FOOD: TACO Dinner Service

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.

Tentative schedule:

• 3:45pm - Dinner service starts
• 5:00pm - Dinner service ends and volunteers start cleaning up the area
• 5:15pm - Clinics (medical, dental, and legal) start arriving to utilize the area

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, January 19, 2026 From3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Monday, January 26, 2026 From3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Monday, February 2, 2026 From3:15 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 9, 2026 From3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Monday, February 16, 2026 From3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Monday, February 23, 2026 From3:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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