* On any given night, there have to be two volunteers in order for the shelter to open, so there is never just one person alone.
* Hours last year were from 7 pm to 7 am (slight fluctuations do happen in order to accommodate varying situations). During those hours, we check in the guests, set them up with bedding and toiletries, and prepare and serve dinner and breakfast. We all sleep there overnight. It's a fairly large space we stay in, has a full kitchen, separate bathrooms, and wi-fi. Honestly, it's pretty cozy. Volunteers can bring laptops and/or other items they may need or want.
* There is a $75 stipend for overnight volunteers. If you sign up for a night and the shelter does not open for some reason, you will receive $10.
Conditions for the shelter to open:
Weather:
1) Temperature must get to 40° or below including windchill.
2) Showers are forecast.
Guests:
A guest (only one) has to call and leave a voicemail at (360) 298-9301 that they want to stay at the shelter; and
Volunteers:
Two volunteers must sign up for that night.
Would you like to sign up to volunteer?
Questions? Email [email protected] or call (360) 298-9301.