What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitality Table Volunteer position at The Riverside Church?
Volunteer Position: Hospitality Table Volunteer
Location: The Riverside Church in the City of New York (New York, NY)
Reports to: Minister of Congregational Care and Older Adults
Department: Membership Care and Parish Life
Schedule: Tuesdays-Fridays, 9am-1pm
Salary Range: Unpaid
Date: Ongoing
Job Summary:
The Hospitality Table Volunteer will play a crucial role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for individuals and families visiting our church food pantry. As the first point of contact, you will greet guests, provide information, and ensure that everyone feels valued and cared for during their visit.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Warm Welcome: Greet all guests with a friendly smile and compassionate demeanor, ensuring they feel respected and valued.
- Information Sharing: Provide guests with information about events happening at the church.
- Hospitality: Offer light refreshments, such as coffee, tea, or snacks, as available. Ensure the hospitality table is stocked, clean, and inviting.
- Coordination: Work closely with other volunteers and pantry staff to ensure smooth operations, including directing guests to appropriate areas and coordinating with the pantry team.
- Maintain a Safe Environment: Adhere to all health and safety guidelines, including food safety protocols and COVID-19 precautions.
- Set-Up and Clean-Up: Assist with setting up the hospitality table before guests arrive and cleaning up after the pantry session ends.
Requirements:
- Compassionate and Friendly: A genuine desire to serve others with kindness and empathy.
- Good Communication Skills: Ability to interact with a diverse group of people in a clear and respectful manner.
- Organized: Able to manage the hospitality table efficiently and ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Dependable: Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to the agreed-upon schedule.
- Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff.
- Flexible: Able to adapt to the needs of the day and handle any unexpected situations with grace.
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment shall be discriminated against in any term or condition of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are constantly striving to make our organization anti-racist. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. As an employee, you become part of that mission.
No relocation or sponsorship provided.
