunteer shifts will be at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. 

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

(9:00 am) Arrival and set-up (9:15 am - 12:00 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (11:30-12:00 pm) Close kitchen, begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed. Lastly, check the meals schedule and set  out hot trays for the lunch service if needed. 

Prep Meals Area. (Brunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils , cups (located in white pantry), condiments, tea, coffee packets, non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate. All inventory is laveled  Breakfast Items. Put out all of the breakfast items that are there that day (ex. Oatmeal, cereal, milk, breakfast bars, baked goods if any). All shelf-stable breakfast items can be found in the white pantry next to the refrigerator. Baked goods are located in the pastry container, refrigerator, and freezer. Should a member request toaster waffles or french toast sticks, these items can be found in the freezer. If a warm breakfast is being served, place catering trays on hot plates as needed. Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.  Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

 

Youth Engagement. 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Serving Lunch at the Drop In Center

Note: As of February 3rd, all meal serving volunteer shifts will be at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. 


Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

Lunch: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

(12:00 pm) Arrival and set-up (12:00pm - 4:00 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (3:45pm-4:00pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed 

 

Prep Meals Area. (Lunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils, cups, condiments, tea, coffee packets,non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate, on the front kitchen table for youth to easily access. All cabinets in kitchen are labeled. Breakfast Items. If any breakfast items remain from the brunch shift please pack away all cereal and oatmeal packets in the white pantry located next to the fridge. Any fresh fruit can remain out.  Snack Items. Please place fruit or granola bars out on the front table for members to access. Chips and drinks should remain behind the kitchen counter and can be offered to members.  Set out hot trays for warm meals. If sacked lunches are provided please organize them in a manner that is easiest to distribute.  Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.   Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

Closing Procedures. (All shifts) 

Label. If there are any remaining meals that were not served that day, remind volunteers to label them using the date they were received. If there are any unservable meals left from previous days, please ask volunteers to discard.  Hot Plates. Return hot plates in their shelf and double check only the water station is plugged in. Dishes + Sink. If time permits please wash any remaining dishes and clean the sink in an effort to prevent flies.  Clean. Make sure that the kitchen area is clean and wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes. Assign to volunteers if present.  Check Trash. If the trash is full, take out the trash and replace the trash bag if needed. (Replacement bags can be found below the sink).

Engaging with Youth 

We are extremely grateful for your presence here at SPY. The following guidelines are indeed common sense, but we appreciate you keeping them front of mind for the benefit of the members you’ll be serving today.

 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Note: As of February 3rd, all meal serving volunteer shifts will be at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. 


Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

Lunch: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

(12:00 pm) Arrival and set-up (12:00pm - 4:00 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (3:45pm-4:00pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed 

 

Prep Meals Area. (Lunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils, cups, condiments, tea, coffee packets,non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate, on the front kitchen table for youth to easily access. All cabinets in kitchen are labeled. Breakfast Items. If any breakfast items remain from the brunch shift please pack away all cereal and oatmeal packets in the white pantry located next to the fridge. Any fresh fruit can remain out.  Snack Items. Please place fruit or granola bars out on the front table for members to access. Chips and drinks should remain behind the kitchen counter and can be offered to members.  Set out hot trays for warm meals. If sacked lunches are provided please organize them in a manner that is easiest to distribute.  Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.   Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

Closing Procedures. (All shifts) 

Label. If there are any remaining meals that were not served that day, remind volunteers to label them using the date they were received. If there are any unservable meals left from previous days, please ask volunteers to discard.  Hot Plates. Return hot plates in their shelf and double check only the water station is plugged in. Dishes + Sink. If time permits please wash any remaining dishes and clean the sink in an effort to prevent flies.  Clean. Make sure that the kitchen area is clean and wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes. Assign to volunteers if present.  Check Trash. If the trash is full, take out the trash and replace the trash bag if needed. (Replacement bags can be found below the sink).

Engaging with Youth 

We are extremely grateful for your presence here at SPY. The following guidelines are indeed common sense, but we appreciate you keeping them front of mind for the benefit of the members you’ll be serving today.

 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Serving Lunch at the Drop In Center

Note: As of February 3rd, all meal serving volunteer shifts will be at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. 


Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

Lunch: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

(12:00pm) Arrival and set-up (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (3:45pm-4:00pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed 

 

Prep Meals Area. (Lunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils, cups, condiments, tea, coffee packets,non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate, on the front kitchen table for youth to easily access. All cabinets in kitchen are labeled. Breakfast Items. If any breakfast items remain from the brunch shift please pack away all cereal and oatmeal packets in the white pantry located next to the fridge. Any fresh fruit can remain out.  Snack Items. Please place fruit or granola bars out on the front table for members to access. Chips and drinks should remain behind the kitchen counter and can be offered to members.  Set out hot trays for warm meals. If sacked lunches are provided please organize them in a manner that is easiest to distribute.  Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.   Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

Closing Procedures. (All shifts) 

Label. If there are any remaining meals that were not served that day, remind volunteers to label them using the date they were received. If there are any unservable meals left from previous days, please ask volunteers to discard.  Hot Plates. Return hot plates in their shelf and double check only the water station is plugged in. Dishes + Sink. If time permits please wash any remaining dishes and clean the sink in an effort to prevent flies.  Clean. Make sure that the kitchen area is clean and wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes. Assign to volunteers if present.  Check Trash. If the trash is full, take out the trash and replace the trash bag if needed. (Replacement bags can be found below the sink).

Engaging with Youth 

We are extremely grateful for your presence here at SPY. The following guidelines are indeed common sense, but we appreciate you keeping them front of mind for the benefit of the members you’ll be serving today.

 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Note: As of February 3rd, all meal serving volunteer shifts will be at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. 


Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

Lunch: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

(12:00pm) Arrival and set-up (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (3:45pm-4:00pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed 

 

Prep Meals Area. (Lunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils, cups, condiments, tea, coffee packets,non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate, on the front kitchen table for youth to easily access. All cabinets in kitchen are labeled. Breakfast Items. If any breakfast items remain from the brunch shift please pack away all cereal and oatmeal packets in the white pantry located next to the fridge. Any fresh fruit can remain out.  Snack Items. Please place fruit or granola bars out on the front table for members to access. Chips and drinks should remain behind the kitchen counter and can be offered to members.  Set out hot trays for warm meals. If sacked lunches are provided please organize them in a manner that is easiest to distribute.  Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.   Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

Closing Procedures. (All shifts) 

Label. If there are any remaining meals that were not served that day, remind volunteers to label them using the date they were received. If there are any unservable meals left from previous days, please ask volunteers to discard.  Hot Plates. Return hot plates in their shelf and double check only the water station is plugged in. Dishes + Sink. If time permits please wash any remaining dishes and clean the sink in an effort to prevent flies.  Clean. Make sure that the kitchen area is clean and wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes. Assign to volunteers if present.  Check Trash. If the trash is full, take out the trash and replace the trash bag if needed. (Replacement bags can be found below the sink).

Engaging with Youth 

We are extremely grateful for your presence here at SPY. The following guidelines are indeed common sense, but we appreciate you keeping them front of mind for the benefit of the members you’ll be serving today.

 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Serving Breakfast at the Drop In Center (Wednesday)

Note: As of February 3rd, all meal serving volunteer shifts will be at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. 

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

(9:00 am) Arrival and set-up (9:15 am - 12:00 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (11:45am-12:00pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed. Lastly, check the meals schedule and set  out hot trays for the lunch service if needed. 

Prep Meals Area. (Brunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils , cups (located in white pantry), condiments, tea, coffee packets, non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate. All inventory is laveled  Breakfast Items. Put out all of the breakfast items that are there that day (ex. Oatmeal, cereal, milk, breakfast bars, baked goods if any). All shelf-stable breakfast items can be found in the white pantry next to the refrigerator. Baked goods are located in the pastry container, refrigerator, and freezer. Should a member request toaster waffles or french toast sticks, these items can be found in the freezer. If a warm breakfast is being served, place catering trays on hot plates as needed. Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.  Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

 

Youth Engagement. 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Note: As of February 3rd, all meal serving volunteer shifts will be at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. 

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

(9:00 am) Arrival and set-up (9:15 am - 12:00 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (11:45am-12:00pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed. Lastly, check the meals schedule and set  out hot trays for the lunch service if needed. 

