Lincoln 360 Life Center

Activity Summary:

Be a part of serving the community through our large mobile feeding program!

The Warming and Cooling Center worker will operate out of a ministry of presence and connect snacks, and hygiene items with people individuals and families in need. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Serve food to individuals experiencing homelessness 
• Provide kind, encouraging words to all the people with whom you interact
• offer blankets, hats, gloves as available to individuals experiencing homelessness

Warming and Cooling Center volunteers are needed during extreme weather conditions. During the hottest and coldest months of the year. December - February, and July - September. Many volunteers are needed, as we will be open as volunteers are available. Extreme weather conditions may occur  Sunday – Saturday any time. 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift needed.

• 307 N Kickapoo St. Lincoln IL 62656

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Able to show kindness and compassion to everyone
• Must enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
• Must be able to comfortably lift 20 pounds (CLARIFY POUNDS FOR YOUR PROGRAM)
• Reliable, professional, and hard working
• Pass initial screening process, including a background check
• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Policies:

Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not permitted at any Salvation Army facilities or volunteer sites.

Pants/shorts and a shirt with sleeves must cover the waist and fit comfortably. Transparent and tight-fitting clothes are not permitted. For your safety, closed toe shoes are required.

For your safety and the safety of others, you need to bring and wear a personal face covering over your nose and mouth while volunteering. You will also complete a brief health screening prior to volunteering.

Off-street parking is available.

If this volunteer opportunity seems like a match for your experience, skills, and interests, please click + Sign Up below, or the Fill in an Application button.

For additional questions, please contact Bill Dolan at william.dolan@usc.salvationarmy.org 217.732.7890 ext 4)

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!