Volunteers at Martha's Table

Monday, June 05, 2006

Volunteers are critical to the success of Martha's Table. Volunteers range in age from elementary students to retirees. Schools, church groups, civic groups, business and law offices, employees from many businesses around the Washington DC metro area make up the corps of 4000 regular volunteers and the approximately 4000 additional individuals and groups that give occasional service. We also have volunteers coming from many church and youth groups from around the US. In addition, we have visits from international groups from Hungary, Africa, Russia, Latin America, China, and Japan. Martha's Table is being used as a model for learning how to attract, retain and utilize volunteer services to maximize their potential.

To learn more about volunteer activities or to schedule a time to volunteer please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 202-328-6608 or volunteer@marthastable.org.

Volunteer activities are available in the following areas:

• Preparing food
• Making sandwiches
• Working with children in the Day Care
• Tutoring and/or mentoring in the children and youth programs
• Sorting clothes for display in Martha's Outfitters
• Driving and staffing McKenna's Wagons vans

School or Court-Mandated Community Service

As availability in our schedule allows, Martha's Table is able to accommodate those completing school or court mandated community service. Prior to your arrival, you must schedule an appointment with the Volunteer Coordinator to receive approval to volunteer at Martha's Table, complete our Community Service Orientation, and discuss necessary paperwork and tracking of hours.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 202.328.6608 or volunteer@marthastable.org to schedule a Community Service appointment and Orientation.