We are participating in meal service at Catholic Charities. All spots have been taken. No more available spots for volunteers - mw 3/18/26
Signed Up (11): Ilya, Michelle, Yanna, Betsy, Julie, Duy, Susan, John, Megan, Tav, Tav's dad
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Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering at the Community Meal! Please read this information about the Community Meal prior to signing up for service.
Community Meal Volunteer Requirements
Must follow dress code: long pants (no shorts, skirts, or leggings), shirt with sleeves (no tank tops or crop tops), closed toe shoes (no crocs or sandals)
Must be willing to serve in all areas of the Community Meal and at the discretion of the Dining staff
Must be able to stand for 2 hours
Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
Minimum age to volunteer is 14 (minors younger than 16 must have a supervising adult volunteering).
Should feel well and be free of cold, flu, or Covid symptoms.
We ask volunteers to arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled shift to allow time for check in. PLEASE NOTE: due to the nature of our operations, we are unable to accept volunteers that arrive more than 10 minutes after their scheduled shift.
Community Meal Volunteer Roles
Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of roles at the Community Meal! You will be assigned a role when you arrive for service. We appreciate your flexibility in this process.
Volunteers could have the following assignments:
Assisting in set up and breakdown
Serving guests
Taking dishes to breakdown stations
Sanitizing tables
Receiving dishes to prepare for washing
Taking tickets
Giving water to guests
Sweeping
Who You Will Interact with in the Community Meal
As a volunteer at the Community Meal you will serve individuals and families seeking a hot meal. Although the Community Meal is free and open to the public, many of the clients we serve are experiencing homelessness. During the meal, you will also interact with other volunteers and the Catholic Charities staff.
Please note our clients come from a variety of life experiences and circumstances. If you have a questionable or uncomfortable interaction with a client, notify a Catholic Charities staff member immediately.
Community Meal FAQ
Who does the Community Meal serve? The Community Meal is free and open to the public and serves anyone in need of a meal including families, seniors, and individuals.
How many people utilize the Community Meal each day? An average of 400 people receive a hot meal each day.
Can volunteers receive food from the Community Meal? To avoid any potential conflict of interest, volunteers may not receive free services at CCSN.
If you have questions e-mail volunteer@catholiccharities.com or call 702-387-4733.
