Second Century Of Faith

• If there are no families in need of  shelter on  the evening of your volunteer assignment, you will receive a call letting  you know your volunteer assignment is complete. Please consider spending  some of your time that evening writing a letter to your federal, state and  local representatives and in prayer for families in need.  
• If there are families in need of  shelter,  plan to arrive at the shelter by 8:00 p.m. An Evening Shelter Host will  greet you and orient you to the space and the shelter rules. You will be  needed until the families are picked up in the morning; about 6:30 a.m.  weekdays and 8:30 a.m. weekends.
   

• Greet the families as introduced to you by the Evening Shelter Host. 
• Encourage children to slowly stop their activities, help tidy the space, and begin  getting ready for bed.  
• Be available to talk with adult guests if they wish to converse. 
• Be a model for shelter rules and remind families of the shelter rules when needed. 
• Complete daily page in Pass Down Log: enter any comments and sign in. 
• Secure facility  for the evening – make sure doors are locked, extraneous lights are turned out, passages to restrooms are clear and lit, kitchen and activity areas are tidy.  
• If asked, distribute any extra needed items, such as clean bedding and care packs items. 
• Guidelines for bedtime is around 9:00 PM (weekdays) and 10:00 PM (weekends). 
• Sleep in designated volunteer area. You will need to bring your own bedding with  you, such as a sleeping bag and pillow.  You may also want to bring a book and alarm clock with you.
• Wake families around 6:00 AM on the weekdays and 8:00 AM on the weekends. 
• Set out a light breakfast for the families.  Project Home will provide some breakfast items when available.  Donated breakfast items are appreciated.  Tidy up kitchen facilities and eating area after use. 
• Families will  depart from shelter at approximately 6:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM on weekends. 
• Tidy up  bathrooms.  
• Please call in  any needed items noted in the Pass Down Log.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, please stay calm, if necessary call 911 and/or contact  Sara Liegl, Program Director, on her cell at (651) 983-6086.

• A friendly,  caring attitude.  
• Reliability –  our shelter program is primarily run by volunteers. 
• Energy and a  love of children.  
• Respect and  understanding for parents.

Training:

• A training session is provided by Project Home staff at your place of worship.  You are encouraged to attend. 

Parking restriction:  Do not park in the alley or behind the garage so as not to block Fr. Kevin.