Volunteer
Up to 350 plates a day. Every one served by a volunteer.
No experience needed. We train as we go. To get started, email us at serve@bbfj.org or fill out the form below.
A day in the kitchen
Monday through Saturday we need about 10 to 12 volunteers. Duties are assigned as volunteers arrive.
7:00 AM
Prep & cooking
The kitchen crew starts around 7. Chop, cook and get the meal ready.
10:00 AM
Set up
Get the dining room, serving line and to-go area ready.
11:00 – 12:30
Serve
Greet guests, serve plates, run the to-go line and pray with guests who ask.
After
Clean up
Dishes, tables and floors. The more hands, the faster it goes.
Weekend Warriors
Weekends need you most
Saturdays and Sundays are the hardest days to fill. Our Weekend Warriors are individuals, Sunday school classes, school clubs and community service groups who take a weekend shift. Sunday dinner is served 4:00 – 5:00 PM.
“Here am I. Send me!”
Isaiah 6:8
Our day leads
Each weekday has a lead who runs the kitchen and trains new volunteers. To sign up, call Gail and she will connect you.
Monday
Chris King
Tuesday
David Blain
Wednesday
Linda Chasse
Thursday
Rotating volunteer leads
Friday
Hollie Cody
Saturday
Shannon Hudson & Cheryl Green
Behind the scenes
Not a kitchen person? We also need help with:
Social media
Share meal updates, volunteer needs and stories on Facebook.
Grant writing
Help us find and apply for grants to keep the kitchen running.
Maintenance
Keep the building and equipment in good shape.
Before you come
- Ages 16 and up can help in the kitchen
- Ages 5 and up can help in the dining room
- Wear closed-toe shoes
- Long hair? Bring something to tie it up
- Good hygiene is a must
- Check in with the lead in the kitchen. We train as we go.
Students: earn service hours
Bring your school’s form. The day lead on your shift will sign off on your hours.
Bringing a group?
Sunday school classes, school clubs, teams and businesses are welcome. Call us at 864-303-3565 to pick a day.