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Lend a hand: share what you know

Mentors, translators and event helpers help us reach more owners. Give an hour or a season; every shift counts.

  • 189 volunteer hours so far
  • Flexible roles
  • Bilingual help welcome
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  • Mentor an owner
  • Translate
  • Help at events
  • Share a skill
  • Give an hour

Volunteer roles

Find your fit: every skill counts

Choose what suits your skills and schedule. Not sure? Tell us what you are good at and we will suggest a role.

  • Mentor

    Share what you know about running a food business. Meet one-on-one with an owner to work through staffing, costs, catering or growth.

    TimeUsually a few hours a month

  • Interpreter or translator

    Help owners follow workshops, forms and mentoring sessions in the language they know best. Spoken and written help both make a difference.

    TimeA few hours a month, as needed

  • Tech coach

    Show owners how to set up a POS system, a Google Business Profile, online ordering or social media. Patience matters more than jargon.

    TimeUsually a few hours a month

  • Grant-writing helper

    Help owners find grants that fit, gather their documents and write clear answers before the deadline.

    TimeA few hours around grant deadlines

  • Event and meal crew

    Set up, serve and welcome guests at community meals and workshops. A good fit for groups and first-time volunteers.

    TimeOne event at a time

  • Not sure yet?

    Tell us what you are good at and when you are free. We will suggest a role that fits.

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189

Volunteer hoursCompleted so far

Volunteer impact

Hours that add up: 189 and growing

Our volunteers have given 189 hours so far, and every one of them counts.

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Figures as of October 2026. Meals are donated by our founding partner, General Tso's Restaurant & Catering.

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Raise your hand: we'll find a fit

Tell us about your skills, languages and free time. We will reach out with a role that fits.

What happens next

  1. We read your sign-up and reply by email.
  2. We suggest a role and a first date.
  3. You show up, and we take it from there.

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Volunteering

Before you sign up: good to know

  • How can I volunteer?

    We welcome mentors, interpreters and translators, tech coaches, grant-writing helpers and event and meal crew.

    Pick a role on the volunteer page and tell us when you are free.

  • Do I need restaurant experience to volunteer?

    Not for every role. Interpreters, tech coaches and event helpers do not need restaurant experience. Mentors usually have run or worked in a food business.

  • How much time does volunteering take?

    It depends on the role. Many roles take a few hours a month, and event help can be a single day. Tell us what fits your schedule.

  • Can our team volunteer together?

    Yes. Event and meal crew roles are a good fit for groups. If your company wants to volunteer as a team, tell us on the partner form.

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