LUM Summer of Service – It’s Not Too Late
LUM Opportunities Galore – Camp, Pantry, Shelter
Hey, want to make this summer count? Joining the LUM Summer of Service means you get to make a real difference in your community, tackling immediate needs and seeing the impact of your efforts firsthand.
So, what are you waiting for? Find your match and convince a friend or two to join you. LUM has endless opportunities — whether it’s helping out at the shelter, providing meals, assisting with food pantries, or pitching in at the child care program. Plus, consider joining our Food Rescue Initiative or providing To-Go Meals. For more details, click the button or see below.
Shelter — Volunteers
Needed each evening from 8 p.m. – 7 a.m. -or- 8 p.m. – midnight. Check-in guests, serve meals and distribute bedding & shower items. Training is provided. Learn More.
Shelter — Provide Meals
A simple meal for 48 shelter guests is needed each evening at 8 p.m. Planning and preparing a meal is a great activity for groups. You may stay and serve the meal or drop it off in advance. Learn more.
Food Pantry
Volunteers are needed Monday afternoons (Noon to 4 p.m.) & Thursday mornings (9 a.m. – noon) in downtown Lafayette. Check-in clients, enter data, pick up food, assist clients in shopping & organize the pantry. Learn more.
Child Care — Aides
Needed each weekday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Help children with math, reading, arts & crafts and recreation; prepare and serve snack and lunch, and supervise study trips. Training provided. Learn more.
To-Go Meals — Prepare
LUM offers simple To-Go Meals all yearlong in the LUM Office during regular hours (M-F, 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). It is a great activity for families, youth groups, churches, groups, classrooms, and businesses. Learn more.
Food Rescue Initiative
Needed weekday mornings & evening and Saturdays. Pick up surplus food at local bakeries & coffeeshops and delivery them to LUM. Also, LUM is looking for an individual to coordinate the program. Learn more.
Ready to dive in? Head to LUMserve.org/volunteer or email or call Terri Anderson, the LUM volunteer coordinator (volunteer@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691).