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Volunteering in Programs Funded by Heart & Soul

Hundreds of volunteers work year-round for the various programs funded by Heart & Soul. Recently, Ashley Garrett, a new member of the Heart & Soul Board talked about her experiences serving in the program that provides nutritious lunches each Friday to disadvantaged guests.

"During the past 12 years as a volunteer at the Friday Soup Kitchen, I have set tables, bought aprons, prepared sandwiches, made coffee and poured juice. All of it has been fabulous - but the best part has been interacting with our guests and the other volunteers.

“After all of this time at the Soup Kitchen, I have discovered one thing that is universal in everyone - this intense need to create a personal connection. It is an amazing thing to witness and it happens at all different ages. It is the kindergartener who, after working on a group soup kitchen project with her class, brought in $4.00 of her own money to donate to us. It is an older guest who spends time talking to his young waiter - a boy from PS 79. It is a group of North Carolina high school students who traveled al the way to New York City to perform for us on hand bells. Volunteering is a great way to create a personal connection.

And, volunteering can start anytime - at 5 or at 70. I know; I've seen it happen."

If you would be interested in volunteering, please let us know by sending an email message to:

Volunteer@heartandsoulfund.org

Let us know your interests, talents and availability. We will put you in touch with program leaders to find the best match for you and the service program.

Thank you for your interest and support,
C. William Bechman,
President of the Heart & Soul Charitable Fund, Inc.