Volunteer
Bring hope to our guests—one meal, one conversation, one act of kindness at a time.
At MCREST, volunteers are the heartbeat of our hospitality. If you’re looking for a hands-on way to make a meaningful difference in the lives of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, our kitchen is the perfect place to serve. No special skills required—just a willingness to help, a warm spirit, and the desire to give back.
What Volunteers Do
As a kitchen volunteer, you’ll help our team create a welcoming, dignified mealtime experience for our guests. Tasks include:
🥕 Light Food Preparation
Assist our Kitchen Coordinator, Jay, in prepping ingredients—washing vegetables, portioning items, organizing supplies, and helping set up the dinner service.
🧼 Simple Kitchen Clean-Up
Wipe down surfaces, rinse pans, help load the dishwasher, and keep the kitchen running smoothly after meal prep.
🍽️ Serving Dinner & Engaging With Guests
Help serve meals in the dinner line, greet guests with warmth, and offer the supportive, human connection that makes MCREST feel like a safe and caring community.
📅 Volunteer Shifts
Dinner shifts run from 4:00–8:00 PM.
Can’t stay the full four hours? No problem. We’re flexible—contact us and we’ll find a shift length that works for you. We would love to have you with us, even for part of the evening.
🔎 Background Check Required
For the safety of our guests, a quick background check is required before beginning your first shift. It’s fast, simple, and completed entirely online.
📋 Easy Online Scheduling
Once you’re approved, you’ll receive a link to our volunteer sign-up sheet where you can select as many shifts as you’d like—whether that’s once a month or once a week.
Ready to Volunteer?
Join us in serving dinner, restoring dignity, and offering hope.
Your presence in the kitchen makes a real difference—one plate at a time.