Prep Meals Area. (Brunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils , cups (located in white pantry), condiments, tea, coffee packets, non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate. All inventory is laveled  Breakfast Items. Put out all of the breakfast items that are there that day (ex. Oatmeal, cereal, milk, breakfast bars, baked goods if any). All shelf-stable breakfast items can be found in the white pantry next to the refrigerator. Baked goods are located in the pastry container, refrigerator, and freezer. Should a member request toaster waffles or french toast sticks, these items can be found in the freezer. If a warm breakfast is being served, place catering trays on hot plates as needed. Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.  Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

 

Youth Engagement. 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NEW: Serving Dinner at the Drop In Center

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

Dinner: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

(4:00 pm - 4:15 pm) Arrival and set-up (4:15 pm - 5:45 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (5:45 pm - 6:00 pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed 

 

Prep Meals Area. (Dinner Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils, cups, condiments, tea, coffee packets,non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate, on the front kitchen table for youth to easily access. All cabinets in kitchen are labeled.Snack Items. Please place fruit or granola bars out on the front table for members to access. Chips and drinks should remain behind the kitchen counter and can be offered to members.  Set out hot trays for warm meals. If sacked lunches are provided please organize them in a manner that is easiest to distribute.  Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.   Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

Closing Procedures. (All shifts) 

Label. If there are any remaining meals that were not served that day, remind volunteers to label them using the date they were received. If there are any unservable meals left from previous days, please ask volunteers to discard.  Hot Plates. Return hot plates in their shelf and double check only the water station is plugged in. Dishes + Sink. If time permits please wash any remaining dishes and clean the sink in an effort to prevent flies.  Clean. Make sure that the kitchen area is clean and wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes. Assign to volunteers if present.  Check Trash. If the trash is full, take out the trash and replace the trash bag if needed. (Replacement bags can be found below the sink).

Engaging with Youth 

We are extremely grateful for your presence here at SPY. The following guidelines are indeed common sense, but we appreciate you keeping them front of mind for the benefit of the members you’ll be serving today.

 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

Dinner: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

(4:00 pm - 4:15 pm) Arrival and set-up (4:15 pm - 5:45 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (5:45 pm - 6:00 pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed 

 

Prep Meals Area. (Dinner Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils, cups, condiments, tea, coffee packets,non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate, on the front kitchen table for youth to easily access. All cabinets in kitchen are labeled.Snack Items. Please place fruit or granola bars out on the front table for members to access. Chips and drinks should remain behind the kitchen counter and can be offered to members.  Set out hot trays for warm meals. If sacked lunches are provided please organize them in a manner that is easiest to distribute.  Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.   Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

Closing Procedures. (All shifts) 

Label. If there are any remaining meals that were not served that day, remind volunteers to label them using the date they were received. If there are any unservable meals left from previous days, please ask volunteers to discard.  Hot Plates. Return hot plates in their shelf and double check only the water station is plugged in. Dishes + Sink. If time permits please wash any remaining dishes and clean the sink in an effort to prevent flies.  Clean. Make sure that the kitchen area is clean and wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes. Assign to volunteers if present.  Check Trash. If the trash is full, take out the trash and replace the trash bag if needed. (Replacement bags can be found below the sink).

Engaging with Youth 

We are extremely grateful for your presence here at SPY. The following guidelines are indeed common sense, but we appreciate you keeping them front of mind for the benefit of the members you’ll be serving today.

 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NEW: Meal Pick Up from Yardhouse

Thank you for picking up meals from our supporters over at Yard House Marina Del Rey ! You’re directly helping provide healthy, nutritious meals to unhoused youth currently accessing our services, and we are so grateful.

Address: Yard House- 13455 Maxella Ave W, Unit 150-170, Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292

Please let them know you are picking up a meal for SPY. 

Delivery Instructions: Please then deliver to SPY’s Access Center at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. Venice CA 90291. When you arrive, pull into the driveway around the corner on Garflied. Call (424)322-0205 and a staff member will meet you at the gate and help you unload.  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 20.0px 'Helvetica Neue'}



Questions? Call/text
Emily Kalbrosky, Volunteer Manager at 424-426-6083

Program: Drop In Center

Thank you for picking up meals from our supporters over at Yard House Marina Del Rey ! You’re directly helping provide healthy, nutritious meals to unhoused youth currently accessing our services, and we are so grateful.

Address: Yard House- 13455 Maxella Ave W, Unit 150-170, Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292

Please let them know you are picking up a meal for SPY. 

Delivery Instructions: Please then deliver to SPY’s Access Center at 2471 Lincoln Blvd. Venice CA 90291. When you arrive, pull into the driveway around the corner on Garflied. Call (424)322-0205 and a staff member will meet you at the gate and help you unload.  p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 20.0px 'Helvetica Neue'}



Questions? Call/text
Emily Kalbrosky, Volunteer Manager at 424-426-6083

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NEW: Clothing Closet Support

Help the Drop-In Center weekend team organize the clothing closet to prepare for the week! 


