Provides assistance to bereaved families, coordinating the delivery and service of catered refreshments.

Ministry Responsibility Description

Brief description of ministry: Assist bereaved families by coordinating requests for food and refreshments. The committee makes arrangements for Syrianey Hall and provides set-up and kitchen support.

Qualifications: Friendly, hardworking, and able to devote 3-4 hours to work at a reception on short notice. Training: Minimal training necessary. Any training provided at reception.

Time Commitment: MUST be flexible. When volunteering to be on the committee, provide specific information on your availability (days and times). Volunteers will be called for a reception as soon as possible once a funeral reception has been scheduled, usually 2-3 days prior. Days and times vary, as well as the number of hours per reception. All volunteers are asked to arrive at Syrianey Hall when the funeral Mass begins and stay until the reception is over and everything is cleaned up.

Miscellaneous: Volunteers will be on their feet for the entire time of the reception. Activities include set-up and clean-up of tables (including food and beverage buffet tables), brew coffee, make lemonade, clean any used dishes or utensils, and general clean-up of the kitchen.