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Published 9/22/25 5:43PM

Kitchen Assistant/Server

Transition Projects, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Portland, OR
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Weekly or biweekly shift for a minimum of 3-6 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Valid OR Food Handler's Card

    Description

    Do you love to cook and meet new people? Join Transition Projects as a Volunteer Chef and help feed over 700 people a night experiencing homelessness.

    We're looking for volunteers who can reheat frozen, pre-cooked meals and serve dinner to our residents. No major cooking required, just reheat and serve! Enjoy making connections and building community with our residents while serving.

    Example shift looks like:

    5 pm - Volunteers arrive to heat up the meal and set serving station.

    6:30 pm - Volunteers serve dinner to 60-120 residents (depending on shelter).

    7 pm - Volunteers clean up kitchen and say goodbye.

    We ask volunteers commit to a weekly or biweekly meal for a minimum of 3-6 months. Valid OR Food Handler's Card is required.

    Location

    On-site

    Transition Projects

    665 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209, USA

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