There are currently three projects confirmed in Boston:

1. Rosie’s Place
   9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

   Meal prepping at Rosie’s Place, a women’s shelter located in Boston, Mass. (the oldest women’s shelter in the world, founded in 1974). No kitchen experience required. Maximum capacity of 10 people. Volunteers must register 3 days prior.

   Register here.

2. Women’s Lunch Place
   2 shifts: 7–11 a.m.and 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

   Women’s Lunch Place inspires hope and supports the development of self-sustaining skills for women experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty. We create a safe, welcoming day shelter community in which we respect the dignity of our guests. 6 people per shift.

   Register here.

3. Cradles to Crayons
   10 a.m.–noon

   Cradles to Crayons provides children experiencing homelessness or low-income situations with essential items like clothing, shoes, diapers, and school supplies. Volunteers will quality-check, sort, package, and prepare donations to go to kids in our communities. Children ages 5+ are welcome with an adult. This opportunity has 25 adult volunteer spots available and 10 child spots available.

   Register here.

Gaining Ground
1:15–3:15 p.m.

Gaining Ground, a nonprofit organic farm in Concord, Mass., grows vegetables and fruit with the help of several thousand community volunteers and donates all of this fresh food to area meal programs and food pantries.

We are planning to work at Gaining Ground’s satellite land parcel in Minute Man National Historical Park. Attendees should meet a few minutes before 1:15 p.m. at 955 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742, NOT at the original farm site on Virginia Road.

Register here.
*Please be sure to complete your registration by also signing up through the host organization’s volunteer portal, linked in the registration page above.

Food Bank of the Rockies
8:45 a.m.–noon

The Food Bank of the Rockies ensures that neighbors have access to nourishing food. This volunteer opportunity will take place in an active warehouse setting where volunteers will help with daily tasks of warehouse management to ensure that the Food Bank is effectively fulfilling its mission.

Register here.

The Woods Project
9–11:30 a.m.

Volunteers will help prepare backpacking and camping gear for the fall season by sorting, cleaning, inspecting, and organizing equipment returning from summer expeditions. This hands-on project directly supports outdoor education programs. Capped at 20 people; breakfast and snacks provided.

Register here.
*Please be sure to complete your registration by also signing up through the host organization’s volunteer portal, linked in the registration page above.

St. Vincent de Paul Monthly Food Pantry Distribution
8–11:30 a.m.

Join the monthly food pantry distribution at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Wear closed-toed shoes good for walking (sneakers are great) and comfortable clothing. Bring a water bottle. Feel free to wear a Colby T-shirt! Children are welcome.

Register here.

Maine Needs
9 a.m.–noon

Join us for a morning of volunteering at Maine Needs, an organization that provides basic essentials to individuals and families throughout Maine. We’ll be organizing items, packing up requested items, and having a grand time supporting our neighbors. Capped at 20 people.

Register here.
*Please be sure to complete your registration by also signing up through the host organization’s volunteer portal, linked in the registration page above.

GLIDE
7–9:30 a.m.

Come serve breakfast with GLIDE’s Daily Free Meals Program and be engaged in a truly transformative experience. We serve on average 500–600 meals during this shift every day. Volunteers assist with everything from serving food and bussing tables, to handing out silverware and condiments. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, break a sweat, and make some beautiful human connections!

Requirement: volunteers must be 8+ years old (fully completed and signed minor waiver required for volunteers younger than 18).

Register here.