Fifth-Visit-All-Souls-4-5-10

On Monday I went to All Souls. This is my second time visiting here. Now that I know the place my jobs becomes easier to manage so I can work faster. I went to go help setup and prepare for this nights meal. I started off preparing the dessert for tonight. It was cookies and brownies and I had to put several on each plate. I had 29 plates for the 29 tables. There were 2 tables of 4, 5 tables of 10, and 22 tables of 8. I first took a napkin and covered the plate with it, and then I took a cookie or a brownie and placed 4, 8, or 10 depending on the tables. The two four tables I put four brownies on a plate. Then I used a mixture of tiny and regular chocolate chip and then sugar cookies. I did the same for the table of 10. One important thing is each table had to have the same amount and types of treats. Otherwise there would be fight if someone saw that someone else at their table got a brownie when they got a cookie. I finished by stacking them all on a trey and storing them for later. I then help setup the tables, which is a lot of work since there are 29 tables. I first helped unfold each of the twenty-nine, and then I put a green tablecloth around each one. Depending on the table size either 4, 8, or 10 chairs were setup. Next bowls where put in front of each chair setting followed by silverware, napkins, and cups. Lastly a flower was put on each table for decoration. One thing I like about this place is that everything seems to be organized and they treat people like their guests by making things look nice. This gave a more welcoming feel that makes me happy to always come and help volunteer. This time the job list was quite full, so I only got to partake in several activities. I am looking forward to our teach-in so that I can share all these great places that are helping make a difference.