Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) serves local adults experiencing homelessness. They welcome individuals and small groups to volunteer alongside regular Harvard student crews during dinner, evening, overnight, or breakfast shifts in their Winter or Summer Shelter programs. Weekly volunteers are preferred but occasionally, periodic or one-time substitutes can assist, especially during school holidays. No prior experience is needed. 

Summer 2026: HSHS is accepting community volunteers that commit to weekly shifts. Volunteers typically commit to a single weekly shift, though volunteers can commit to more than one shift per week this summer if desired.

Learn More/Sign up: https://hshshelter.org/volunteer

Summer 2026 Sign up Form: HERE

For questions please email hshs.volunteer@pbha.org

Teen volunteering:

Volunteers 12-14 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and stay in the kitchen at all times. 

Volunteers 15-17 years old must have parent/guardian signature.