There are many different volunteer opportunities that will fit any skill level. If this is your first time volunteering, training will take place on site when you arrive. This season we are using signup.com as our sign up tool. If you are interested in volunteering at any of the below positions please click the "sign up to volunteer" link.
All volunteers must be 18 and older
Food
Preparation and serving:
Hours 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Duties:
- Works with Lead Host for
Food Prep and Food Serving
- Prepares meals based on
an identified menu.
- Serves meal to guests
- Cleanup kitchen and food
serving area
- Food handlers certificate
required.
- Available through SOS
web site (sos-shelter.org)
Check in Guests Hours: 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM Tasks: - Interface with guests in a positive and supportive manner
- Assist with the nightly check in process
Hours:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tasks:
- Interface with guests in
a positive and supportive manner
- Periodically patrol
grounds and smoking area, in two person teams, to insure adherence to smoking
and drinking regulations.
- Eat dinner with guests
- Play board games and assist new guests with required paperwork
- Room assignments
- Clean, issue and reassign bedding
Hours: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tasks:
- Interface with guests in a positive and supportive manner
- Monitor showers or act as an escort
- Ensure guests do not take longer than 15 minute showers
- Gather guests when it is time to shower and escort throughout building
Hours: 6:45 PM - 9:30 PM Tasks:
- Interface with guests in a positive and supportive manner
- Organize and sort clothing donations
- Distribute clothing and hygiene items to guests
Overnight
Shift:
Hours:
9:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Duties:
- Take 2 hour shifts patrolling building to allow up to 6 hours of sleep
- Interface with guests in
a positive and supportive manner
- Lights out @ 10:00 PM
- Doors and Building
Secured
- All night patrols of
sleeping areas and bathrooms
- Laundry - Wash & dry
kitchen & bath towels
- Prepare and serve
morning meal
- Supervise Building
cleanup
- Ensure all guests leave building by 8:30 AM Monday-Friday, and by 7:30 AM Saturday-Sunday
Sign up by clicking the below link. You will be asked to enter your e-mail address.
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