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Published 11/3/25 6:48PM

Kitchen Volunteering

L.A. Family Housing
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    November 3, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT-8
    End Date:
    December 30, 2025, 11:59 PM GMT-8
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    YOUR ACTIVITY: Volunteering in the kitchen can be a great way to give back to your community. Whether you're helping to prepare meals for those in need, or assisting with kitchen duties such as food serving, bussing, or greeting, your time and effort can make a significant impact on those transitioning away from homelessness. Please keep in mind that you will be asked to also tend to the dining area where you will interact with the participants that LAFH serves.

    YOUR IMPACT: Provide quality service by serving nourishing meals for those who may not otherwise have access to them. You can also help to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can gather and connect over a warm meal.

    Days available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

    Lunch Shift: 11:30 am-2:00 pm

    Dinner Shift: 4:30 pm-7:00 pm

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA) YOU EARN FROM PARTICIPATING IN THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

    • Communication
    • Organization
    • Customer service
    • Serving

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be 18+
    • Must complete Volunteer Seminar + Training
    • Dress code: Pants, closed-toed shoes, and clean shirt. All volunteers will be required to wear a hairnet and gloves.

    We do not fulfill court-ordered volunteer hours.

    QUESTIONS: Please email Volunteer@LAFH.org and we'll be happy to help.

    Location

    On-site
    Los Angeles, CA, USA
    Directions

    Location information will be sent over once the volunteer seminar is completed and you have successfully signed up for the kitchen volunteering via the LAFH website.

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