Volunteer Opportunities

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

Hotel Grace
From November 1, 2020–March 31, 2021 the Hotel Grace shelter operates at 44 Vernon Street in Worcester will be open 24/7. Five (5) slots are available for each of the three volunteer shifts, as follows:
  • 5:00 pm–9:00 pm: Volunteers will assist with set-up, welcome and register guests, help store guests’ belongings, and serve dinner.
  • 9:00 pm–1:00 am: Volunteers will monitor guests and be available for guests’ needs.
  • 5:00 am–9:00 am: Volunteers will wake up guests, make coffee, help clean, and dismiss guests.
Food 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 pantry 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.
Lunches To Go
At this time, due to Covid-19 restrictions and the high rate of new positive cases, our Lunches To Go program cannot accept volunteers. We hope this will change in the near future. Please consider choosing one of our other volunteer opportunities. Thank you for understanding!
“Lunches to Go” 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. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
If you do not have a mask please see a volunteer on site to assist you with getting a lunch.
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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