Instructions for Volunteers/Closet Expectations:
Fully fill both sides of closet with clothes (left is men's shirts on top and men's pants on bottom and kids clothes on bottom front, right side is women's shirts on top and women's pants on the bottom). Fill until there is no space between clothes so the closet is fully stocked. (Clothes hangers are in labeled boxes in the back storage of closet).Fill shelves on bottom right with shoes.Organize clothing by size, from XS to Small to Medium, Large, XL, XXL, continued.Create tables with label maker/printer paper signs to designate size locations in closet.Create labels to label remaining boxes in storage by size and gender.

Program: Drop In Center

Help the Drop-In Center weekend team organize the clothing closet to prepare for the week! 


Instructions for Volunteers/Closet Expectations:
Fully fill both sides of closet with clothes (left is men's shirts on top and men's pants on bottom and kids clothes on bottom front, right side is women's shirts on top and women's pants on the bottom). Fill until there is no space between clothes so the closet is fully stocked. (Clothes hangers are in labeled boxes in the back storage of closet).Fill shelves on bottom right with shoes.Organize clothing by size, from XS to Small to Medium, Large, XL, XXL, continued.Create tables with label maker/printer paper signs to designate size locations in closet.Create labels to label remaining boxes in storage by size and gender.

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NEW: Serving Weekend Lunch at the Drop In Center

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

Saturday and Sunday

(12:00 pm) Arrival and set-up (12:15 pm - 2:45 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (2:45 pm - 3:00 pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed. Lastly, check the meals schedule and set  out hot trays for the lunch service if needed. 

Prep Meals Area. (Lunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils , cups (located in white pantry), condiments, tea, coffee packets, non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate. All inventory is labeled  Breakfast Items. Put out all of the breakfast items that are there that day (ex. Oatmeal, cereal, milk, breakfast bars, baked goods if any). All shelf-stable breakfast items can be found in the white pantry next to the refrigerator. Baked goods are located in the pastry container, refrigerator, and freezer. Should a member request toaster waffles or french toast sticks, these items can be found in the freezer. If a warm breakfast is being served, place catering trays on hot plates as needed. Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.  Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

 

Youth Engagement. 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

Saturday and Sunday

(12:00 pm) Arrival and set-up (12:15 pm - 2:45 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (2:45 pm - 3:00 pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed. Lastly, check the meals schedule and set  out hot trays for the lunch service if needed. 

Prep Meals Area. (Lunch Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils , cups (located in white pantry), condiments, tea, coffee packets, non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate. All inventory is labeled  Breakfast Items. Put out all of the breakfast items that are there that day (ex. Oatmeal, cereal, milk, breakfast bars, baked goods if any). All shelf-stable breakfast items can be found in the white pantry next to the refrigerator. Baked goods are located in the pastry container, refrigerator, and freezer. Should a member request toaster waffles or french toast sticks, these items can be found in the freezer. If a warm breakfast is being served, place catering trays on hot plates as needed. Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.  Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

 

Youth Engagement. 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NEW: Serving Weekend Breakfast at the Drop In Center


Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 


Saturday and Sunday

(9:15 am) Arrival and set-up (9:30 am - 11:45 am) Serve meals to youth members  (11:45am - 12:00 pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed. Lastly, check the meals schedule and set  out hot trays for the lunch service if needed. 

Prep Meals Area. (Breakfast Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils , cups (located in white pantry), condiments, tea, coffee packets, non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate. All inventory is labeled  Breakfast Items. Put out all of the breakfast items that are there that day (ex. Oatmeal, cereal, milk, breakfast bars, baked goods if any). All shelf-stable breakfast items can be found in the white pantry next to the refrigerator. Baked goods are located in the pastry container, refrigerator, and freezer. Should a member request toaster waffles or french toast sticks, these items can be found in the freezer. If a warm breakfast is being served, place catering trays on hot plates as needed. Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.  Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

 

Youth Engagement. 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center


Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 


Saturday and Sunday

(9:15 am) Arrival and set-up (9:30 am - 11:45 am) Serve meals to youth members  (11:45am - 12:00 pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed. Lastly, check the meals schedule and set  out hot trays for the lunch service if needed. 

