THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Larkin Street Youth Services (LSYS) works to end homelessness for young people in San Francisco by providing wrap-around services. They operate a variety of programs that rely on volunteer help.
Lunch Service: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. You’ll help prepare and serve a meal to youth utilizing LS’s drop-in center. The kitchen can accommodate 5 volunteers each day.
Kit Building: You’ll help assemble harm reduction supply kits for youth. These are assembled on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at various times. Individuals and groups welcome.
| REQUIREMENTS | |
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| Time commitment | 2-4 hours |
| Day(s) of week | Mondays through Fridays |
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| Location | 134 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 |
| Languages | Monolingual English and Spanish, Bilingual English/Spanish |
| Physical requirements | Standing, knife-use, lifting up to 40lbs |
| Other | Can volunteer solo, in a pair, or as a group |
| Training | LSYS provides on-site orientation and training |
| HOW TO REGISTER + WHAT TO EXPECT | |
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| How to register | Complete an online volunteer application
Be sure to mention you’re a Bi-Rite volunteer in the “Why you want to volunteer with us” space on the application |
| What to expect for kitchen work | The kitchen works between 10am-1pm to make and serve lunch
You’ll be helping with food prep for lunch service, so dress appropriately |
| What to expect for kit work | Harm reduction kits are assembled throughout the week at varying times
The more volunteers the faster the kits are built |