OC Around the Table - Volunteer Opportunities

Overview

Volunteer with OC Around the Table and help bring our community together through connection, service, and a shared meal.

Volunteer with OC Around the Table!

OC Around the Table (OCAT) is a large, free community potluck that brings people together through the simple act of sharing a meal. The event is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers, community leaders, and local partners who share a common vision of fostering connection, inclusion, and community across Orange County.

Thousands of attendees from different cultures, backgrounds, and communities come together around shared tables to meet their neighbors, build relationships, and strengthen community connections. Participants bring their own food and enjoy the gathering together.

We are looking for friendly and dependable volunteers to help create a welcoming, organized, and meaningful experience for everyone.

Volunteer Opportunities & Shifts

Choose the volunteer role and shift that works best for you during registration. Space is limited for each shift.

Setup Volunteer — 12:00 PM–3:00 PM

Help prepare the event space, arrange materials and supplies, and assist with general setup.

Arrival time: 11:30 AM

Event Support — 3:00 PM–6:00 PM

Help welcome attendees and support general event operations throughout the community gathering.

Arrival time: 2:30 PM

Breakdown & Cleanup — 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Help organize event materials, assist with breakdown, and leave the event space clean and organized.

Arrival time: 5:30 PM

Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled shift for check-in, orientation, and assignment instructions.

Volunteer Activities

Depending on your selected role, volunteer activities may include:

• Event setup and preparation
• Welcoming and checking in participants
• Providing directions and general event information
• Helping participants find tables and event areas
• Supporting event organizers and activities
• Event breakdown and light cleanup

No food preparation or food handling is required. Participants bring their own food.

Volunteers will receive instructions regarding their assigned roles before or at the beginning of their shifts. No specialized experience is required.

Volunteer Service Certificate

Volunteer service certificates are available upon request for volunteers who complete their scheduled shift. If you need a certificate to document your volunteer service or community-service hours, please indicate this during registration.

Whether you are volunteering individually or with a school, community group, nonprofit, business, or other organization, this is an opportunity to contribute to something bigger than a single event.

Together, we’re building more than an event, we’re building a stronger, more connected community.

Learn more about OC Around the Table at ocaroundthetable.org.