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Published 9/24/25 1:34PM

Senior Nutrition Volunteers Needed (Oceanside)

The Salvation Army San Diego Regional Office
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Oceanside, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Must commit to volunteering at least once a week for 3 months.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be at least 18 years old. We are NOT accepting court-ordered volunteers for this opportunity.

    Description

    Senior Nutrition Volunteers Needed (Oceanside)

    Join Our Senior Nutrition Volunteer Team!

    • *THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS OR MORE. **

    Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us serve food and drinks to our senior clients. Your efforts will bring smiles and hope to many!

    What You'll Do:

    • Serve Refreshments: Delight our senior clients by serving coffee, tea, and water.
    • Distribute Joy: Assist in handing out meals to our community members.
    • Assemble Utensil Sets: Prepare utensil sets to ensure our senior nutrition lunches are ready to enjoy.

    Qualifications:

    • Screening Process: Requires a quick interview over the phone, a background check, three references, and a few online trainings.
    • Weekly Commitment: Must commit to volunteering at least once a week for 6 months.
    • Strength and Stamina: Able to lift and carry a 20-pound food bag and stand for most of the shift.
    • Heart for Service: Must be able to work with the public and have a passion for helping homeless and low-income individuals.

    Please Note: We are NOT accepting court-ordered community service volunteers for this position. Please e-mail adriana.thiele@usw.salvationarmy.org for more information on youth volunteer opportunities.

    Shifts:

    Monday through Friday

    8:30am -11:30am

    Location

    On-site

    The Salvation Army, Oceanside Corps

    3935 Lake Boulevard, Oceanside, California, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please submit an on-line application and someone will reply with further instructions.

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