FPC is hosting the unhoused through Room In The Inn and we need volunteers for breakfast, lunch, driving, and innkeeping. Upcoming dates are November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, and March 19.
If we don’t fill all volunteer slots, we will have to pause the program for the rest of the year. We’re also looking for new volunteers—not just the same people volunteering multiple times.
Please sign up here now to help us continue serving! Deadline is November 3 to fill all spots.
Innkeeper: Will stay overnight with guests to be onsite if any needs arise. Innkeepers arrive by 6:30pm on Wednesday evening and depart shortly after 6am on Thursday morning. We require 2 innkeepers and will match you with someone you feel comfortable with. If you want to know more or have questions, please reach out to Brent Sower.
To drive the FPC bus - you must be 25 years old and have a valid driver license free from any restrictions. Driver’s will have an annual Motor Vehicle Report check which will determine their eligibility to drive based on infractions on their driving record. You do not need a CDL to drive the bus. If you would like to become an authorized FPC bus driver, reach out to Catherine Olson.
Breakfast Instructions - provide food for our 10 guests (plus 2 innkeepers). Breakfast can be dropped off Wednesday night with instructions to heat and serve in the morning OR arrive at the church at 5am on Thursday to serve by 5:30am.
We typically try to provide:
Drinks: 1 gallon of orange juice or individual servings (no milk- coffee provided).
Hot prepared food: Sausage/ham and/or egg biscuit (2 each if small), breakfast casserole/quiche, bacon/ham slices w/toast or biscuits and jelly, hard boiled eggs w/toast or biscuits.
Cold prepared & convenience food: Breakfast bars, oatmeal, muffins, doughnuts.
Bagels are hard for a lot of guests to eat. Yogurt, as a rule, is not eaten.
Fruits: Bananas, mixed fresh fruit, individual canned fruits/applesauce, grapes.
Whole apples are not recommended due to oral health issues.
Optional Items: Chocolate milk, cheese sticks/cubes/slices, be creative.
Lunch Instructions - please try to bring lunches pre-packed if possible into individual bags (1 bag for each of our 10 guests.) Lunches typically include:
2 decaffeinated drinks: no water (bottles not allowed in bldg): soda, fruit juice, gatorade.
2 sandwiches: 1 meat sandwich (turkey, ham, roast beef, chicken, or chicken salad)
1 sandwich that will stay fresh at room temperature (cheese, peanut butter or tuna kits).
Bagels are very hard for some guests to eat.
1 or both fruit and/or vegetable: Carrot or celery sticks (thin strips please), cucumbers, oranges, tangerines, pears, bananas, fruit cups, applesauce, fruit snacks, dried fruit, raisins.
Whole apples are not recommended due to oral health issues.
1 or more snacks: Chips, pretzels, assorted (100 calorie snack packs), cheese & crackers, nuts, trail mix
Dessert: Homemade or Individually wrapped (think Little Debbie)
