Matthew 25:35-40

35   For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in;

36   Naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.

37   Then the righteous will answer Him, Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink?

38   And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You?

39   When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?

40   The King will answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.
 

Volunteer Information

STAFFING ROLES

Shift Supervisor

This position will require being available during a shift for overseeing the needs of guests staying at the mission. This position will be responsible for on duty shift workers to serve the needs of all guests staying at the mission.

This position will assist with checking in and interfacing with the guests to help with cleaning of the clothes, distributing food, preparing a bed, and providing supplies (ie, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, paper, pens, etc). This position will be responsible to manage any conflicts or operational issues that arise.

This position is also responsible informing the Operations Manager of any problems at the mission or if a volunteer has not shown up for a shift.

Shift Workers

There will be four primary shifts.

• 1st shift: 4 am - 9 am.
  Shift duties include making coffee, assisting with a light breakfast, waking up guests, and answering phones.
• 2nd shift: 9 am - 6 pm.
  Second shift includes assisting with the daily objectives lined out for the guests and making a lunch available to those staying during the day.
  
• 3rd shift: 6 pm - 11 pm.
  Third shift is the "rush-hour" of the shelter operation as new guests arrive. Intakes and drug testing are completed offsite. A male and a female are paired together and may lead Bible study, serve a light dinner, and may clean up after dinner. Answering phones and light clerical work may also be performed.
• 4th shift: 11 pm - 4 am.
  Fourth shift is the "fire-watch" shift with male and female shift workers. At least one worker would need to stay awake during the shift. Duties include turning the lights out, bed checks, securing the alarm, and light housekeeping.

Providing and/or Serving Meals

We are encouraging Bible study groups, church affiliations neighbors, and members of the community to assist the YCGRM Team in planning, preparing, and serving light, healthy evening meals.

The meal provider will coordinate directly with the Operations Manager. It works well if a group is able to commit to serving a "set-time" meal. For example, a group may commit to provide and serve a dinner meal the third Thursday of each month. YCGRM guests are encouraged to eat Monday, Wednesday, and Friday dinner at the Soup Kitchen, and Saturday dinner at the Presbyterian Church community dinner. It is helpful to have group meals at the shelter on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings.

Grant Writing/Development

Persons interested in getting involved with the development of the Mission such as fundraising, grant writing, and overall financial aspects of the Mission.

Host Homes for Overflow

Due to the limited number of beds we will be able to provide, we are seeking overflow host homes and/or other shelter locations. All guests are screened with background checks completed before admission to either the Mission or an overflow location.

Families with children have first priority at the Mission. There will be a need for overflow housing for single women or men when the Mission has met thier 17 bed capacity.

Housekeeping Member

This position will require working under the supervision and direction of the Operations Manager.This position will require cleaning the sleeping areas, common areas, meeting areas, bathrooms and kitchen.

General Support Member

This is the - "I am available during this time frame to help as I can." position.

Any of the above positions may need to handle the duties of another
position depending on resources available. There should be
at least 1 male & 1 female shift worker on duty during the night.

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SHIFT DUTIES

Sign in
New Intakes:

• Off Site Intakes done prior to 6 pm at alternate location.
• Volunteer to read aloud and client to sign copy of the YCWS house rules (House rules sheet must be re-read and re-signed if guest misses 2 or more consecutive nights of stay)
• Volunteer to check client ID along with a photo copy (Can still be admitted without photo ID).
• Volunteer will inspect client's personal property for any paraphernalia not allowed on the premise (weapons, knives, pocket knives, drugs, alcohol, etc.)
• Any prescription drugs will be kept in a secure area and accessible by the volunteers

Items Distribution

• Clean sheets, pillows, and blankets will be given to each guest every Sunday along with plastic bags with names written on them with permanent marker to store sheets, blankets, and pillows.
• Extra bags of personal items can be stored if necessary. Record of inventory must be kept by YCWS & signed by client.
• Check status of toiletry items and give out or replenish when necessary. Label toiletries with guest's names.
• Give 2 towels and 2 wash clothes to every guest every day. 1 towel and 1 wash cloth for clean up in the evening and morning.
• Detergent shall be available for guests to use the washing machine & dryer for personal items. (Please note, if clothes are deeply soiled, use commercial washing machines and wear gloves when washing all shelter items)

Logs

Logs are to be maintained by the volunteer of information of volunteers on duty and check in times, names of clients staying at the shelter and check in times, important events (such as disturbances, injuries, and expulsion, etc.) are recorded.

7:00am Wake Up

• Volunteer is to organize breakfast.
• Volunteers will make sure all guests are awake at 7:00 am to use bathrooms, clean, and eat. Wet towels can be placed in large trash bags for washing.
• Volunteers to make sure guest sleeping areas are clean.
• PERSONAL ITEMS ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SHELTER OR VOLUNTEERS OR YCWS MANAGER.
• Sleeping area is to be swept and cleaned where needed. Please spray room deodorizer in sleeping and community areas.
• Bathrooms are to be cleaned (wearing gloves). Sinks and toilets scrubbed with cleaner and bathroom floors mopped with cleaner.

Departure For the Day

• All residents will have requirements they must meet which will include job search, housing search and other tasks that need to be done during the day time hours. YCAP bus will come by around 9 am for those without transportation.
• Volunteers do final cleaning, when appropriate.

Volunteer Code of Conduct

• Be courteous and respectful to all shelter guests.
• If behaviors are unacceptable and against shelter rules, ask that behavior discontinues immediately. If it continues, arrangements will be made for guest to gather personal belongings and leave immediately. Notification will also be made to the Operations Manager. Note this on guest's Intake Form and shelter log.
• If behavior is dangerous, call police immediately.
• Do not exchange personal information with guests, such as email addresses, phone numbers, home address etc.