Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Boston

We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to meet us at our shelter in Dorchester, ride with our staff in the van to the Greater Boston Food Bank, help load the monthly food order into the van, and ride back to the shelter to unload the food and organize it within the shelter pantry. Volunteers should be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.

During Thursday afternoons, 1-2:30PM, volunteers will help seniors practice English as they learn to sew and/or craft. Sewing experience at all levels of ability needed.  Patience and being open to learning about  different cultures and diverse communities are the most important skills volunteers must possess.  We ask that volunteers commit to a regular schedule.  This is not a one-time opportunity.

Training and orientation provided prior to first volunteer shift. All volunteers undergo a background check. 

The classroom volunteer teacher/tutor works with adults who are learning the English language skills necessary for living and working in the community; provides classroom support for ESOL instructors by interacting with students, assisting students with class and home assignment, tutoring, leading and supervising projects, and facilitating conversation groups.  Classes Monday-Thursday and operate on the Lynn Public Schools calendar for holidays, breaks and vacations.  Morning classes are 9AM-12PM; afternoon classes are 1-3PM and evening classes meet 6-8PM.

Help unload the truck and move food into the pantry for distribution.

As a volunteer at Catholic Charities’ Lowell Food Pantry, your primary role will be to compassionately render distribution of food items to the clients in our pantry, while maintaining personal and professional boundaries. This may include restocking pantry shelves, helping with product selection, preparing bags for distribution, client intake, some light cleaning, and helping lift and transport light to moderately-heavy items. Volunteers are asked to display sensitivity to the needs of individuals and families experiencing financial hardships, mental illness, trauma, and those from varied cultural backgrounds. Client confidentiality is necessary as well. The Lowell Food Pantry serves many Hispanic, Haitian, and Asian clients, so volunteers with Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Khmer speaking skills are highly desired.  

Parking at this site is available across the street in the Central Plaza Shopping Center, or you can take the commuter rail followed by a 15 minute walk.  

Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes are encouraged, as volunteers sometimes work outside. Gloves will be provided, if needed. Upon arrival, please ring the doorbell of the front door and ask for a staff member of the Food Pantry Team.  

Thank you. We look forward to meeting you! 

Yawkey Food Pantry Volunteer

As a volunteer at Catholic Charities’ Lynn Food Pantry, your role will include restocking pantry shelves, helping with product selection, preparing bags for distribution, client intake, some light cleaning, and helping lift and transport light to moderately-heavy items. The Lynn Food Pantry serves many  Hispanic, Haitian, Russian, and Ukrainian clients, so language skills in these areas are highly desired.

Parking at this site is available in a paid parking lot on Silsbee Street and on Ellis Street. We ask that you do not park immediately behind the Greater Lynn Senior Services Building. 

Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes are encouraged, as volunteers sometimes work outside. Gloves will be provided, if needed. Upon arrival, please enter the glass door with the Catholic Charities logo and ask for a staff member of the Food Pantry Team.  

Thank you. We look forward to meeting you! 

Program:
Labouré Adult Education, a high-quality program serving adult immigrant learners in their pursuit of English proficiency, college and career readiness, and self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide in-person ESOL instruction, student assessments, and educational advising.

Develop and adapt curriculum materials aligned to best practices and students’ goals.

Maintain student records and participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Foster a culturally responsive, supportive learning environment.

As a volunteer at Catholic Charities’ Yawkey Food Pantry, your role will include restocking pantry shelves, helping with product selection, preparing bags for distribution, client intake, some light cleaning, and helping lift and transport light to moderately-heavy items. The Yawkey Food Pantry serves many Hispanic, Haitian, and Cape Verdean clients, so language skills in these areas are highly desired.

Parking at this site is extremely limited, and we encourage volunteers to use MBTA whenever possible. If you drive, we ask that you please do not park in the building's lot during business hours. 

Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes are encouraged, as volunteers sometimes work outside. Gloves will be provided, if needed. Upon arrival, please ring the doorbell of the front door and ask for the food pantry team at the front desk.

Thank you. We look forward to meeting you! 

Help unload the truck and move food into the pantry for distribution.

Help unload the truck and move food into the pantry for distribution.