Jeremiah’s Inn – MSAConnectsForGood

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Jeremiah's Inn

Health Hunger Life Skills

1059 Main St, Worcester, MA 01603

Phone (508) 755 - 6403

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Our mission	We foster a sense of community and mutual aid through partnerships, volunteerism, & our nutrition center.

Opportunities	Community Harvest Project We volunteer several times a season at Community Harvest Project (CHP) and take care of 2-4 beds at Camp St. community gardens. If you would like to join us and help get fresh produce to those in need, please fill out our Volunteer Application. We will contact you with the latest opportunities to get your hands dirty!! Occasional, Monthly Teens, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Outdoor On-site Weekdays, Weekends Bake-A-Cake Program Residents length of stay can range from 3-9 months, or longer. They will often hit recovery milestones, or celebrate a birthday or anniversary in that time. We also have a group graduation on the last Thursday of the month. Occasional Teens, Adults, Child with Adult Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families Indoor None Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Special Events Throughout the year we hold several events and fundraisers. We are a small team and we are always seeking volunteers to help with organization, promotion and execution of events like the Annual Food Drive, CHOPPED! Worcester, and more. Occasional 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Event support On-site Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Workshops and Job Skills Training for Residents If you have a passion for recovery and are looking for a great way to give back, we are seeking individuals or groups to volunteer their time and talent. Our residents face many challenges, such as finding gainful employment. Sometimes it is just because they lack the training and skills they need to apply. If you have experience in job skills training, resume building, basic computer skills etc. , or ESL contact us to see how your experience could benefit others. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Skilled Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends Nutrition Center Assistant We are always looking for volunteers to work shifts (2-4 hours) in the food pantry. Duties include stocking and organizing shelves, distributing food, performing client intakes, and smiling!! Generally, it is helpful to have basic computer skills and the ability to lift 25 lbs, but reasonable accommodations can always be made if you are interested in helping out! Bilingual is always a plus! Occasional, Weekly, Monthly Teens, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Physical, Office work, Indoor On-site Weekdays Evening Meal Program This is an opportunity for individual groups of 10 or less to help our residents feel more at home during their stay at JI. Prepare your favorite dish and bring it in, OR use our restaurant style kitchen to prepare a home style dinner to serve to residents. Occasional, Monthly Teens, Adults Groups (2-10), Families Indoor None Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

How you help	It takes a lot of community support to provide the best service that we can to our clients and residents. Your contribution will certainly be the difference between someone surviving – and someone thriving.

About us	Helping People through our Social Model Recovery Home & Nutrition Center. In the heart of Webster Square Jeremiah’s Inn runs two programs to serve those in our community who struggle with the effects of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) & Food Insecurity. Our Social Model Treatment Facility guides over 100 men each year in their efforts to set and achieve healthy attainable goals, change behavior and learn to LIVE recovery. Our nutrition center and food pantry helps individuals and families get the nutrition and basic essentials they need to thrive – not just survive.