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Signing up for volunteer shifts
We appreciate your interest in volunteering for Hope and Harbor! You can visit Sign Up Genius to view available volunteer opportunities and shifts.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Hope and Harbor is grateful for the numerous volunteers that help us carry out our mission each season.
Hope and Harbor depends on the generosity of volunteers to serve our community. Your time and support make a direct impact in providing a safe, warm space for those in need.
Evening Volunteer Opportunities (During Shelter Season)
Volunteers are needed each evening between
5:45 PM – 10:00 PM to help with:
- Registration (5:45 – 8:00 PM) – Assist with guest check-in (2 volunteers needed).
- Host/Hostess (6:00 – 10:00 PM) – Provide a welcoming presence and assist guests (1 volunteer needed).
- Host/Hostess (8:00 – 10:00 PM) – Support guests and assist with closing tasks (1 volunteer needed).
- Dinner Provider (6:30 PM) – Prepare and serve an evening meal for our guests.
The Next Step – Weekly Volunteer Opportunities
(Year-Round)
We also need volunteers throughout the week to support our mission outside of shelter hours:
- Sunday (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Monday (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
- Tuesday (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
- Thursday (3:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Friday (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
These shifts (2.5 hours each) involve:
Escorting visitors to and from the entrance
Socializing with visitors and providing companionship
Assisting with light cleaning and organization
Your time and kindness help create a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you can serve once or on a regular basis, we appreciate your help!
Greeter
5:45-8:00 PM
Two volunteers per evening. Warmly welcome guests each evening. Assist new guests with registration and returning guests with sign-in. Check bags of all guests upon arrival and orientate guests to the designated shelter areas.
Host/Hostess
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Engage and “hang out” with the guests. Validate their day, and interact with them during the evening by playing cards, making puzzles, light conversation, etc. Many of the guests spend all day alone and enjoy having someone to visit with during the evening.
Dinner
6:30-7:30 PM
Prepare and serve a warm meal. Hope and Harbor will provide cups, plates, silverware and drinks. Volunteers provide a warm meal. Please bring serving utensils. Please visit Sign up Genius for current guest count so you have an estimate of how many to prepare for each evening.