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Serve Meals to Those in Need at Soupe Populaire

Serve Meals to Those in Need at Soupe Populaire

Theme Poverty
Location Vaud
Event format Single Day
  • Overview
  • Your Impact
  • What to expect
  • Schedule
  • Event details
  • Location

About the event

Join us for a meaningful volunteering experience at the Soupe Populaire in Lausanne, where you will help serve warm meals to people in need in a welcoming and respectful environment. This activity offers participants the opportunity to support the local community through direct social engagement while contributing to an important daily service for vulnerable individuals.

Volunteers will assist with meal distribution, interact respectfully with guests, and help ensure that the service runs smoothly and efficiently. The atmosphere is collaborative, supportive, and rewarding, making this an ideal activity for anyone wishing to make a positive social impact through simple but valuable actions.

No previous experience is required. A short introduction will be provided upon arrival, and the onsite team will guide volunteers throughout the activity.

Your Impact

  • Support the daily nourishment of vulnerable individuals
  • Promote community engagement through social interaction
  • Enhance the efficiency of meal distribution services

What to expect

  • Serve warm meals to individuals in need
  • Collaborate with a supportive volunteer team
  • Participate in a reflective debriefing session

Schedule

1
Welcome and Orientation
Participants are greeted by the coordination team, receive an introduction to the facility, safety instructions, and their volunteer roles.
2
Setup
Volunteers prepare the serving area, organize materials, and receive gloves and aprons before guests arrive.
3
Serve Meals
Volunteers serve meals to guests, assist with trays, support the kitchen, and ensure the dining area remains tidy.
4
Cleanup
After the meal service, volunteers help clean tables, serving equipment, and common areas.
5
Debrief and Closing
A brief debriefing session is held to reflect on the experience, share feedback, and enjoy drinks and cookies in an informal setting.

Event details

Capacity
Minimum participants: 1, Maximum participants: 5
Availability
Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Days - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
What we provide
Equipment - Gloves and aprons will be provided to all volunteers by the organization.
Good to know
Experience - None
Physical Activity - Light
Event condition
Environment - Indoor
What to bring
Arrival at the venue
Languages
French

Location

  • Lunch Shift
Description

The Soupe Populaire is conveniently located near the M2 metro stop “Bessière,” making it easily accessible by public transportation in Lausanne.

Start
Rue Saint-Martin 12, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland | 11:30
End
Rue Saint-Martin 12, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland | 14:00
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Lunch Shift
11:30 – 14:00
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