A good way to start volunteering at Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is by serving a meal. We serve three meals a day, seven days a week. Schedule yourself as frequently or infrequently as you would like! Meal times are: Breakfast: 5:30am – 7:30a Lunch: 10:30am – 12:45pm Dinner: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Duties: Serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to the clients and the homeless. Help with the preparation of some food items and light clean up. Qualifications: * Stand for at least one hour. * Lift 10 pounds. * Under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

To be a volunteer for one of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Program positions you must have the heart of a servant, have an inviting manner; and be an encourager. The CVRM Fellowship/Mentor is a one-on-one relationship building program. It is recommended that minimum of one-hour per week be set aside for interaction specific to the Fellowship/Mentor Application. Mentors develop a positive, God centered, relationship with a client who is participating in an intensive program of restorations. Mentors provide a strategic context for reminding individuals of God’s plan to restore their lives and for cheering progress towards their future. The Tutor/Instructor’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: •Conduct sessions one-on-one or in a classroom. •Provide clients with academic assistance on the subjects assigned. •Evaluate client’s progress. •Provide bi-weekly written comments and observations on the client assigned. •Coordinate with the tutorial or Instructor Program staff regarding student attendance. •Schedule meetings with program Supervisor regarding particular students as needed.

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is a place where the church group can work together to be of service to others. For businesses, serving at CVRM provides a wonderful opportunity for employees to work together through a rewarding experience that is beneficial for the company, the employee and the entire community. Duties and Qualifications will vary depending on the project. Log onto www.cvrm.org/volunteercentral

We could use volunteer support preparing meals. Meal demand has increased from over 750 meals per day to over 950 meals due to closure of West End Shelter. Thank you.