Cold Weather Shelter
Our Cold Weather Shelter opens any time the temperature is forecasted to drop below 35 degrees. There are several different teams that mobilize for each opening and we work on a rotating basis as much as schedules allow. It helps to spread the work load among our volunteers, especially when the shelter is open for several nights in a row.
Our guests are given dinner, an opportunity to shower, a cot to sleep for the night, and breakfast the next morning. We also provide essential items like hygiene products, socks, coats, blankets, and towels.
Position: Continental Breakfast
Age Requirement: 21+
Membership Required: No
Background Check Required: No
Days: As Needed
Frequency: As Needed
Term Commitment: One Season
Time Involved: 1 - 1.5 hours (early morning)
Responsibilities: Simple continental style (juice, coffee, granola bars, oatmeal, etc). Includes setting up, serving, and cleaning
Position: Dinner
Age Requirement: 21+
Membership Required: No
Background Check Required: No
Days: As Needed
Frequency: As Needed
Term Commitment: One Season
Time Involved: 2.5 - 3 hours (evening)
Responsibilities: Includes cooking, serving, and cleaning. Volunteers also have option of dropping off assigned food items.
Position: Laundry
Age Requirement: 21+
Membership Required: No
Background Check Required: No
Days: As Needed
Frequency: As Needed
Term Commitment: One Season
Time Involved: Several hours (depending on amount of laundry)
Responsibilities: Pick up the laundry in the morning, wash at home and return to church within 24-48 hours.
Position: Overnight Supervision
Age Requirement: 21+
Membership Required: No
Background Check Required: No
Days: As Needed
Frequency: As Needed
Term Commitment: One Season
Time Involved: 12-13 hours (overnight stay)
Responsibilities: Supervise and assist guests as they check in at the gym; Hand out supplies (blankets, towels, hygiene items, etc); Requires sleeping in the office on an air mattress; May require assisting in morning check-out and clean-up of gym/lobby area.
Position: Check-In
Age Requirement: 21+
Membership Required: No
Background Check Required: No
Days: As Needed
Frequency: As Needed
Term Commitment: One Season
Time Involved: 2-2.5 hours
Responsibilities: Greet and check in guests; Make copies of ID cards; Assist as needed; Supervise in Fellowship Hall during dinner.
Position: Clean-Up
Age Requirement: 21+
Membership Required: No
Background Check Required: No
Days: As Needed
Frequency: As Needed
Term Commitment: One Season
Time Involved: 1-1.5 hours
Responsibilities: Clean lobby area; Put away cots and other supplies; May occasionally require cleaning bathrooms
Position: Set-Up
Age Requirement: 21+
Membership Required: No
Background Check Required: No
Days: As Needed
Frequency: As Needed
Term Commitment: One Season
Time Involved: 30-45 mintues
Responsibilities: Set-up/move cots, tables, storage boxes, bleachers, etc.
