Volunteering at Ladle

We are blessed to be a very popular volunteer venue (Yippee!), but this means our volunteer schedule is usually full. However, we may be able to squeeze you or your group in. Please read the instructions below. We should also mention that, although Christ is the focus of our ministry, we are happy to have volunteers of any faith (or no faith) come and serve with us.

Groups

Please note that most of our dates are already filled. But don't despair—contact us at ladle@fpcsd.org and we may be able to find a future date for your group. From time to time, due to a cancellation, dates do become available, but you must first get an “OK” for your group to come.

Families

All of the information that applies to groups also applies to families. In addition, children must be at least ten years of age to serve at Ladle. This is for the safety of children. Sorry, but there are no exceptions.

High-school Students

Francis Parker students must sign up at school in advance to be included on the list for the upcoming Sunday. Francis Parker students may arrive as early as 9:00am on Sundays and 7:30am on 2nd and 4th Saturdays (Between 9:00am and 10:00am on 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The only other students who may receive community service credit are those affiliated with First Presbyterian Church of San Diego, those who come with a scheduled group, or those students who make special arrangements through the Ladle office by email ladle@fpcsd.org

Individuals

Usually we can accommodate one or more individuals, but not always. Please email the Ladle office first at ladle@fpcsd.org to see if there is room on the Saturday or Sunday you have in mind. When you email, please mention your affiliation and how you heard about us.

FPC Members

Members of First Presbyterian Church of San Diego are welcome to serve or observe any Saturday or Sunday. Emailing in advance is helpful, though not required. Simply come down to the kitchen/dining room. On 2nd and 4th Saturdays, arrive between 7:30am and 8:00am. On Sundays, arrive any time between 9:00am and 1:30pm.

Times and tips

Scheduled groups should arrive no later than 1:30pm. There will be an orientation meeting at 1:40pm. Enter the building via the 3rd Ave entrance, which is mid-block between Date and Elm. Parking is allowed in any of our 3 lots, which are located near 3rd and Elm. Appropriate dress is casual/neat/utilitarian. We use bleach water for clean-up. Women and girls are expected to observe our policy of “moderate modesty” (the confirmation email you receive has the specifics of the Ladle dress code). Plan to stay until the program concludes at 4:15pm.