Volunteers
The SWN would not operate without the generous giving of time and talent of our amazing volunteers! We invite you to assist by providing healthy meals, laundry service, or spending time with our guests as evening chaperones. Training is required for anyone who will have contact with our guests. See details below.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are in need of many volunteers to ensure the Severe Weather Network shelter runs smoothly!
Meal Preparation – Prepare and deliver meals to the center (by 5:45pm)
*Check-In guests as they arrive at the shelter (5:45-9pm)
*Serve Evening Meal/Evening Chaperone – Serve dinner, clean up, and enjoy fellowship with our guests from 6-9pm
*Overnight Chaperone-Spend the night at the shelter (accompanied by security staff). Serve continental breakfast/clean up (9:45pm-7:15am)
On-Call Laundry – Pick up laundry bags at 8:00 a.m. and drop off clean at 5:00 p.m.
*TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ANY VOLUNTEER WHO WILL HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH OUR GUESTS.
SELECT THE VOLUNTEER TRAINING MODULE BELOW TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING PROCESS.
Volunteer Training
Please select here to enter the Volunteer Training Program which is required for all volunteers who will have contact with the SWN guests during the 2021-22 season. This includes check-in, serving meals, evening and overnight chaperones.
Individual / Small Group Volunteer Sign Up
Please select here to sign up to volunteer for Meal Preparation, Check-In, Meal Service/Evening Chaperone, Overnight Chaperone and On-Call Laundry.
Complete Training for Registration/Check-In, Meal Service/Evening Chaperone and Overnight Chaperone!