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Volunteering for Groups

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View Group Volunteer Jobs below.

Serve a Meal
Your group will serve and clean up. We will send you all the information you need.

Provide a Meal
Your group will plan, purchase, cook, serve and clean up. We will send you all the information you need.

Sponsor a Meal 
Financially sponsor a meal and shelter staff will plan, purchase, and cook the meal. Your group will show up the day of to assist with meal preparation, serve, and clean up.

  • $200 for breakfast (7-9:30 am)
  • $250 for lunch (11 am-1:30 pm)
  • $300 for supper (5-7:30 pm)

Service Ideas, Tailor-Made
If you are looking for a custom opportunity for a group to serve and support the mission of the shelter, our team is happy to help. Email us at Volunteer@unionshelter.org or call (980)-222-9959

 

Let's get started! Email volunteer@unionshelter.org and we can talk opportunities and scheduling.

Group Volunteer FAQs

  1. Are there group volunteering options instead of being a meal provider?

    Yes! You can financially sponsor a meal, or plan a group serve event right where you are. For more information, contact Volunteer@unionshelter.org.

  2. How should my group plan our meal?

    Plan to feed between 75-125 people per meal. Our kitchen is fully equipped. Each group is responsible for all food including desserts and drinks. Here are some helpful ideas and serving sizes:

    Lunch/Dinner
    - Protein and Starch (Might be combined in casserole dish or sandwich)
    - Vegetable or Fruit
    - Optional but recommended-Bread, Dessert, Drink

    Breakfast
    - Protein
    - Starch
    - Fruit
    - Optional but recommended-Eggs, Juice and/or Milk

    Approximate Serving Sizes 9×13 Pans/Half Hotel Pan
    - Vegetables/Fruit: 12-15 people
    - Starch: 10-12 people
    - Casserole: 10-12 people

    Per Piece Items
    - Larger Protein (ex-chicken breasts, etc): 1 per person
    - Smaller Protein (ex-fried chicken, wings, hot dogs, etc): 2-3 per person
    - Breakfast Protein (ex-sausage, bacon, etc): 2-3 per person
    - Rolls/Bread: 1 per person, 2 if smaller
    - Desserts: 1 per person, 2 if smaller

    Drinks
    - 12 servings per gallon

For any questions, email us at Volunteer@unionshelter.org or call (980) 222-9959.

Our Impact in the Community

  • stays in overnight emergency shelter per year

    26,500+

  • individuals per year rehoused

    116

  • meals provided per year by our Drive Thru Pantry

    311,000

  • of rehousing participants have avoided repeat homelessness

    83%

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