Group Volunteers

Volunteers make it possible for us to distribute more than 35 million meals to San Diegans facing hunger annually. We strive to create a positive environment for all our volunteers and hope you meet some new friends. But why stop there? Bring your friends, family, and coworkers to your next volunteer shift and share our mission with your community! Group volunteers are welcome year-round.

Once you have submitted a request for a group volunteer shift, our team will reach out to you to confirm within 3-5 business days.

• Volunteer Group Reservations are only made for groups of 5 or more. Interested in volunteering with a smaller group? Visit our volunteer page to sign up.
• Weekday Volunteer Shifts are restricted to 15 volunteers or less to ensure the safety of all volunteers and staff.
• Saturday volunteer shifts are our most requested volunteer opportunity. As such, you will likely need to schedule a group volunteer shift 3 to 4 months in advance.
• All volunteers must be six years of age or older to participate at volunteer shifts in the Distribution Center.
  • In the Distribution Center, we require 1 adult volunteer per 5 volunteers ages 6 to 13.
  • In the Distribution Center, we require 1 adult volunteer per 10 volunteers ages 14 to 15.
• To participate at volunteer shifts in the community, volunteers must be 14 years of age or older.
  • At distributions in the community, we require 1 adult volunteer per volunteer ages 14 to 16.