Provides support to the affiliated congregational shelters and homes. Possible responsibilities include preparing dinner for residents, assisting in overnight staff at a shelter, spending time with residents, or leading activities such as literacy programs, garden work, arts, crafts, etc. The program provides intensive case management, including psychiatric and medical services. Volunteers are needed for daytime coverage on weekends, holidays, and cold weather days. Volunteer shifts are from 9 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm.
Volunteers sign up, well in advance, for a shift once a month or a shift every other month.
Volunteers are also sometimes needed to do an overnight. Attendance at a Haven Training Session is required for persons interested in assisting with coverage. The next training session will be held Tuesday October 16 th . We are always looking for ways to expand our volunteer opportunities.