Volunteer Opportunities

Please note, the times below are for volunteer shifts. The actual duration for each program will be different.

Grace Pantry
The food pantry operates each Thursday at 674 Main Street in Worcester. The food pantry is in the basement. Six (6) slots are available for each volunteer shift:
  • Thursdays, 12:30 pm–5:30 pm: Volunteers assist with setting up the pantry and helping our guests shop for their grocery needs.
Food Pantry hours:
Every Thursday
1:00 pm–5:00 pm
We follow strict Covid-19 guidelines: masks worn at all times,
social distancing of six feet or more, limited people in the building.
Grace Closet
Our clothing distribution program operates at 674 Main Street in Worcester. The clothing pantry is in the basement. Multiple slots are available for each volunteer shift:
  • Tuesdays, 9:00 am–4:00 pm (3 slots): Volunteers may arrive at any time during this time range. Volunteers will help sort and arrange clothing in the pantry.
  • Wednesdays, 12:30 pm–4:30 pm (6 slots): Volunteers will help set-up and distribute of clothing, and assist families with shopping for their needs.
Clothing Pantry hours:
Every Wednesday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
We follow strict Covid-19 guidelines: masks worn at all times, social distancing of six feet or more, limited people in the building.
Meals on Main Street
Our Meals on Main Street program will resume in-person, full meal service on Saturday, May 22, 2021.
  • Saturdays, 9:00 am–12:00 pm (3 slots): Volunteers may arrive at any time during this time range. Volunteers will set up for meal service prior to the arrival of guests.
  • Saturdays, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm (3 slots): Volunteers will Assist with serving meals then clean up .
Meals on Main Street hours:
Every Saturday
1:00 pm–4:00 pm
on the sidewalk outside of 674 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Everyone is invited to come get a lunch to go. If you have not been vaccinated, please consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.
Joshua’s Showers
Our shower trailer has moved to 44 Temple Street to St. John's Church. Service at the shower trailer will resume on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
  • 9:00 am–1:00 pm (4 slots): Volunteers may arrive at any time during this time range. Volunteers will help with intake and providing supplies to the guests at the shower trailer.
Joshua’s Showers hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm
St. John's Church
44 Temple Street, Worcester, MA
Hotel Grace
From November 1, 2020–March 31, 2021 Hotel Grace operated 24/7 at 44 Vernon Street in Worcester. In November of 2021, we still need assistance from volunteers to run the shelter. Please check back as we get closer to November to sign up or you can volunteer at one of our other programs.
Hotel Grace is only open seasonally.
Please choose one of the other volunteer opportunities above.
Additional Instructions
  • If you’re a first-time volunteer at Hotel Grace, please download the Hotel Grace Volunteer Handbook and Admission and Conduct Guidelines and carefully read these documents.
  • Please arrive early for your shift. Our pantries and shelter can be very busy, so it is important that the shift supervisor has a chance to check in with you before your first shift and provide training.
  • Due to Covid-19 protocols, we require that all volunteers wear a mask. We will provide PPE if needed. We also require you to be healthy with no symptoms as well as not living with someone who is symptomatic or is otherwise health compromised.
  • After you complete your shift, please log your hours. You should receive the password via email.
  • Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!

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