Volunteers Make Our Ministry Possible

Join us in-person!

common cathedral welcomes adults, and high school and college students seeking regular volunteer service in all our programs. Students fulfilling community service requirements have designed programs of learning; adults and teens have created summer internships in our ministries, and people of all kinds find themselves volunteering regularly in one of our programs. Nurses, social work students, artists, poets, professors, monks, high school students, musicians and construction workers have all found a place in our community which they tell us they treasure. For those who are interested, common cathedral provides training in accompaniment, street outreach, advocacy, community building, deep listening, boundary setting, and cultural humility. 

Whether you are interested in an internship, a seminary based field-ed or CPE placement, or in being present with us less formally, you are welcome here! Please contact us for more information.

Groups are Welcome

We welcome churches, college groups, and organizations of all kinds to worship with us every Sunday, and to bring lunch and share time with our community. Contact our office for more information or to schedule a visit.

Groups of young people are also welcome to enroll in CityReach, an overnight, immersion program which offers young people the opportunity to learn about homelessness from people who are experiencing it.

Consider off-site ways of helping too!

Amazon Wishlist

  • Sunday Worship: items include communion serving cups, napkins, tea candles, etc.

  • BostonWarm: items include men and women’s underwear, thick socks, and seasonal emergency items

  • Common Art: items include paint, paper, canvases, and other art supplies

  • Street Ministry: items include socks, snacks, small meals, emergency blankets and seasonal items

Dignity Cards

A $5:00 meal cards allows members of our community access to more than a donut or coffee. It buys, also, a litle time in a climate controlled space - essential both in the summer and the winter, as well as access to a restroom and a private space to wash up. Consider donating gift cards from places such as McDonald’s and Dunkin Donuts, where restrooms are accessible to our community.

Knit for Our Community

You may knit for our ministry or one in your own town.  Items you knit will be either given out at CityReach or on the street throughout the Winter.

Hats, scarves, mittens, and vests are most welcome. If you have favorite patterns feel free to use them! We have suggestions for a simple knit hat and scarf here.

Finished items can be sent to our office. It would be great if you would like to include a note to the person receiving your gift.