Evening Hosts monitor the shelter from 5:30pm-10pm. There are two Hosts per night working together. They are responsible for hosting and supervising guest activities in the evening making sure the shelter provides a welcoming and safe environment for all our unhoused guests. These volunteers also pack lunches for the guests to take with them the next day.

At the beginning of each shift the evening Hosts will meet with the Shelter Director, who opens the shelter each night. It is helpful to come five minutes before the beginning of the shift to have more time to meet with the Director. The Director will go over with the volunteers the evening schedule, expectations, and unusual circumstances. The Director is always on call to answer questions by phone, or return to the shelter when needed.

Dinner volunteers will prepare a meal and serve the meal at 6pm. The number of guests will be confirmed by the Director earlier in the day. Please prepare enough servings for shelter guests plus two evening volunteers and yourself (an any others you may bring to help).

The dinner volunteer group should be no larger than 4 people; exceptions can be made for larger groups within the same household. All meals must be completely cooked at home, church ovens are not available for us to use. The shelter provides paper plates and bowls, along with plastic utensils to eat with, but dinner volunteer must bring any necessary serving utensils.

Overnight volunteers support the paid overnight staff in case of emergency only. Overnight volunteers sleep in separate quarters from 10pm to 8am. A twin bed is provided, please bring your own bedding and pillow.

If you need to leave earlier in the morning before 8am you can still volunteer but please make arrangements with the Director so they can assess if they should be present at the shelter after you leave in the morning.