A Banyan Give Back Project: Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent
Help bring Hope Together to our community by supporting the Thanksgiving Tent experience in Pinellas County! Join your friends in Giving Back to our community!
The November General Tent Volunteer Opportunity helps provide families throughout Pinellas County with a full Thanksgiving meal this holiday season. Volunteers may assist with guest check-in, greeting and welcoming families, receiving community donations, hospitality, food sorting, helping guests shop for Thanksgiving groceries, assisting with guest flow, and supporting all aspects of Thanksgiving meal distribution. Assignments may vary based on shift time and operational needs, and volunteers may be assigned to different areas throughout their shift to best support the needs of the day. Every role plays an important part in helping families experience care, dignity, and hope during the Thanksgiving season. (We’ve requested to help guests to cars)
SIGN UP by going to the Registration Link: Banyan Volunteers (16 slots open as this publication)
LOCATION: Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7851 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709, USA
OUR SHIFT IS 9:00am to Noon; Arrive at 8:30-:45 to Check In
**If you’re able, please bring a nonperishable food item or a new, unwrapped toy to help local families.
Before You Arrive
• Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 8 years old to participate. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
• Dress Code: Please wear CLOSED-TOE SHOES and a shirt with sleeves. Jeans, long-length shorts, and short-sleeve t-shirts are great options. Tank tops are not permitted.
• What to Expect: Volunteer activities may involve standing, walking, light lifting, and working in a fast-paced environment. Depending on operational needs, assignments may take place indoors or outdoors. Flexibility is appreciated, as volunteer assignments may change throughout the shift to best serve our guests and support Thanksgiving operations.
• Personal Items: We recommend leaving purses, electronics, and other valuables at home or secured out of sight in your vehicle.
On Monday, November 23rd
• Follow event signage and directions from the Holiday Crew.
• Proceed to the Volunteer Services check-in area to sign in and receive your assignment.
• Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.
Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for families in our community. We look forward to seeing you!
Questions: If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Services Office at (813) 209-1045.
