WFFF Volunteer Sheet - 2025-26

Wednesday Nights for Food, Friends and Faith (WFFF) is looking for more and new volunteers to help out! 

WFFF takes place on Wednesday nights during the winter season from September to May. The meal is served from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Groups and faith formation often take place afterwards throughout the church. It’s a great time to connect with the church community. 

Please read the descriptions and instructions for each available position. If anything stands out to you please sign up! It’s all fun and the kitchen conversations and community are wonderful. 

Notes: 

  • Often folks will sign up for one of the first four roles - the “first shift” -  and then leave. Others sign up for the clean-up – “second shift” -  portion of WFFF. That is great! Many stay for the entirety: meal prep, set up, serving, and clean up. This is also great but not expected!  
  • Usually cooking and other prep for WFFF starts at 4:00 and we are usually done before 7:00 pm. And, it is a wonderful meal for the volunteers!

Cancelation policy: WFFF follows the Northfield School calendar. If school has been canceled WFFF is also canceled. We will send out notices via newsletter and social media to let you know if WFFF is cancelled or not. Click here to see the overall schedule. 

  • There will be no WFFF on March 25 or April 1.

Health & Safety: First UCC holds the right to ensure the safety and health of all participants of WFFF. First UCC also holds the right to ensure volunteers complete necessary training which keeps our facilities safe for those who have certain allergies and immunological sensitivities. 

We have many community members who have allergies and who have serious dietary restrictions. It is vital that we respect these restrictions and do what we can to accommodate those who join us for WFFF. 

These rules are here for the health and safety of everyone who volunteers and participates in WFFF. If these rules are not followed, First UCC holds the right to give health and safety trainings to all volunteers, regardless of position.

Please direct any questions or concerns to Kate at church@firstucc.org.
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As of February 5, 2026, this is the list of volunteers. Please find a blank spot, volunteer where you can, and fill in the form in the corresponding place! Contact Kate if you have questions or concerns.
Your name *
Please provide a good phone number. The lead cook will need to easily reach you. *
Set Up Crew
The Set up crew includes
  • lead cook: plans the week's menu, prepares the shopping list, cooks food and directs others in the kitchen. Lead cooks change each week and have already signed up for the dates below.
  • meal prep assistants (sous chef & junior sous-chef): helps prepare the meal and acts as second-in-command to lead cook. May assist in serving the meal and setting up the area. 
  • serving supreme: puts out plates, napkins, drinks, utensils, etc. as needed. Serves food and supports the meal prep assistants.
  • sanitizer fantastique: sanitizes surfaces before, during and after the meal and keeps the eating and serving area clean. Assists other crew members as needed.
The Set-Up crew is usually needed around 4:00 p.m. but can be needed earlier depending on the meal. The lead cook will communicate with the rest of the team beforehand on what is needed.

*Please be aware that, while tasks can and will change hands often, there is no requirement to take on a job you are not prepared for nor want to do. Please be in communication with the team and the lead cook!*

Available Positions and Dates
If you don't see the date or position you'd like to volunteer for, please contact the church office!
2/11
Sanitizer Fantastique
Lead: Joan Lindholm
3/4
Sanitizer Fantastique
Sovereign of Sweets
Lead: Randy Hachfeld
3/11
Sanitizer Fantastique
Sovereign of Sweets
Lead: Kate Kvasnak
3/18
Sous-chef 2
Sanitizer Fantastique
Sovereign of Sweets
Lead: Hans Muessig & Sarah Dennett
4/8
Sanitizer Fantastique
Sovereign of Sweets
Lead: Kate Kvasnak
4/15
Sous-chef 1
Sanitizer Fantastique
Sovereign of Sweets
Lead: Hans Muessig & Sarah Dennett
4/22
Sous-chef 1
Sanitizer Fantastique
Sovereign of Sweets
Lead: Randy Hachfeld
4/29
Sous-chef 1
Sanitizer Fantastique
Sovereign of Sweets
Lead: Hans Muessig & Sarah Dennett
Clean Up Crew
The Clean up crew includes: 
  • Compost Wrangler: Keeps an eye on the compost bins and makes sure people are aware of what goes where (recycling, trash, compost.) Answers questions about compost. Helps with clean up and wiping down tables.
  • Leftover Master: Helps with clean up and is in charge of packing up food and distributing leftovers to those who would like to take food home.
  • 2 Dishwasher Extraordinaire's: quite self-explanatory -- cleans the dishes and makes sure everything is in tip-top shape once WFFF is over! 
Clean up crew is usually there from 6-7 p.m. depending on how many people showed up for the meal.

*Please be aware that, while tasks can and will change hands often, there is no requirement to take on a job you are not prepared for nor want to do. Please be in communication with the team and the lead cook!*

Available Positions and Dates
If you don't see the date or position you'd like to volunteer for, please contact the church office!
2/25
Leftover Master
Lead: Randy Hachfeld
3/4
Leftover Master
Lead: Joan Lindholm
3/11
Compost Wrangler
Leftover Master
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 1
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 2
Lead: Kate Kvasnak
3/18
Compost Wrangler
Leftover Master
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 1
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 2
Lead: Hans Muessig & Sarah Dennett
4/8
Compost Wrangler
Leftover Master
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 1
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 2
Lead: Kate Kvasnak
4/15
Compost Wrangler
Leftover Master
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 1
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 2
Lead: Hans Muessig & Sarah Dennett
4/22
Compost Wrangler
Leftover Master
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 1
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 2
Lead: Randy Hachfeld
4/29
Compost Wrangler
Leftover Master
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 1
Dishwasher Extraordinaire 2
Lead: Hans Muessig & Sarah Dennett
These are other positions that are just as important but may not be needed or necessary for each meal. If you are interested in volunteering for one (or both) please do so! And please write the date and anything else you'd like us to know below.
Are you interested in volunteering this once, more consistently, or when you can?
Please leave any questions or concerns below!
Thank you for volunteering! The church office and the WFFF Lead Cook will be in touch with more details. Please check your email or text messages on the Friday before the date you signed up for any updates. 
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