Food for the Soul
What is Food for the Soul?
Food for the Soul seeks to foster friendships with people experiencing homelessness through visiting the Food and Care Coalition on a weekly basis during mealtimes. Volunteers talk with and eat with guests. It is an opportunity for guests to learn from volunteers about the resources available to them through the Food and Care Coalition, and for volunteers to learn and grow from the perspectives of the new friends they make. We are excited about the chance for you to volunteer with us and have your soul filled!
How do I get involved?
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Description: Volunteers have friendly conversations during dinner with guests who are experiencing homelessness. Volunteers can sign up to go to the Provo Food and Care Coalition on Wednesdays or Fridays from 4:30 to 5:20 PM. The opportunity is limited to 5 volunteers per day. Once you have signed up for a time slot at this link, please send us an email at foodforthesoul@byu.edu saying what day you will be going, and we will send you the details you need to know before you go.
Volunteer Commitment: There is no commitment required for this program. Feel free to come whenever you can, just follow the link above to sign up before volunteering. Please meet at the Provo Food and Care Coalition (299 E 900 S, Provo, UT 84606) at the listed event time. Please email foodforthesoul@byu.edu two weeks in advance if you need a ride.
BECOME A LEADER
Volunteer Leader Description: There are two kinds of leadership positions: Lead Program Director and Program Director. A program only has one Lead Program Director, but multiple Program Directors. Leaders are generally responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, and reflection with volunteers. They also coordinate service with community partners and ensure their program runs smoothly. Volunteer leaders may also share the responsibilities of volunteers as outlined in the Volunteer Description. For more information, visit our section called Be a Leader!
Volunteer Leader Commitment: In addition to volunteering, Volunteer leaders commit to a 1-hour monthly team meeting to discuss needs and make plans for the program.
Step 1:
Apply to become a leader by completing the application below:
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I love being able to listen to someone who needs a friend. It has been so cool to hear about people's accomplishments, interests, and passions, and just be someone they could share it with. I love being able to break down barriers of how our paths have been different and just connect over things that we have in common. It's been a great opportunity to see others more deeply!
I'm so grateful that I got to visit with these friends and hear their stories. It really opened my eyes and bred compassion. I was unsure of whether or not I would feel comfortable in this environment, but it was very clean, and everyone was respectful. The food was also pretty yummy!