Volunteer

Ready to contribute your time? Get started in a few simple steps.

Your generous willingness to serve not only provides individuals in need with a warm, safe, and welcoming place to sleep but also plays a key role in ensuring they have a nourishing meal, making our community a better place for all.

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Fill Out Background Check Form

Download and fill out background check form available below. Please email the completed form to sleepcentercoordinator@stepping-stones-alliance.org

2

Watch the Informational Video

This video provides key health and safety information regarding bloodborne pathogens as a precaution.

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Learn About Volunteer Options

See details and use the provided links to select your preferred date or shift. If you're interested in additional opportunities, please reach out via our contact form.

Learn about our volunteer opportunities.

See below for times, volunteer info, and sign-up links.

Bringing and Serving a Meal

Time:
  • Our guests arrive between the hours of 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM

  • Please plan to set up by 7:30 PM and serve until 8:30 PM

Details:
  • Please limit groups to 2-6 people over the age of 18.

  • We house guests of all backgrounds. In an effort to be respectful to everyone, no political speech or religious services are to be held inside the center.

  • Please bring your meal fully prepared with everything you need to serve the meal. Be prepared to take your dishes home dirty or bring disposable items.

  • You can expect for there to be at least 15-20 people to feed. We do love leftovers and often our guests will eat them as breakfast the next day.

  • The door at the Sleep Center is located on the side of the building and is always locked. Please knock.

Sleep Center Volunteering

Time:
  • The morning shift runs from 5:30 AM until 7:30 AM

  • Our evening shift runs from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

Details:
  • You can help with guest check-outs and intakes (help keep account of guests and their belongings) or guest operations (help managing food and guest supplies)

Discover or share more ways you can make a difference.

Reach out today with our form. We're always looking for help in the additional listed areas or you can reach out to offer a hand in your own way. We're appreciative of your willingness to create change.