Volunteer with Boston Project
Boston Project is a Christian organization working to bring God’s Shalom…. peace and flourishing…to their 20-street neighborhood in Dorchester. We have close to 100 Grace Chapel Volunteers working alongside BP to mentor students, provide creation care, food security, housing, trauma care and Bible Clubs for kids. This partnership includes working with TechBoston…a K-12 school in the neighborhood and The Neighborhood Church which meets in the neighborhood.
To learn more about Community Engagement of what we do, and how we do it - please click on the button below.
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Volunteer Opportunities
There are a bunch of other ways you can get involved with the Boston Project Ministry as well. Check out some of the opportunities below. If you're interested in volunteering in any of these opportunities, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Volunteering with neighbors / special events / ministry house
Green Space Projects
Join us as we work to regularly beautify gardens and parks. Great for individuals, groups of 2-4 (or families) or small groups. Come one time or monthly.
4th Saturday of the month, 9:45-12:00 noon. May-Sept
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Garage Organization
Come work with Paul for 3-4 hours to help us organize the tool garage for our summer outreach projects.
1x-2x - weekday or weekend, by June
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Photography
Assist with photographing events/neighborhood.
1-2x during season
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
TechBoston (Middle School / High School) Opportunities
Staff Appreciation Lunch
The team is raising funds to sponsor a staff appreciation lunch for the 130 teachers and administrators serving at the school. Assist with serving. Approximate cost $1,000.
Friday, May 10
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
College and Career Readiness Coaching
Work with our team to provide volunteer support to TechBoston Juniors and Seniors. Opportunities include college essay reviews, scholarship research, participating on a panel discussion, one-on-one coaching (Friday AM).
Contact Amber Jogie (amber@tbpm.org)
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Catie's Closet
Work with another GC member in organizing this resource room for students in need which includes clothing, hygiene products, etc.
1x month
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Virtual / Remote Volunteer Opportunities
Grant Research
Help us identify possible funding sources for different program areas. Internet research.
Short-term project
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Story Writer
Interview staff, youth, neighbors to help us write 500-word impact stories.
Short-term project
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Working with Youth
Elmhurst Park Kids Summer Program
Volunteer for a day (10 AM-4 PM) to work alongside our staff serving 30-40 kids (think VBS!)
Monday-Thursday July 5 - Aug 11
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Provide Friday Lunch for our Summer Staff
We invite churches or small groups to provide lunch for our adult staff team (20 people) - or donate $300.
Fridays 12 noon. June 14 - Aug 9
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Professional Development Workshop
Provide a teen-centered workshop on topics such as financial literacy, networking, college-readiness.
1-2 times a year
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Artists
Participate in community art projects/events or guest present at a program focused on art as a healing tool.
1-2 times a year
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Spiritual Outreach YoungLife Boston
Assist with Real Life, our large group outreach, or small group discipleship with teenagers.
School year, 2x per month, Thur.
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Mentoring a Teenager
LevelUP Life Coaching provides teenagers with a caring adult trained as a life coach to help in their successful transition to young adulthood.
9 months (Oct-Jun), 5-6 hours a month
If you need further information, please contact Loretta Chou @ lorettaychou@gmail.com
Sign Up for One of the Above Opportunities by clicking on the registration form button.
Online donations can be made at https://www.tbpm.org/donate/