The Benefits
When you serve, you get more than you give. Here are some of the benefits that can come with serving:
● You will know the personal satisfaction of contributing to your neighbors’ physical and social needs.
● You may gain new skills such as how to cook a healthy meal or how to lead and organize a volunteer group.
● You will grow closer with your fellow volunteers.
● You will be part of advancing the common good of Portsmouth.
● You’ll have fun - we’re serving a meal with dignity and joy! When you give joy, you get joy!
How Can I Help?
I am a(n)...
Individual:
● Volunteer! You can help us prepare, cook, and serve our meals; set up or clean up before and after our meals; provide a welcoming atmosphere by providing live music; or serve as a host and welcome our guests.
Chef/avid home cook:
● Volunteer to help lead us once a month.
● Assist us in gathering meal ideas.
● Provide expertise in helping us refine our services.
Church or community organization:
● Organize a volunteer group to serve once a month.
Restaurant, small or large, serving our community:
● Provide donation in kind (food, flowers, time/services, cleaning supplies/services, take-home bags, etc.
● Give financially to support our work.
