Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Boston

Volunteer: Classroom Volunteer Teacher/Tutor-Lynn (in person)

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.

Program: English Language Learning Academy ESOL – Lynn

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.

Program: English Language Learning Academy ESOL – Lynn

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 01902

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: CCAB Lowell Thanksgiving Distribution 2025

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: Merrimack Valley Food Pantry – Lowell

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: Merrimack Valley Food Pantry – Lowell

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 25, 2025

Zip Code: 01852

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: CCAB Laboure Center Thanksgiving Distribution 2025

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: In-Kind Donations, Operations, Events, & Other Programs – Various Locations

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: In-Kind Donations, Operations, Events, & Other Programs – Various Locations

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 24, 2025

Zip Code: 02127

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: CCAB United Way Mass Bay Yawkey Center Thanksgiving Distribution 2025

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: Yawkey Center Food Pantry – Dorchester

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: Yawkey Center Food Pantry – Dorchester

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 02121

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: CCAB Lynn Thanksgiving Distribution 2025

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: Lynn Market Pantry

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: Lynn Market Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 01901

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: CCAB Brockton Thanksgiving Distribution 2025

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: Brockton Food Pantry

Volunteers with our Thanksgiving Distribution events may include any of the following roles:

Directing trafficCollecting Thanksgiving tickets/scanning cardsWalking through the line of clients, answering questions, checking for tickets, etc.Handing out turkeys/gift cards and bags of foodServing as "runners" to replenish materials for those handing out items to clients

Program: Brockton Food Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 02302

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Teaching Assistant (Mornings)

Assist classroom teacher with various tasks. Work with students one on one or in a group setting. Help with technology including Chromebooks, phones and websites. Assist teacher as needed throughout the class. 

Program: English Transcultural Center ESOL – Brockton

Assist classroom teacher with various tasks. Work with students one on one or in a group setting. Help with technology including Chromebooks, phones and websites. Assist teacher as needed throughout the class. 

Program: English Transcultural Center ESOL – Brockton

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 02302

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Bank Delivery Unloading

Meet us at our shelter to help unload food delivered by the Greater Boston Food Bank and to organize it within the shelter pantry. Volunteers should be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.

Program: Family & Emergency Shelters – Boston & Somerville

Meet us at our shelter to help unload food delivered by the Greater Boston Food Bank and to organize it within the shelter pantry. Volunteers should be able to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.

Program: Family & Emergency Shelters – Boston & Somerville

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 02143

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Harvest Festival Volunteering

Volunteers will support the Harvest Festival, an event for families, by helping with setup/breakdown, decorations, facilitating activities, food, sign-in, etc.

Program: Laboure Child Care Center – South Boston

Volunteers will support the Harvest Festival, an event for families, by helping with setup/breakdown, decorations, facilitating activities, food, sign-in, etc.

Program: Laboure Child Care Center – South Boston

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 30, 2025

Zip Code: 02127

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Bank Pickup/Dropoff Support

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.

Program: Family & Emergency Shelters – Boston & Somerville

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.

Program: Family & Emergency Shelters – Boston & Somerville

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 02122

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Intake and Data Intern/Volunteer

We are looking for 1 or more interns or volunteers to help us conduct intakes for new clients and to connect with returning clients who need to update their data. This role requires someone with Spanish and/or Haitian Creole language skills, along with basic computer skills.

Program: Lynn Market Pantry

We are looking for 1 or more interns or volunteers to help us conduct intakes for new clients and to connect with returning clients who need to update their data. This role requires someone with Spanish and/or Haitian Creole language skills, along with basic computer skills.

Program: Lynn Market Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 01901

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Unload the Truck (Lynn Wednesday)

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

Program: Lynn Market Pantry

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

Program: Lynn Market Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 01902

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Dorchester Yawkey Center Food Pantry (General)

Help with our busiest food pantry in Dorchester, MA!

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! 

 

Program: Yawkey Center Food Pantry – Dorchester

Help with our busiest food pantry in Dorchester, MA!

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! 

 

Program: Yawkey Center Food Pantry – Dorchester

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 02121

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Merrimack Valley Food Pantry Help (General)

Help with our food pantry in Lowell, MA!

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! 

Program: Merrimack Valley Food Pantry – Lowell

Help with our food pantry in Lowell, MA!

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! 

Program: Merrimack Valley Food Pantry – Lowell

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 01852

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Brockton Food Pantry Help (General) (Learn More)

Please note: only volunteers who have completed our interview and onboarding process can volunteer with the Brockton Food Pantry. Please email Holly Clark at holly_clark@ccab.org to begin that process to volunteer for this opportunity.

As a volunteer at Catholic Charities’ Brockton Food Pantry, your primary role will be to compassionately render distribution of food items to the clients in our pantry, while maintaining person 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.

Program: Brockton Food Pantry

Please note: only volunteers who have completed our interview and onboarding process can volunteer with the Brockton Food Pantry. Please email Holly Clark at holly_clark@ccab.org to begin that process to volunteer for this opportunity.

As a volunteer at Catholic Charities’ Brockton Food Pantry, your primary role will be to compassionately render distribution of food items to the clients in our pantry, while maintaining person 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.

Program: Brockton Food Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02302

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Lynn Market Pantry (General)

Help with our modern-choice food pantry in Lynn

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: Lynn Market Pantry

Help with our modern-choice food pantry in Lynn

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: Lynn Market Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 01901

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Unload the Truck (Lynn Tuesday)

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

Program: Lynn Market Pantry

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

Program: Lynn Market Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 01902

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Unload the Truck (Lowell)

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

Program: Merrimack Valley Food Pantry – Lowell

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

Program: Merrimack Valley Food Pantry – Lowell

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 01852

Allow Groups: Yes