Agency: St. Francis House

Description: St. Francis House is the largest day shelter in New England. Located in the heart of downtown Boston, they serve over 800 poor and homeless men and women a day, 365 days a year.

Volunteers will help prepare and serve lunch to the guests. Please bring a baseball hat or other head covering (or you will be provided with a lovely hairnet!). Volunteers should also wear pants, closed-toed shoes and shirt with sleeves (no tank tops).

Kid-friendly, 16+.

T-Accessible, Green Line (Boylston) or Orange Line (Chinatown).

This referral is open to the public. You may participate by registering with Boston Cares.

All volunteers under 18 years old must bring a Permission Form signed by a parent or guardian to give to the Project Leader. Please contact Nikki Fountas if you would like to bring youth to this project: nfountas@bostoncares.org, 617-422-0910 x 206.

This project is approved for volunteers with the following restrictions: Allow Pending Members

Impact Areas: Homelessness/Hunger

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Hunger & Food, Daytime Opportunities (Weekday)

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Working with Adults