Serve A Meal

Experience the joy of giving back through food and fellowship.

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.

How many guests are served at each meal?

We serve over 250 guests on average at each meal.

How many volunteers does it take to prepare and serve 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.

What are the time slots for volunteers to prepare a meal?

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.

What are the time slots for volunteers to serve a meal?

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.

What tasks do you ask volunteers to assist with during each meal?

Greeting Guests

Serving Beverages

Filling Food Trays

Dishwashing

Table Hosts

What are the age requirements for volunteers?
  • 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.
How does The Banquet cover the food costs for each meal?

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

What should I wear when volunteering?

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

Who do I contact if I have other questions?

Phone: 605.335.7006

Email: volunteer@thebanquetsf.org