Nonprofit
Published 11/7/25 3:42PM

Monday Dinner Service

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Diego, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    3:15pm to 5:15pm, Mondays
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    8+
    Other Requirements:
    Closed toe shoe, favorite apron and bring your own water bottle if needed.

    Description

    Help service a complimentary meal to anyone in the community! TACO serves a meal that includes a hot entree, fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, pastries, homemade soup, juice, and coffee.

    Dinner is served to the guests by volunteers in a cafeteria-style setting inside and guests enjoy the meal outside on the patio. Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will be asking for a volunteer to assist with dishes.

    Tentative schedule:

    3:45pm - Dinner service starts

    5:00pm - Dinner service ends and volunteers start cleaning up the area

    5:15pm - Clinics (medical, dental, and legal) start arriving to utilize the area

    Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

    Attire: Comfortable, closed-toe non slip shoes

    Masks are optional. Please bring your own water bottle.

    Physical Ability: If you are willing to assist with setting up/taking down the tables and chairs, you will be lifting no more than 20 lbs.

    Waiver: Please fill out the T.A.C.O participation waiver before starting your shift. They are available at the entrance of TACO.

    Photos: No photos of community members are allowed

    Note: Parents wishing to bring children younger than minimum age stated below, please reach out directly to the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator to discuss alternate age appropriate opportunities available.

    Parking: Paid street parking and paid lot parking surrounding.

    About Third Avenue Charitable Organization (TACO)

    Third Avenue Charitable Organization is a community drawn together to support the dignity, health, and well-being of people among us experiencing homelessness and poverty.

    Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:

    Click on the link below to sign up.

    https://signup.com/go/DEfcyny

    Location

    On-site
    1420 Third Avenue, San Diego, California, US

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