Prep Meals Area. (Breakfast Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils , cups (located in white pantry), condiments, tea, coffee packets, non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate. All inventory is labeled  Breakfast Items. Put out all of the breakfast items that are there that day (ex. Oatmeal, cereal, milk, breakfast bars, baked goods if any). All shelf-stable breakfast items can be found in the white pantry next to the refrigerator. Baked goods are located in the pastry container, refrigerator, and freezer. Should a member request toaster waffles or french toast sticks, these items can be found in the freezer. If a warm breakfast is being served, place catering trays on hot plates as needed. Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.  Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

 

Youth Engagement. 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NEW: Serving Dinner at the Drop In Center

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

Dinner: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

(4:00 pm - 4:15 pm) Arrival and set-up (4:15 pm - 5:45 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (5:45 pm - 6:00 pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed 

 

Prep Meals Area. (Dinner Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils, cups, condiments, tea, coffee packets,non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate, on the front kitchen table for youth to easily access. All cabinets in kitchen are labeled. Breakfast Items. If any breakfast items remain from the brunch shift please pack away all cereal and oatmeal packets in the white pantry located next to the fridge. Any fresh fruit can remain out.  Snack Items. Please place fruit or granola bars out on the front table for members to access. Chips and drinks should remain behind the kitchen counter and can be offered to members.  Set out hot trays for warm meals. If sacked lunches are provided please organize them in a manner that is easiest to distribute.  Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.   Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

Closing Procedures. (All shifts) 

Label. If there are any remaining meals that were not served that day, remind volunteers to label them using the date they were received. If there are any unservable meals left from previous days, please ask volunteers to discard.  Hot Plates. Return hot plates in their shelf and double check only the water station is plugged in. Dishes + Sink. If time permits please wash any remaining dishes and clean the sink in an effort to prevent flies.  Clean. Make sure that the kitchen area is clean and wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes. Assign to volunteers if present.  Check Trash. If the trash is full, take out the trash and replace the trash bag if needed. (Replacement bags can be found below the sink).

Engaging with Youth 

We are extremely grateful for your presence here at SPY. The following guidelines are indeed common sense, but we appreciate you keeping them front of mind for the benefit of the members you’ll be serving today.

 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Please add a comment if this is your first volunteer shift with us! 

 

Dinner: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

(4:00 pm - 4:15 pm) Arrival and set-up (4:15 pm - 5:45 pm) Serve meals to youth members  (5:45 pm - 6:00 pm) Begin to clean-up, wipe down counters, use our kitchen markers to add the date to any lingering containers, and place them in the fridge as needed 

 

Prep Meals Area. (Dinner Shift)  

Refill napkins, utensils, cups, condiments, tea, coffee packets,non-dairy creamer, hot chocolate, on the front kitchen table for youth to easily access. All cabinets in kitchen are labeled. Breakfast Items. If any breakfast items remain from the brunch shift please pack away all cereal and oatmeal packets in the white pantry located next to the fridge. Any fresh fruit can remain out.  Snack Items. Please place fruit or granola bars out on the front table for members to access. Chips and drinks should remain behind the kitchen counter and can be offered to members.  Set out hot trays for warm meals. If sacked lunches are provided please organize them in a manner that is easiest to distribute.  Check the refrigerator to see if there are any meals remaining from previous dates. Check the dates and if the food is still usable please offer it to members as an option alongside the current meal. Any item that is past three days since it’s been labeled should not be served.   Last, please update our mini menu whiteboard with your menu for the day using the meals schedule. 

 

Meal Service.

Please wash your hands and put on gloves before serving meals. We also ask that all volunteers wear a hat, put their hair up with a hair tie, or wear a hair net when serving meals. We have hair nets and gloves as needed.  When youth approach the front kitchen table, explain what foods you are serving and which dishes contain meat.  We have some vegetarians, and some youth who do not eat pork. Let members choose which foods they would like to have.  If our members ask for more, give them some more and let them know they can come back for seconds (please refer to the seconds rule).  They can also take any amount of fruit with them and already wrapped items to put in their backpack (i.e. pastries). Seconds Rule. During days of high youth count (over 40 members) please practice seconds rule. The rule ensures that all members can enjoy a meal. After 2:30pm members may grab seconds and to-gos. Please offer members snacks or left-overs from the previous day should they return for seconds before 2:30pm. 

Closing Procedures. (All shifts) 

Label. If there are any remaining meals that were not served that day, remind volunteers to label them using the date they were received. If there are any unservable meals left from previous days, please ask volunteers to discard.  Hot Plates. Return hot plates in their shelf and double check only the water station is plugged in. Dishes + Sink. If time permits please wash any remaining dishes and clean the sink in an effort to prevent flies.  Clean. Make sure that the kitchen area is clean and wipe down surfaces with disinfectant wipes. Assign to volunteers if present.  Check Trash. If the trash is full, take out the trash and replace the trash bag if needed. (Replacement bags can be found below the sink).

