Needs From: Mel Trotter Ministries

Volunteer: 2025 Thanksgiving Day- BEVERAGE ROOM HELPER

The Beverage Room Helper prepares coffee and water for the Thanksgiving Community Meal. Volunteers will continuously fill water and coffee dispensers as needed for the Kitchen Runners and Kitchen Team Leaders. Beverage Room Helper volunteers must be 18 years or older.

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

The Beverage Room Helper prepares coffee and water for the Thanksgiving Community Meal. Volunteers will continuously fill water and coffee dispensers as needed for the Kitchen Runners and Kitchen Team Leaders. Beverage Room Helper volunteers must be 18 years or older.

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 27, 2025

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 2025 Thanksgiving Day- GREETERS

Greeters are there to make everyone feel welcome at the Thanksgiving Community Meal. You will direct guests and volunteers to their appropriate locations. Greeters must be 18 years or older.

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

Greeters are there to make everyone feel welcome at the Thanksgiving Community Meal. You will direct guests and volunteers to their appropriate locations. Greeters must be 18 years or older.

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 27, 2025

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 2025 Thanksgiving Day- VEHICLE TRAFFIC DIRECTORS- 1ST SHIFT

This position helps direct vehicle traffic to parking on the day of the Thanksgiving Community Meal. Volunteers for this role must be 18 years or older.  Volunteers serving the first shift, please touch base with the 2nd shift for vehicle traffic directors before leaving for the day. 

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

This position helps direct vehicle traffic to parking on the day of the Thanksgiving Community Meal. Volunteers for this role must be 18 years or older.  Volunteers serving the first shift, please touch base with the 2nd shift for vehicle traffic directors before leaving for the day. 

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 27, 2025

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 2025 Thanksgiving Day- VEHICLE TRAFFIC DIRECTORS- 2ND SHIFT

This position helps direct vehicle traffic to parking on the day of the Thanksgiving Community Meal. Volunteers for this role must be 18 years or older.  Volunteers serving the second shift, please touch base with 1st shift volunteers before the shift. 

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

This position helps direct vehicle traffic to parking on the day of the Thanksgiving Community Meal. Volunteers for this role must be 18 years or older.  Volunteers serving the second shift, please touch base with 1st shift volunteers before the shift. 

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 27, 2025

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 2025 Thanksgiving- WEDNESDAY COAT SORTING

We will need volunteers to help sort mittens and sort/hang coats for guests to pick up on Thanksgiving Day after the community meal.  Volunteers must be 18 years or older. 

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

We will need volunteers to help sort mittens and sort/hang coats for guests to pick up on Thanksgiving Day after the community meal.  Volunteers must be 18 years or older. 

By signing up, all volunteers understand that they are serving as volunteers for Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM). Volunteers are not employees of MTM and, therefore, are not entitled to any benefits provided to MTM employees. This includes, but is not limited to, workers’ compensation coverage, disability insurance, wages, or paid time off.

Program: Events

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 26, 2025

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Dinner- Meal Service and Clean Up

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you love to cook and enjoy spending time with others? Help us serve warm, nutritious meals to our guests in the evenings. As a Dinner Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and contribute to our mission of serving those in need.

Responsibilities Assist with meal preparation and service. Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and respectful manner. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining area. Help with inventory management and restocking supplies. Follow food safety guidelines and procedures. Cleaning up spills. Making sure guests have what they need at their table. 

Dress Code:

Closed-toe shoes. Shirts that end past the hips and cover the midriff as the person performs their duties
(including lifting, bending, and reaching) and a modest neckline.All garments should fit properly and be clean and in good condition (e.g., no holes, fraying,
stains, discoloration, etc.).Pants e.g., jeans, khaki style, Capris, ankle pants, etc. (pajamas, scrubs, sweatpants, athletic, or yoga styles are NOT
permitted)


You will be an integral part of keeping the kitchen running and moving to serve our guests!

Program: Kitchen

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you love to cook and enjoy spending time with others? Help us serve warm, nutritious meals to our guests in the evenings. As a Dinner Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and contribute to our mission of serving those in need.

Responsibilities Assist with meal preparation and service. Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and respectful manner. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining area. Help with inventory management and restocking supplies. Follow food safety guidelines and procedures. Cleaning up spills. Making sure guests have what they need at their table. 

