Make a Difference
Volunteer to Serve a Meal
Whether you’re part of a large group or volunteering on your own, you can make a difference by preparing and serving a meal at The Banquet.
Ready to reserve a date for your group? We’d love to have you join us.
For individual volunteer opportunities, simply text “Angels” to 605-413-1761 to receive requests and updates.
View Serving Calendar
Click below to view our calendar for available volunteer opportunity dates.
Printable Group Sign Up Form
Click here to download and print a group sign up sheet to post at your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at volunteer@thebanquetsf.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We serve over 250 guests on average at each meal.
6 volunteers to prepare, and 20 volunteers to serve, each meal. Volunteers can sign up in groups, or as individuals, to help us fill these needs.
Breakfast preparation: 5:30AM – 8:30AM
Lunch preparation: 8:30AM – 1:00PM
Supper preparation: 2:00PM – 5:00PM
Volunteers can sign up to prepare a meal, serve a meal, or both.
Breakfast: 6:30AM – 8:30AM
Lunch: 10:30AM – 1:00PM
Supper: 5:15PM – 8:00PM
Volunteers can sign up to prepare a meal, serve a meal, or both.
Greeting Guests
Serving Beverages
Filling Food Trays
Dishwashing
Table Hosts
- Children under 9 are welcome to join, but must volunteer alongside a parent or guardian.
- Dining Room Volunteers: minimum age 10.
- Kitchen Volunteers: minimum age 13.
The Banquet raises money to cover food costs primarily through sponsorships from volunteers. Although encouraged, sponsorship is not required to be a volunteer.
Suggested Group Sponsorship: $1000
Suggested Individual Sponsorship: $40
Please dress in appropriate attire.
Closed toe shoes
No crop tops or sleeveless shirts
No short skirts or shorts
Long hair must be pulled back
Phone: 605.335.7006
Email: volunteer@thebanquetsf.org