About
DC Central Kitchen volunteers work alongside our devoted front-line staff and Culinary Job Training students to cut, chop, peel, and prep fresh produce as we prepare balanced meals for our community. Volunteer shifts are available for registration up to 3 months in advance. No cooking or food service experience required!
We currently have shifts available for individual sign-up using our Volunteer Portal. For a group booking, we will reserve the space on our end and share the registration instructions with you to share with your group.
Standard Shifts:
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Monday through Sunday 9am – 12pm (3 hours)
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Monday through Sunday 2pm – 4pm (2 hours)
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Tuesday through Thursday 6pm – 8pm (2 hours)
More Information/Sign-Up link: Each volunteer must create a profile and digitally sign a General Liability and Waiver form within our Volunteer Portal to register for a shift. Upcoming availability can also be viewed on our Volunteer Calendar. https://dcck.appianportals.com/dcck-volunteer-registration
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Register to volunteer at DC Central Kitchen through this portal.
dcck.appianportals.com
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Dress Code:
- Long pants (no skirts, no shorts)
- Closed-toe shoes
- No tank or halter tops, no dresses
- Hair must be up and out of face. (We will provide hair nets.)
- Masks are not required; however, they will be available for those who would prefer to wear them.
Parking Options/ Transportation:
Our address is 2121 First Street SW, 20024 located in the Buzzard Point neighborhood behind the Audi field. Our front entrance is on V St between First and 2nd St.
- We are located closest to Waterfront Metro Station (Green Line).
- We have a Circuit shuttle that runs every 15 minutes between Waterfront Metro and our facility Monday through Friday between 6:30am - 9:30am, and 3pm – 6pm.
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There is also a metro bus (Bus C55) that runs between the Waterfront station and directly in front of our facility.
- James Creek Marina Parking Lot ($20 Daily)
- Atlantic Parking Garage ($15 before 9am; $25 Daily)
- Colonial Parking Garage ($50 Daily)
- Bike Racks are located on our site if guests would like to transport via bicycle (Each guest would have to provide own locks to lock bike)