Engaging with Youth 

We are extremely grateful for your presence here at SPY. The following guidelines are indeed common sense, but we appreciate you keeping them front of mind for the benefit of the members you’ll be serving today.

 

Be sensitive to the economic and day to day realities of our members. Please don’t mention things like home remodeling while talking amongst yourselves when members are around Please refrain from comments that could make our members feel bad about their situation. For example “Are you hungry?” Instead, simply ask what they would like today.  Please try and refrain from using pronouns (for example he or she) about members. We never want to assume how a member identifies their gender.  It is not our place to comment on things like manners or member choices. Examples include “Say’ please’” “Say ‘thank you’” and “You can’t have dessert before dinner”.  Please do not take any photos that include a member’s face or anything identifiable (ex. tattoos). This is in an effort to protect their privacy.  We ask that you do not share your personal contact information or social media with members. If asked, this is a SPY policy. If you have any resources to share, please have them contact volunteer@safeplaceforyouth.org so we can connect with a case manager.  We ask that all additional in-kind donations outside of meals and kitchen supplies are first scheduled by our Development team (give@safeplaceforyouth.org ). For instance, we are not accepting used clothes at this time. More info here. Thank you so much!

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Donation Pick Up Support

SPY has a wonderful community of local supporters. Often times, SPY needs to pick up donations of clothes, food or other in-kind donations. If you have a car and are willing to help us transport donations locally,  please sign up for this shift. 

Program: Drop In Center

SPY has a wonderful community of local supporters. Often times, SPY needs to pick up donations of clothes, food or other in-kind donations. If you have a car and are willing to help us transport donations locally,  please sign up for this shift. 

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Available for last minute Drop In Center shifts

On occasion, someone who has signed up for a volunteer shift will need to cancel their shift. This causes a scheduling hardship on our Access Center staff and can sometimes impact programming such as Case Management and other vital services. 

 

If you live local and have a relatively flexible schedule, feel free to add yourself to this list as someone we can call to see if you might be able to fill their shift. Of course, we understand that you may not be able to pick up every shift we need filled but we'd love to reach out and see if you can fill a gap for us! 

Program: Drop In Center

On occasion, someone who has signed up for a volunteer shift will need to cancel their shift. This causes a scheduling hardship on our Access Center staff and can sometimes impact programming such as Case Management and other vital services. 

 

If you live local and have a relatively flexible schedule, feel free to add yourself to this list as someone we can call to see if you might be able to fill their shift. Of course, we understand that you may not be able to pick up every shift we need filled but we'd love to reach out and see if you can fill a gap for us! 

Program: Drop In Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Garden

For garden volunteer shifts of two hours we try to vary the activities and do a combination of physical and creative activities. Activities are based on the needs of the garden and vary depending on the needs and the weather.

 

Physical activities include:
•sifting or moving the compost from one bin to the other
•weeding beds and pathways
•transplanting seedlings or direct sowing
•cleaning up the sidewalk areas (sweeping, bagging leaves, pulling weeds)
•mulching the pathways (moving wood chips)
•fighting pests (insecticidal soap)
•compost tea watering
•and any other projects necessary to maintain the garden space

 

Creative:
•almost always harvest vegetables and make a snack to share
•start seedlings
•paint inspirational bricks
•tie dye items (depending supply/needs)
•make slave
•harvest and make bouquets (depending on needs)
•harvest flowers and prep for dehydrating
•prep a meal for a housing site

Program: Community Garden

For garden volunteer shifts of two hours we try to vary the activities and do a combination of physical and creative activities. Activities are based on the needs of the garden and vary depending on the needs and the weather.

 

Physical activities include:
•sifting or moving the compost from one bin to the other
•weeding beds and pathways
•transplanting seedlings or direct sowing
•cleaning up the sidewalk areas (sweeping, bagging leaves, pulling weeds)
•mulching the pathways (moving wood chips)
•fighting pests (insecticidal soap)
•compost tea watering
•and any other projects necessary to maintain the garden space

 

Creative:
•almost always harvest vegetables and make a snack to share
•start seedlings
•paint inspirational bricks
•tie dye items (depending supply/needs)
•make slave
•harvest and make bouquets (depending on needs)
•harvest flowers and prep for dehydrating
•prep a meal for a housing site

Program: Community Garden

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 90291

Allow Groups: No