The Shelter is open 365 days per year and is operated by Cooperative Christian Ministry . All guests are provided a comfortable place to spend the night, dinner, breakfast, and laundry services.

A paid staff member is on duty from 7:00 pm - 7:00 am to support all volunteers.

Following is a guide for the Night Shelter volunteer responsibilities and opportunities:

• Church Coordinator

Coordinates Volunteers within your church which perform the duties listed below at the Shelter.

• Check in Volunteers

Volunteers work Sunday through Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Volunteers will:

• Log all guests in the Register
• Use a metal detector for scanning each resident for prohibited articles and place those articles in storage.
• Use a breathalyzer to check all guests.
• Volunteers will supervise three (3) outside smoke-breaks. Times are posted.
• Lights Out at 10:00 p.m. and entrance door is locked for guests.
• Any exception(s) for late arrival will be defined by a staff person prior to his/her leaving for the evening.

• Meal Volunteers

Volunteers arrive at 7:00 p.m., with a prepared meal, and begin to serve at 7:30 p.m. (Please check with your coordinator for the current guest count so you'll know how much food to prepare)

The kitchen closes at 9:00 p.m.

Meal providers, please provide the following for breakfast:

• 2 gallons of 2% milk
• 2 large boxes of cereal
• fresh fruit or juice

As of May 2008, the Daily Meal Schedule is:

• Sunday: (Ham or Turkey ) & Veggies & Dessert or Fruit Salad
• Monday: (Lasagna or Pasta Dish) & Veggie or Salad & Dessert
• Tuesday: (Chili or BBQ or Chicken Tenders) & Rolls, Slaw & Dessert
• Wednesday: (Beef Stew or Meatloaf) & Veggie, Cornbread & Dessert or Fruit Salad
• Thursday: (Chicken Casserole or Chicken and Rice) & Veggies & Dessert
• Friday: (Hot Dogs and/or Hamburgers) & Rolls, Chips, Toppings & Dessert
• Saturday: (Pizza or Tacos) & Salad with Dressing & Dessert or Fruit Salad

Tableware, Coffee, and Iced Tea are Provided.

Shelter Guests wash the dishes.

While we provide a menu as a guide, we encourage you to bring your favorite foods as they may also be a favorite of our guests.