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Meals Plus Volunteer

Parramatta Mission
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ABOUT THE SERVICE

Meals Plus is a place of welcome that envelops people with a sense of belonging to a community when they would otherwise feel alone on their own. By providing people with a hot meal, supporting their basic needs each day and connecting them with community resources, Meals Plus is an ever-open door into a local community where people experiencing marginalisation like homelessness and social isolation, can re-discover balance and confidence in their own potential to transform their own lives.

It is an entry point into Parramatta Mission’s community services. Meals Plus is open for breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday. In 2021, we served over 56,000 meals to people in need.

Services include: emergency food assistance, laundry and shower facilities, legal advice by visiting solicitors, housing advocacy, Centrelink outreach service and referral to accommodation services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with preparation and serving of cooked meals for breakfast and lunch to around 150 people each day.
  • Prepare hot drinks like coffee and tea.
  • Help with unloading and distribution of donated items and food deliveries.
  • Undertake daily cleaning duties including dishwashing and sweeping.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Ideally we are looking for someone who has:

  • Knowledge of relevant food safety standards desirable but not essential
  • Reliable and committed
  • Outcome focused
  • Understands work activities and follows procedures well
  • Manages time effectively
  • A friendly disposition

BENEFITS FROM VOLUNTEERING

There is much to be gained from Volunteering, including but not limited to:

  • Meet new people daily and create life-changing friendships.
  • Acquire new skills and insight.
  • Gain valuable work experience.
  • Support others in the community who would benefit from these services provided.
  • Develop self-confidence.
  • Practise verbal communication skills.

ABOUT PARRAMATTA MISSION

Parramatta Mission provides meals, accommodation and mental health services across Greater Western Sydney. We provide assistance to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our communities to assist them in transforming their lives.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.