Dress Code:

Closed-toe shoes. Shirts that end past the hips and cover the midriff as the person performs their duties
(including lifting, bending, and reaching) and a modest neckline.All garments should fit properly and be clean and in good condition (e.g., no holes, fraying,
stains, discoloration, etc.).Pants e.g., jeans, khaki style, Capris, ankle pants, etc. (pajamas, scrubs, sweatpants, athletic, or yoga styles are NOT
permitted)


You will be an integral part of keeping the kitchen running and moving to serve our guests!

Program: Kitchen

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Kitchen/ Chef Helper

Do you like to chop up food? Wash dishes? Serve food and clean? Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you love to cook and enjoy spending time with others?

Assist Mel Trotter's Kitchen Staff in preparing, serving, and cleaning up after the meal. As a Kitchen Helper, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and contribute to our mission of serving those in need.

Responsibilities:

Assist with meal preparation and service. Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and respectful manner. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining area. Help with inventory management and restocking supplies. Follow food safety guidelines and procedures. Cleaning up spills.

 You will be an integral part of keeping the kitchen running and moving to serve our guests!

Program: Kitchen

Do you like to chop up food? Wash dishes? Serve food and clean? Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you love to cook and enjoy spending time with others?

Assist Mel Trotter's Kitchen Staff in preparing, serving, and cleaning up after the meal. As a Kitchen Helper, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and contribute to our mission of serving those in need.

Responsibilities:

Assist with meal preparation and service. Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and respectful manner. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining area. Help with inventory management and restocking supplies. Follow food safety guidelines and procedures. Cleaning up spills.

 You will be an integral part of keeping the kitchen running and moving to serve our guests!

Program: Kitchen

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 49525

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Lunch- Meal Service and Clean Up

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you love to cook and enjoy spending time with others? Help us serve warm, nutritious meals to our guests at lunchtime. As a Lunch Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and contribute to our mission of serving those in need.

Responsibilities Assist with meal preparation and service. Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and respectful manner. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining area. Help with inventory management and restocking supplies. Follow food safety guidelines and procedures. Cleaning up spills. Making sure guests have what they need at their table. 

Dress Code:

Closed-toe shoes. Shirts that end past the hips and cover the midriff as the person performs their duties
(including lifting, bending, and reaching) and a modest neckline.All garments should fit properly and be clean and in good condition (e.g., no holes, fraying,
stains, discoloration, etc.).Pants e.g., jeans, khaki style, Capris, ankle pants, etc. (pajamas, scrubs, sweatpants, athletic, or yoga styles are NOT
permitted)


You will be an integral part of keeping the kitchen running and moving to serve our guests!

Program: Kitchen

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you love to cook and enjoy spending time with others? Help us serve warm, nutritious meals to our guests at lunchtime. As a Lunch Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our participants and contribute to our mission of serving those in need.

Responsibilities Assist with meal preparation and service. Greet and interact with guests in a friendly and respectful manner. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining area. Help with inventory management and restocking supplies. Follow food safety guidelines and procedures. Cleaning up spills. Making sure guests have what they need at their table. 

Dress Code:

Closed-toe shoes. Shirts that end past the hips and cover the midriff as the person performs their duties
(including lifting, bending, and reaching) and a modest neckline.All garments should fit properly and be clean and in good condition (e.g., no holes, fraying,
stains, discoloration, etc.).Pants e.g., jeans, khaki style, Capris, ankle pants, etc. (pajamas, scrubs, sweatpants, athletic, or yoga styles are NOT
permitted)


You will be an integral part of keeping the kitchen running and moving to serve our guests!

Program: Kitchen

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Make Sack Lunches for Guests

We're looking for caring and community-minded volunteers to help us prepare sack lunches for our guests who are employed and need a convenient, nutritious meal to take with them to work. This is a great way to make a tangible difference in someone's day and support individuals as they take steps toward independence and stability.

Program: Kitchen

We're looking for caring and community-minded volunteers to help us prepare sack lunches for our guests who are employed and need a convenient, nutritious meal to take with them to work. This is a great way to make a tangible difference in someone's day and support individuals as they take steps toward independence and stability.

Program: Kitchen

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: Yes