About this Event
Experience Thanksgiving in a meaningful way by serving alongside OurCalling’s staff and volunteers as we welcome our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Choose a volunteer team, build connections, share a meal, and help create a warm, welcoming environment where every neighbor feels seen, cared for, and valued. Register today to choose your volunteer team and reserve your spot at OurThanksgiving!
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Volunteer Check In
Info: Volunteers will receive their event T-Shirt at Check In and be able to purchase additional shirts at this time.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Volunteer Training
Info: All volunteers will come together for a welcome from OurCalling's Founders, Carolyn & Wayne Walker, and brief training on how to engage with our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Team Huddles
Info: All volunteers will split up into their assigned teams and connect with the Staff member leading that team. This team huddle is time for instructions and prayer over the day.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee, Pastry, and Games
Info: We will serve coffee and pastries to our neighbors at stations around the building. At the same time, Table Hosts will start connecting with neighbors and playing games. Each table will have dominoes, cards, go fish, and word search activities available.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
️Thanksgiving Lunch
Info: The meal will be served restaurant style as servers bring the plated food directly to each table. This is a time to break bread together and love our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Dallas.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Dessert
Info: A thanksgiving meal is not complete without PIE!
Event venue & nearby stays
OurCalling, 1702 South Cesar Chavez Boulevard, Dallas, United States
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