VOLUNTEER
we are welcoming our volunteers again!
If you are interested in volunteering with OSL, please email us at volunteerosl@oslserves.org.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Our volunteers work throughout the day to provide thousands of meals to numerous partner agencies supporting woman, children, seniors, veterans, men, and challenged populations.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer involvement includes, but is not limited to: Meal preparation, serving meals to our food insecure communities, supporting OSL staff in processing donations, inventory, cleaning, and organization of storage spaces.
Our volunteer shifts are:
Sunday through Thursday from 9:00am-2:00pm. This option is open to groups.
Monday through Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm. OSL offers a service option to help our OSL team serve a hot lunch at Seattle’s Open Meal Service. This option is open to small groups. Volunteers for this service must be at least 18 years of age.
Walk-in (Unscheduled) Volunteers: Due to staffing and planning OSL cannot and does not accept walk-in/unscheduled volunteers.
Masks may be required depending on current outbreaks. Vaccinations are not required.
Age requirements and restrictions:
Adult Chaperones must be 21+ years of age
17 yrs and younger: All minor volunteers (under the age of 18) must be accompanied by a responsible adult (21yrs+) at a ratio of 1 adult to 5 minors. OSL requires that each parent/guardian sign our permission form and bring it with them on their day of volunteering. A link to our volunteer form will be provided upon confirmation of scheduling.
18 yrs+: In order to volunteer solo/individually (unchaperoned) volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
FOR YOUTH AND SCHOOL GROUPS: chaperones must be provided at a ratio of 1 per every 5 students. A school sanctioned chaperone or a parent/guardian must be present on site for the duration of the minor’s volunteer service. A group sign in sheet will be provided on the day of service.
CORPORATE GROUPS: While not a requirement OSL asks each corporate group to consider a donation to OSL to support our continuing mission to end hunger. Corporate groups or individuals are also encouraged to research corporate matching programs and to explore their employer’s options for supporting their staff in volunteer service.
Court Ordered Community Service: OSL offers opportunities for volunteers to complete their community service obligations on an individual basis.
You can also support OSL by making a donation to support our organization. More information can be found here. Many individuals who don't have time to spend with us support us through our $31 club, donating one dollar for each day of the month.
Whatever option best suits your needs the OSL team looks forward to working with you. Thank you for your support.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please email our team at:
volunteerosl@oslserves.org
APPLICATION FORMS
Please download and complete the volunteer form prior to your scheduled volunteer experience with OSL. We look forward to working with you!
Volunteer Forms– Printable PDF
Corporate Opportunities & Guidelines – Printable PDF
Volunteer Survey – Printable PDF
DRESS CODE
Attire must be appropriate for kitchen oriented tasks. No revealing tank tops, crop tops or above the knee shorts. No open toed shoes. We encourage comfortable clothing. Long hair must be tied back in a bun or braid. We also provide hairnets and beard nets. OSL is a scent free environment and we ask that our volunteers refrain from wearing perfumes, aerosol deodorants, or colognes.
PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLE ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE STORED ON YOUR PERSON AT HOME.
TRANSPORTATION
OSL is unable to provide support for parking. Pay-by-the-hour street parking is readily available at all of our kitchens. Additionally each of our kitchens can be reached using mass transit. If you have questions about which bus to take please talk to our volunteer coordinator.