Volunteer

The mission of Women's Lunch Place (WLP) is to provide a safe, comfortable daytime shelter, nutritious food and services for women who are homeless or poor. We treat women with dignity and respect and foster a community committed to meeting each woman's needs. 

Core Values

1. We believe no individual should have to be hungry or homeless.
2. We believe all human beings should be treated with dignity and respect.
3. We meet each woman where she is, and we base and adjust our services according to her needs.
4. We offer our services in a gracious, comfortable and safe environment, offering both physical and emotional sustenance.
5. We create a community of understanding and acceptance among guests, staff, volunteers and board members.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team of dedicated volunteers. People like you are essential to the services we provide to our community and we welcome your involvement.

1. Review our list of current volunteer opportunities.
2. Take a Volunteer Self-Assessment to make sure the WLP is a good fit for you.
3. Once you have determined that the WLP is where you would like to donate your time, please fill out our secure online Volunteer Application form. This can also be mailed to you by contacting the Volunteer Services Office at 617-449-7211.
4. The application will ask you to list two references, excluding relatives, who you have worked or volunteered for. The individuals you list will be sent a Reference Form to fill out.
5. If you are under 18 years of age, please fill out the application form and have your parent or guardian submit a Parental Permission Form, to:

For other volunteer inquiries, please email Lisa Brown, Volunteer Manager: lisab [at] womenslunchplace [dot] org

Forms to download: