WHAT THE WEATHER SHELTER IS
A short-term, life-saving response. The shelter provides a warm place to sleep, a simple evening meal, and safety and stability for the night. Community volunteers make it possible.
WHO WE SERVE
- Individuals experiencing housing instability
- People living in vehicles, tents, or unsafe spaces
- Neighbors who are working, aging, or medically vulnerable
- These are not strangers. They are our neighbors.
WHAT VOLUNTEERS DO
- Welcome guests and assist with check-in
- Serve a light meal or snacks
- Be a calm, respectful presence
- Help with morning cleanup
- There is a $100 stipend for volunteers who stay.
- If you sign up for a night and the shelter does not open for some reason, you will receive $10.
No counseling. No case management. No medical care.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Someone sleeps indoors and stays warm
- The risk of hypothermia is reduced
- Guests experience dignity and care
- Volunteers see immediate, real impact
A FEW GOOD-TO-KNOWS
- Volunteers work in groups, so no one covers a shift alone
- Shifts have a clear start and end time
- Your role is to create a calm, welcoming space — that's
Would you like to sign up to volunteer?
Questions? Call (360) 298-9301
Or email: [email protected]
Want to Help Keep Our Island Neighbors Safe and Warm?
Your donation helps support the San Juan Island Weather Shelter, providing a warm, safe place to sleep for neighbors in need.