The Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN)

Location:
The Mary Brennan INN
100 Madison Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11550

About the Organization:
The Interfaith Nutrition Network addresses issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island by providing food (through 19 soup kitchens), shelter (through 3 emergency shelters), and support services in a dignified and respectful manner for those who seek our help. We are a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization with a dedicated staff, a broad base of community support and a commitment to educate the public about these issues.

Position:
Soup kitchen volunteer

Start date:
Open enrollment

Intern spots:
2-4

Intern Responsibilities:
Following are some of the activities with which we expect the intern to be involved in on any given day:

• Greet guests and hand out meal tickets as they enter the soup kitchen
• Facilitate the shower area for guests wishing to take showers
• Assist in the preparation and/or serving of the meal for the day
• Receive in food donations, sort and stock food items, prepare take-home grocery bags for guests who are in need of food
• Receive in clothing donations, sort through and hang clothes, assist guests in finding specific clothing to meet their needs
• Clean the facility and prepare for the next day
• Answer phones & assist with administrative duties

Preferred Skills:
Ability to work in a fast-pace environment, friendly, treats everyone with dignity and respect, dependable, positive attitude, patient and the willingness to learn and be flexible. Intern must like to be in a hands-on environment and be able to work in an atmosphere where we serve people who are in need.