Next Wave and Full Circle students have been volunteering at the Boston homeless shelter, the Boston Rescue Mission, for many years now. Unable to have volunteers during the height of the pandemic, when the Mission opened back up Next Wave and Full Circle students stepped up to help out. The students made over twenty visits to the shelter this school year. On Friday afternoons, after school ends, these students give up their free time to volunteer at the shelter.

The students are responsible for helping with food prep, wrapping utensils, and cleaning. Their biggest role comes when they serve meals and interact with the guests of the shelter. The students do a wonderful job of making people who are struggling feel welcomed and respected. Their efforts also make it easier for Mission staff to run what is a very busy homeless shelter.

Students who have volunteered this year include Justin Nunez Garcia, Sanay Phils, Bruce Flores-Jiminez, Emily Arevalo Ramirez, Nia Pacheco Da Silva, Mercedes Acosta, Yvette Vargas Cortez, and Tonishae Lewis.