VOLUNTEERS NEEDED :
*The Following Volunteers are needed during the months that the shelter is in operation: December 1 - March 15.

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MORNING HOSTS: Morning hosts work from 6am to 8am. They set up for breakfast and they also distribute sack lunches to people on their way out. Two morning hosts are needed each day. To volunteer to be a morning host or for more information, please contact Polly Grant by email or phone at 661-313-1505.

OPENING HOSTS: Opening hosts work from 5:45pm to 9pm. They assist shelter employees with the client check-in process and they build sack lunches for the next day. These volunteers function in more of an office-type environment. Two opening hosts are needed each evening . To volunteer to be an opening host or for more information, please contact Polly Grant by email or phone at 661-313-1505.

SAFETY PATROL: Safety patrol works from 6pm to 10pm. The safety patrol assists shelter guards and acts as their additional eyes and ears. The patrol helps maintain a peaceful environment and makes sure the shelter rules are followed. The patrol notifies the guards of anything that is out of the ordinary. The patrol volunteers are given an orange vest and flashlights. Because they are working outside, it is recommended that the safety patrol dresses warm and brings an umbrella if it is raining. Two safety patrol volunteers are needed each night.

DINNER: Any person, group, family or restaurant can volunteer to prepare and bring dinner for 40 people. The meals can be heated in the microwave at the shelter. One volunteer is needed each night. To volunteer to provide a meal or for more information, please contact Tricia Gaye-Jones by email or phone at 661-254-2242.