THANK you for your interest in volunteering
We welcome you to join us!
Arabic, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish & other language speakers welcome! (no English required)
volunteer drop-in hours*:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 12-5pm. Wednesdays 9:30am-5pm. Fridays limited opportunities 12-5pm.
PRIORITY DROP-IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES* (NO NEED TO CONTACT US BEFOREHAND)
*Due to various factors, projects not always available. Minimum age without adult is 13. Groups of 5+ must schedule in advance.
Grocery Delivery Program - Deliveries: Help deliver groceries in your car to seniors and people who are mobility-impaired. Routes available to fit your schedule! Any Tuesday any time 1-3pm; Any Wednesday/Thursday any time 10am-3pm. Later times available on these days upon request.
Everett Mobile Market - Packing: Help pack groceries to provide nutritious groceries to Everett residents. Any Wednesday any time 9:30am-12pm.
Grocery Delivery Program - Packing: Help pack groceries to be delivered to seniors and people who are mobility-impaired. Senior Volunteer Initiative opportunity for older adults Tuesday 12-3pm. General volunteers: any Tuesday through Thursday, any time 12-5pm.
Food Pantry Organization: Help unload food pantry truck and organize food pantry: open wrapped pallets of food, sort food, lift and move boxes, stock shelves/refrigerators/freezers, organize/clean, etc. Learn to operate pallet jack, equipment lift and scales. Any Monday any time 12-4:30pm. Any Tuesday 2:30–4:30pm.
Everett Mobile Market - Distribution: Help with all facets of providing nutritious groceries for Everett residents. Lafayette School parking lot, 117 Edith St., Everett. Any Thursday any time 3:30-5pm.
SCHEDULED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - COMPLETe THIS Form
(You’re not scheduled unLESS you receive a confirmation email)
Evening Meals Program - Dishwasher: Serve as Dishwasher and Dishwashing Machine Operator. Must be 18 or older. Any Tuesday through Friday 4:30-6pm. All volunteers must be scheduled beforehand.
Evening Meals Program: Scheduled Groups Only: Help serve meal to 60 patrons and help with clean up. Select Tuesdays through Fridays 3:30-6pm. All volunteers must be scheduled beforehand.
Food Access Program: Spanish and Portuguese interpreters needed during our Food Mart. Any Wednesday or Friday any time 1-4pm. Other positions available to help improve access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food and to volunteer opportunities for non-English speakers. Help with interpreting, and translating and proofreading written materials.
Backpack Nutrition Program: Scheduled Groups Only: Help pack backpacks with nutritious single serving foods for Everett K-8 students. 6 volunteers min/15 max. Days available: Mondays 12-3pm, Evenings on Thursdays/Fridays, Weekends. All volunteers must be scheduled beforehand.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENce - BE CREATIVE!
Cooks and Bakers - Prepare food, e.g., mac & cheese, lasagna, casseroles; sides and prepared salads; cookies, brownies, cakes, pies. Deliver to 54 Eastern Ave., Malden, on Monday 9am-4pm and Tuesday through Friday 9am-5:30pm.
And Also - Organize a food drive, Make goody bags, Write/Draw greeting cards, and more…
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
A supervisor must sign off on your day-to-day hours. Ask for our Volunteer Service Log to keep track. Upon completion, you can ask for a Confirmation of Service Letter.
ENTRANCE AND PARKING INFO
Our entrance is on the opposite side of the building from 54 Eastern Ave. We're accessible from Bus 105 and the Malden Center T stop. Parking is available on the street and in 101 Ferry St. lot and in 219 Centre St. lot in spots marked with a cross.
READ OUR VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT HERE
- please note: BREAD OF LIFE IS CLOSED FOR ALL FEDERAL HOLIDAYS -
Volunteer Coordinator: Eileen.Mullen@BreadofLifeMalden.org
This page updated: 5/22/2026