Need

Shelter, Homeless Shelter, Volunteer

Needed by Boston Rescue Mission

Details

Urgency
Average
Can be bought locally
Unknown

Notes

Overflow Shelter Volunteer


Position Description
Volunteer will assist the evening staff with the Overflow Shelter, including related front desk and meal duties.

Responsibilities may include
-Assist with shelter guest intake
-Help serve the evening meal
-Distribute towels and toiletries to guests
-Phone coverage
-Check residents in and out.

Benefits
-Gain an understanding of how a shelter operates
-Provide direct service to homeless individuals.

Qualifications
Compassion, diplomacy, and reliability. Previous shelter experience a plus but not necessary.

Commitment
Requires commitment of one shift per week

Hours
Daily 6:30pm to 9pm

Location
39 Kingston Street, Boston MA 02111

Supervisor

BRM Staff

For more information on becoming an overflow shelter volunteer, please contact Demetri Yannopoulos at (617) 338-9000 x1230 or dyannopoulos@bostonrescuemission.org