Volunteer
Here at Trudy’s Kid’s Cafe, we are all about community! Have you ever heard the phrase “it takes a village”? If you spend any time with the Trudy’s Kids Cafe family, you’ll see that statement rings true.
The Cafe runs almost entirely on volunteer efforts and donations. Without help from people like you, we would not be able to serve our community effectively. We have partnered with countless programs, such as the Boys and Girls Club, Beta Club, Greek life, and many more. We pride ourselves on our ability to partner with our surrounding communities and teach young people the value of hard work and helping others.
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Choose an option that works best for you or your group:
Cooking
Work with our chefs to cook simple meals or put together lunch bags. This option is great for college or adult organizations, as it requires a little more attention to detail. That being said, the meals are not difficult to prepare - all come with detailed instructions, and you will be working closely with a few of our staff members. Prior cooking or restaurant experience is not required but can be helpful.
Meal Drop-Off
Drop off meal kits to families in the Obion County area. Since its inception, Trudy’s Kids Cafe has provided meal kit delivery. Meal drop-off can make a huge difference for some children who may have no other way to access the Cafe. Volunteers will be asked to drive (in a Trudy’s Kids Cafe car) the meals to different families in the Obion County area. This option is great for individuals who want to donate their time without a group or organization to volunteer with.
Activity Managing
Supervise and participate in after-school activities with our students. Our kids have access to a variety of games and activities in our lounge area. We try to maintain at least one adult supervisor, or game leader, per activity in the Cafe. Children can choose from a variety of different games, such as sports, cards, video games, board games, puzzles, art, and more. This option is great for high school and college students who want to get involved and have fun while making a meaningful difference in their community.
Location Volunteering
Volunteer at different locations and spend time outside during the summer. During certain parts of the year, Trudy’s Kids Cafe opens up multiple mobile locations in Obion for students across the county to access. Volunteers for these locations are needed to distribute food and water, set up and take down the site tent, and supervise any kids spending time at the location. This option is great for adult or college organizations, since the volunteers will be responsible for monitoring many children at one time.
Trudy’s Kids Cafe aims to be a shining example of the power of community and collaboration. Our commitment to serving the community wouldn't be possible without the unwavering support of volunteers and donors like you. Whether you choose to volunteer your time in the kitchen, engage in after-school activities, help with our mobile locations, or contribute to our meal kit delivery service, your efforts make a substantial difference in the lives of the children we serve. We're deeply grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and the organizations that have joined us in this mission.
If you're interested in becoming a part of our community and making a positive impact, please complete our volunteer application. Thankfully, we have many amazing people who have been willing to dedicate their time and energy to help our cause. We are allowing organizations and individuals to apply for volunteer hours at this time. Fill out the application below, and please make sure to include the correct number of volunteers in your group, as well as the correct number of hours that your group wants to work. We will contact you with any available time slots as soon as they become available on a first come, first serve basis.
We appreciate your enthusiasm to work with our program! If you want to find more ways to support Trudy’s Kids Cafe, visit our Donations page. Want to learn more about Trudy’s Kids Cafe? Read our story here.
Together, we can continue to support the children of Obion County and help them thrive. Your involvement in Trudy's Kid's Cafe truly makes a significant difference, one meal and one smile at a time. Thank you for being a vital part of our village.
ALL volunteers will be required to perform a background check and provide driver’s licenses, or an equivalent form of government issued identification at the time of application (exceptions made only for school groups or groups with school age children).