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East End Winter Shelter · East Liberty

Evening meal service

Friday, January 2, 1970 · 5:00–8:00 PM · 3 hours

Three people preparing plates of food together in a kitchen

Plate and serve dinner for 90–120 guests, then help with cleanup and dish return.

What to expect

What to wear
Closed-toe shoes, hair tied back, no loose sleeves.
Activity level
Moderate: standing for most of the shift.
Group size
8 volunteers on the line.
Who else is there
Kitchen manager plus two residents on staff.
Accessibility
Accessibility: Step-free entrance and seated tasks are available. View accessibility and accommodation details.

Accessibility and accommodations

Wheelchair access
Wheelchair accessible. Step-free kitchen entrance through the side door on Hays St.
Seating and breaks
Seated prep tasks available on request. Ask when you arrive.
Physical and sensory
Busy and loud for the first hour, with standing at the serving line and warm kitchen temperatures.
Parking and transit
One accessible space beside the Hays St entrance. The 71 and 77 buses stop on Penn Ave.
Requesting an accommodation
Email or call Ray Buchanan before the opportunity and describe the accommodation you need.

Illustrative contact informationAccessibility questions go to ray.buchanan@example.org or (412) 555-0163. You can also Contact Pittsburgh Cares.

The vibe

Busy and fast for the first hour, calm after. Staff are direct with instructions, which most people find reassuring.

Your point of contact

Ray Buchanan, Kitchen Manager

Illustrative contact information

ray.buchanan@example.org

(412) 555-0163

A person, not a shared inbox. Reachable before the opportunity.

Pro tips from past volunteers (1)

  • Enter through the side door on Hays St after 4:45 PM.