Project Open Hand

Our mission is to improve healthy outcomes and quality of life by providing nutritious meals to the sick and vulnerable, educating and caring for our community. Every day, we prepare 2,500 nutritious meals and provide 400 bags of healthy groceries to help sustain our clients as they battle serious illnesses, isolation, or the health challenges of old age. We serve San Francisco and Alameda Counties, engaging more than 125 volunteers every day to nourish our community. WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Kitchen: Help us with meal assembly, packaging and other general meal preparation. Grocery Center: Help sort and pack food in our warehouse, or help provide clients with their weekly groceries. Delivery: Help deliver meals with love. Deliveries can be done alone or in pairs, walking or by car. Meal Site: Help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our senior clients and adults with disabilities. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS Time Commitment: Please be ready to make a 3-month commitment to a weekly shift (or 40 hours per semester for students). Minimum Age: 15 years old Proof of Tuberculosis (TB) Test: provide proof of negative TB test within the last year. Proof of Vaccine: Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to your scheduled shifts or in-person to a Volunteer Coordinator on the day of your shift. Health Guidelines: Check your health prior to arriving to your scheduled volunteer shift and wear a mask or face covering at all times. If you feel sick, please stay home. Community Service Hours: If you have court-ordered community service hours to complete, you MUST notify Volunteer Services via email volunteer@openhand.org Our website is http://www.openhand.org/, contact email is volunteer@openhand.org, contact phone is (415) 447-2300