We are once again hosting the Reach Cold Weather Shelter this year begining the afternoon of Sunday, November 11, 2018 –and ending on the morning of Sunday November 18, 2018.

Volunteer opportunities include check-in desk, search, laundry monitor, hospitality, kitchen help, overnight assistant, and breakfast assistant. There’s something for everyone, check out the descriptions to see what fits your style.

Check-in: complete documentation as residents check-in for the night (1-2 people needed)

Security/Search: assist residents as they declare that they are abiding by the rules of the shelter (2 people needed)

Laundry: monitor that the residents who are signed up for laundry complete their washing and drying in a timely manner (1-2 people needed)

Hospitality: chatting with residents during the dinner hour. Playing games, too. (2-4 people needed)

Kitchen: assisting with meal prep and clean up. (6-8 people needed)

Overnight assistant: on-hand overnight in case of emergency. You may sleep for the night (in your private space) or you may remain awake if you are a night owl. (1 person per night. Some folks pair up as they play cards or read through the night).

Breakfast: assist shelter staff in the morning from 5-7am. Perfect for early birds. (2 people per day)

 

Please contact Julie and Neil Becker to volunteer or for more information. juliebecker@myactv.net, 240-818-5192 (Julie) 240-818-4314 (Neil). Both are on Facebook, too.
 

*Notes:

Dawn is aware of the dates and is looking into nights the youth can prepare a meal.

St. Joe’s Catholic Daughters is looking into an evening during which they can prepare a meal.

Those with sewing skills may volunteer to mend clothing on-site. Musicians can play tunes during dinner. Barbers/stylists may volunteer to do haircuts on a specified evening.