Incarnation operates a PADS site every Thursday from May through the end of September. Our continued success heavily relies upon our volunteers and meal contributions. Volunteering at a PADS site is very rewarding and easy to step into. Our volunteer shifts along with general tasks are listed below. If you’re ready to volunteer or provide food for particular dates, please visit our registration site.
All new volunteers are required to have an orientation provided by Journeys. The next upcoming orientation sessions can be found on the Journeys website.
- SET-UP (5:30PM – 6:30PM)
Sleeping area preparation
Registration table setup
Dining area setup
Serving areas cleaned
Receive food donations
- 1ST SHIFT – DINNER SERVING (6:30PM – 8:30PM)
Receive food donations
Ensure all hot food is at least 145 degrees
Servers are to wash hands and wear gloves
Prepare plates as clients arrive
Clean up at end of dinner and prepare meal plates for late arrivers
Clean serving areas
Label and put away leftover food
- 1ST SHIFT – GUEST CHECK-IN (6:30PM – 11:00PM)
Greet register guests
Fill out all information and have guest sign under signature section
Monitor areas and secure doors at 9:00pm
Provide 2nd shift volunteers with all paperwork and pertinent information
- 2ND SHIFT (11:00PM – 3:00AM)
Maintain the registration desk and security of areas
Check-in late arriving guests along with any additional paperwork
Prepare to go lunches
- 3 SHIFT (3:00AM – 7:00AM)
Maintain the registration desk and security of areas
Check-in late arriving guests along with any additional paperwork
Prepare coffee prior to first wake up
Awaken guests who have requested an early wake up
Breakfast setup
Lights on 6:00am
Distribute lunches
Supervise guests until 7:00am
- CLEAN-UP (6:00AM – 7:00AM)
All pads and pillows wiped down
Kitchen and dining tables wiped down
Put away all supplies
Replace furniture in dining and sleeping areas
** All volunteers are to maintain client confidentiality at all times.