Could anyone recommend a homeless shelter in the Cambridge / Somerville / Watertown / Arlington area where I could volunteer to help cook or serve — usefully — on Thanksgiving Day? I know that a few places tend to be... (4 replies, last updated by lgss November 25, 2008)

I’ve been thinking of doing some more volunteering lately, and it seems like something food-related would be enjoyable to me. Are there any hounds who volunteer with food-related organizations? What do you do? I’m thinking more... (15 replies, last updated by creativeusername August 24, 2007)

We are coming to town and doing a few volunteer days building in the Lower 9th and we have been told that we shold bring a bagged lunch as open restuarants are hadr to find in the area. We are staying at the Prince Conti... (14 replies, last updated by zgwarnki March 6, 2008)

I have received some messages from Mr. Leff and Ms. Wong of SF, with advice and stuff. I am severely out of time right now (finals season for summer school, and I’ve teaching 3 sections). I need to pass on the mantle of... (0 replies, last updated by Thi N. July 25, 2003)

Hey hounds I’m leading a group of high school kids to volunteer in Feb... we have meals provided at the place we’re staying but would like to head out for a fun dinner with the gang one night. Looking for authentic... (12 replies, last updated by JGrey January 15, 2009)

7:15 am Wednesday, September 12 Please share any information on where or how people can volunteer help for the rescue/relief effort. (4 replies, last updated by Jim Leff September 13, 2001)

and gals were real prolific while I was away!). Anyway, I’m hoping this starts a string of volunteers. Love the DDC dinners! Steve (10 replies, last updated by Katie August 20, 2002)

A group of people from my church here in Providence, RI are going down to New Orleans to help with Habitat for Humanity. I am looking for restaurant suggestion for my crew of hungry volunteers who are on a limited budget and... (2 replies, last updated by JazzyB June 18, 2008)

Sorry if this is a bit off-topic, but my question is one some of you may have an answer to. I’m looking to volunteer some time to food-related programs here in D.C. I’ve heard that D.C. Central Kitchen is a great... (2 replies, last updated by butterfly October 30, 2002)

I don’t even know if this pub in England is still open but a few years ago, I had the roquefort mousse at the Volunteer Pub in Cambridge and it was out of this world. I sent them some money in an attempt to get a copy of... (2 replies, last updated by Darlene April 23, 2005)

My office team (25 – 30 in number) will be spending a half-day next month volunteering at the The Northern Virginia Ronald McDonald House located on the campus of INOVA Fairfax Hospital. We’d like to go out together... (4 replies, last updated by anni September 29, 2005)

myself actually cooking the meal, instead of the hosts. Is it me, or is it them? I’m not sure. Maybe I’m pushy in the kitchen? For instance, every time I go to visit my parents, I volunteer to help my mom cook, then... (21 replies, last updated by aurora50 April 12, 2007)

Yesterday, the first group of volunteers for the October Picnic got together to get a good head start on the logistics of putting together a picnic for 100 people. Yes, we worked, but we also had a lot of fun. Everyone brought an... (24 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong July 3, 2003)

OK, I’m not very good at asking for help, but here goes: A group that I volunteer with is going out next Saturday after our volunteer gig ends at 4pm. The gig is at Greater Boston Food Bank, by New England Medical Center.... (12 replies, last updated by enhF94 December 31, 2006)

Wondering if the structure has anything to do with paid staffers vs. volunteer support. In my line of work, there is a professional battle btwn staff and volunteer perception. Implying that to volunteer for free somehow has less... (1 reply, last updated by HillJ December 24, 2008)