Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Here's a chance to get to know our older adults during a meal. Whistlestop serves lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 1:45 pm. Commit to one or more days to work the lunch hour in serving or preparing lunch to older adults. It's an easy, fun volunteer job! After your shift, please enjoy a free lunch with our older adults.

In order to be considered, you must attend a dining room training, commit to at least one day in the week, and be able to stand for two hours.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Whistlestop

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Minorities Low-income / Poverty Older Adults (55+) Men Women This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Families Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Disabilities Housing Elder Abuse Mental Health Health Nonprofit Organization We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Meal Preparation / Serving General Office / Admin

Contact Person: Debbie Benedetti, Activity & Resource Center Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

930 Tamalpais Ave San Rafael, CA 94901 (See a map)

Directions:

From Hwy 101, take Central San Rafael, we are located between 3rd and 4th Street next to the 101 Highway and the old railroad tracks.   Nearest Bus Stop: Central San Rafael, 1 minute walk

5 Overall Experience   
Caring Community- I got more than I gave to Whistlestop

Serving lunch to the older adult population. This has been an extremely rewarding experience with the friendly staff and clients. posted on September 15, 2009