About the event
This is an ongoing opportunity. We are looking for volunteers who are able to help out at least once per week, for at least 3 months.
A little bit about our downtown shelter: FCC is a shelter operated by Agate Housing and Services in the basement of First Covenant Church. Located in downtown Minneapolis, this shelter works to assist the homeless community of Hennepin County. FCC is unique because it is the only shelter for couples in the entire state of Minnesota.
What will volunteers do?
Volunteers will primarily engage with the shelter guests and assist shelter staff as needed. Some of the primary tasks that volunteers will be assisting shelter staff with include:
- Helping prepare & serve dinner to guests
- Cleaning up common areas after meals
- Washing laundry as needed
- Folding laundry as needed
What will volunteers need to bring or wear?
Closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes
What should volunteers know about the location?
Our couples' shelter is located in the basement of the First Covenant Church Building in downtown Minneapolis. Regarding parking, there is paid street parking, or there is a free parking lot in the back of the building. The parking lot is located on Chicago Avenue between South 6th Street and South 7th Street. A QR code (required to get through the parking lot gate) will be sent to you ahead of time so that you can park in the lot.
Signed forms
There will be a volunteer handbook provided to you that you will have to read through and sign. Additionally, you will have to pass a background check before starting.
Training
You will be required to attend an orientation & training for this position.
