Help us decorate the shelter for the holidays!
The following ARE REQUIRED, related to volunteering at the Siena Francis House:
Prior to coming to the Siena Francis House’s emergency shelter facility and entering our 1117 North 17th Street emergency shelter facility:
- Sign up online for an open volunteer position, including electronically signing the Volunteer Agreement (expectations, waiver, code of conduct).
- Wear closed-toed shoes with rubber/non-slick soles.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
When you arrive at the emergency shelter’s front desk:
- Check in with staff at shelter’s front desk.
- Obtain a “Volunteer Sticker” from shelter staff and wear it prominently.
- Walk through dining room, through the kitchen, to the dock/pantry area to clock-in at the kiosk.
When you arrive in the dock:
- Introduce yourself to the staff, and let them know which activity you signed up for (dock volunteer).
- Clock-In to record that you arrived for your volunteer shift, using the computer at the sign-in kiosk, located in the very back of the kitchen.
- Need to put your purse or coat away? Use one of the lockable lockers near the volunteer sign-in computer and kiosk.
- Wash your hands using soap and water; dry hands.
- If needed, put gloves on.
- Please follow instructions provided by dock staff.
Before you leave:
- Wash your hands.
- Please clock out of your volunteer shift on the computer kiosk.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE!
