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Dallas: Churches needed for Summer Meals, 1 week at a time

Filed Under TBOWH Updates 

Currently, only about 9% of eligible children in Dallas are being fed through the summer – 91% of eligible kids will be hungry?! Central Dallas Ministries is organizing  a 9 week mobile summer food program beginning June 14, 2010.  The following primary responsibilities and required standards for each church that participates in the program:

  1. Assist site supervisors in controlling and maintaining lines for participating children.
  2. Assist with passing out meals to participating children.
  3. Assistance with controlling and eliminating any leftover trash and/or meals from each location.
  4. Assisting site supervisors with crowd control.

In addition to these responsibilities, the following requirements are necessary for each group of candidates who are seeking to participate:

  1. A minimum of one full week (Mon.- Fri 8:30am-5:00pm) of participation
  2. Reliable transportation and ability to travel frequently throughout the city of Dallas and surrounding areas. (1 car and driver per each route)
  3. Ability to work in a fast paced environment that requires a lot of one on one interaction
  4. Basic communication skills including interaction with children, crowd control, etc.

Reimbursements:

  • Mileage reimbursement of $0.50 per mile in mileage obtained through travel occurred as related to the program (one mileage reimbursement per group 4 individuals)
  • A daily lunch reimbursement will be provided for each participating individual.

The program will allow students to interact with various community outreach programs for children while incorporating the fundamental values and beliefs of true mission work. As noted in the requirements, is group is asked to dedicate a MINIMUM of 1 FULL week (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm). Please choose from the following weeks:

  • June 14- June 18
  • June 21- June 25
  • June 28- July 2
  • July 5- July 9
  • July 12- July 16
  • July 19- July 23
  • July 26- July 30
  • August 2- August 6
  • August 9- August 13

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ashley Douglas, Program Manager
Nurture, Knowledge, & Nutrition
Central Dallas Ministries
409 N. Haskell Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246
P: 214-828-1085 Ext. 140
F: 214-828-6392
www.centraldallasministries.org

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