FOOD: TACO Dinner Service

Overview

Help service a complimentary meal to anyone in the community! TACO serves a meal that includes a hot entrée, 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.

Key Responsibilities: Clean up afterwards

Skills & Qualifications: No prior experience needed;
Comfortable working in a team and interacting respectfully with guests;
Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian and contact staff

Training Provided: On-site training provided at the beginning of the shift

Attire: Comfortable, closed-toe non slip shoes

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

Photos: No photos of community members are allowed

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

Parking: Paid parking on surrounding streets and lots only

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.

Population Served Families, Homeless, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual,Transgender), Low-income communities, Military/Veterans, Offenders/Ex-offenders, People with Disabilities, People with Health-based Concerns, Visitors & Travelers

Activity Type Food Preparation & Meal Services, Family Friendly

Requirements:
Age Minimum (with Adult): 9+, Minimum Age: 18+, Court Ordered Volunteer - Allowed

Monday, February 9, 2026 From 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

Add to Waiting list Currently full. Click the button above to be added to the waiting list and get notified if space becomes available.

Monday, February 16, 2026 From 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

Monday, February 23, 2026 From 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

Add to Waiting list Currently full. Click the button above to be added to the waiting list and get notified if space becomes available.

Monday, March 2, 2026 From 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

Monday, March 9, 2026 From 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

Monday, March 16, 2026 From 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

Monday, March 23, 2026 From 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

Monday, March 30, 2026 From 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Full opportunity address and directions will be sent to you by e-mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.

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.

Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity: