Volunteer

Volunteers Make La Soupe Happen. They are the heart of everything we do. Whether chopping vegetables, packaging soupe, rescuing food, or teaching classes, their dedication makes it possible to serve our community every day. Last year alone, 750 volunteers contributed over 16,000 hours to support our mission!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? With a variety of opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Sign up as an individual, bring a friend, or gather your co-workers for a team-building experience.

Volunteer Perks

  • Complimentary Meal – Enjoy a chef-prepared lunch before or after your volunteer shift.

  • Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on La Soupe swag and food.

  • Entertainment Rewards – Earn credits through our Concerted partnership which provides volunteers free tickets to a wide range of entertainment options.

  • Senior Volunteer Benefits – AmeriCorps RSVP members receive special benefits such as mileage reimbursement and liability insurance (for food runners) while volunteering, a special cohort that offers individual meet-ups, and an annual appreciation party.

  • Annual Volunteer Appreciation Party - celebrating the gift of your time and talents that support La Soupe throughout the year.

Volunteer Roles

Ready to get started? Learn more about the onboarding process HERE. For all additional questions, please contact us. 

General FAQs:

Can’t find the answer to your question? Contact us.

  • Because La Soupe is a working kitchen, walk-in shifts are not available. Sign-up is easy! Simply fill out an application, sign the waiver, and watch some short training videos. Once completed, you’ll sign up for open shifts at a time convenient for you.

  • At this time no one under 18 unsupervised is permitted in the kitchen. The minimum age for volunteers is 16.

  • We recommend wearing comfortable attire that you can work in. Your feet must be covered and your hair restrained.

    • YES: Pants or knee-length shorts, t-shirts, socks, closed-toe shoes, and a head covering such as a hat, scarf, or bandana.

    • NO: Sleeveless shirts, flowing sleeves, flip-flops/sandals, or dangling jewelry.

    La Soupe will provide hair and beard (required if longer than 1”) nets as needed, as well as aprons and gloves.

  • There is ample parking in Walnut Hills near our storefront.

    • Parking Lot: 954 E McMillan (across from La Soupe near ETC/Dancefix). You’ll need a parking pass, available at the front counter.

    • Street Parking: McMillan, Curtis, Gilbert, or surrounding streets. This is public parking monitored by the city so please be mindful of signage and metered parking.

      • Note that street parking is available directly in front of La Soupe on McMillan until 3pm. These spaces are not metered. 

  • You can complete service hours by claiming driving runs or signing up for an in-house shift.