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Published 3/4/26 6:04PM

Kitchen Volunteers Needed – Help Serve Meals at OMS (Open Meal Site)

OSL (Operation: Sack Lunch)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Monday through Friday, 1:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be 18 or older to volunteer at the OMS

    Description

    Kitchen Volunteers Needed – Help Serve Meals at OMS (Open Meal Site)

    OSL Serves offers a meaningful service opportunity to support our team in serving hot lunch at Seattle’s Open Meal Service (OMS) site, located at the Compass Center.

    Volunteers in this role focus on meal service—helping ensure that each guest receives a warm, welcoming, and dignified dining experience. This opportunity is ideal for small groups looking to give back together in a direct and impactful way.

    What You’ll Do

    • Serve hot meals to guests during lunch service
    • Help create a welcoming and respectful environment
    • Support efficient flow of meal distribution
    • Assist with light cleanup related to service

    Location

    On-site

    Open Meal Site- The Compass Center, Pioneer Square

    Seattle, WA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    To get started, please reach out to Alissa at Alissa@OSLServes.org

    to complete the required volunteer waiver and schedule your shift at the OMS (open meal site) located at the Compass Center. We look forward to coordinating your visit!

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