FOOD: Serve at Safe Sleep Site

Overview

NOTE:
Adult volunteers only. (NO MINORS) Dreams for Change oversees the City of San Diego's safe sleep site which provides shelter and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteers are needed to help the Dreams for Change staff set up, serve, and clean up meals for participants at the safe sleep site. This will free up staff to work with participants, providing support services, while volunteers serve meals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up for event
• Serve meals
• Clean up afterwards

Skills &

Qualifications:

• No prior experience needed
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs and stand for prolonged periods
• Must not have food allergies due to proximity to various food items
• Volunteers must be adults (no minors allowed)

Training Provided:

On-site training provided at the beginning of the shift

Attire: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade. Volunteers should wear sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat

Bring: Water bottle

Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing, lifting of 20 lbs, and no food allergies. Unfortunately this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations. The space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible

Weather: This opportunity is not canceled in the event of inclement weather. Meals are provided every day, rain or shine

Photos: No photos or recordings can be taken on-site

Note: Clearing a Megan's Law California Sex Offender search before your first shift is required to participate in this opportunity. You must download the Hands On Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. If you do not sign in using the app, your service hours will not be verified and their team will not go back and modify them.

The Hands On Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play.
You will sign in at the Dreams for Change Kiosk and open the Hands On Connect app to scan the Hands on San Diego QR code before starting your opportunity. If you do not download and sign-in with the on-site Hands on San Diego QR Code, your hours will not count

The mission of Dreams for Change is to respond to the needs of communities by creating innovative and cost-effective programs to empower and stabilize the lives of underserved families and individuals.

Population Served:
Homeless

Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+

Upcoming opportunities:

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Friday, January 30, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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• Wednesday, February 4, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, February 5, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Friday, February 6, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, February 11, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, February 12, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Friday, February 13, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, February 18, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, February 19, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Friday, February 20, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, February 25, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Thursday, February 26, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Friday, February 27, 2026 From 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Your donation means more volunteers making an impact on San Diego nonprofits, schools, and parks.

In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account.

This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:

• Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
• Create a new team to sign up.

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