How Do You Volunteer At Soup Kitchens?
If you are looking for a way to make a difference and help those in need, volunteering at a soup kitchen is a great way to spend your free time.Soup kitchens are also called bread lines. Most homeless shelters are soup kitchens, serving a free, hot meal to those who need it. Browse through your local phone book to find homeless shelters near you. If you don’t have a phone book, do an internet search. Once you’ve located homeless shelters in your area, call each shelter to see when they serve meals to the homeless and if they need volunteers. Make a list to determine which opportunities will fit into your schedule. After you’ve identified a soup kitchen that needs your help, contact the volunteer coordinator to arrange for your first volunteer stint. Arrive at the designated location early so that you can receive your instructions and meet the other volunteers. Man your assigned station and serve food to those who pass by. Smile! You’re making a big difference in the life of someone who
