Volunteer: Shelter Volunteers - Michigan Volunteer Disaster TeamsRole Summary Temporary Shelter Volunteers support the safe, compassionate, and efficient operation of a disaster shelter that houses individuals and families displaced by emergencies. Volunteers help create a welcoming environment, assist with basic needs, and ensure residents receive essential services during a stressful and uncertain time. This role is hands‑on, people‑focused, and essential to maintaining a stable, supportive shelter environment. Key Responsibilities Guest Support & Hospitality Greet residents as they arrive and help them get settledProvide information about shelter rules, schedules, and available servicesOffer general assistance to individuals and families throughout their stay. Maintain a calm, respectful, and trauma‑informed approachRegistration & Intake Assistance Help residents complete check‑in formsDirect guests to sleeping areas, restrooms, and common spacesIdentify urgent needs and notify shelter supervisors Dormitory & Common Area Support Assist with setting up cots, bedding, and personal spaceKeep shared areas clean, organized, and safeMonitor for issues such as overcrowding, safety concerns, or conflictsReport concerns promptly to shelter leadership4. Meal & Feeding Support Help distribute meals and snacksAssist with serving lines, cleanup, and maintaining sanitationSupport residents with dietary needs when possible5. Supplies & Logistics Assistance Distribute hygiene kits, blankets, and other essential itemsHelp track inventory and restock suppliesSupport setup and teardown of shelter equipmentEmotional Support & Community Care Offer a listening ear and compassionate presenceHelp residents connect with mental health or medical staff when neededSupport children, older adults, and individuals with access or functional needs Optional Specialized Support (if trained) Child-friendly space supervisionPet shelter assistanceLanguage interpretationAccessibility supportAgency: Volunteer Michigan Role Summary Temporary Shelter Volunteers support the safe, compassionate, and efficient operation of a disaster shelter that houses individuals and families displaced by emergencies. Volunteers help create a welcoming environment, assist with basic needs, and ensure residents receive essential services during a stressful and uncertain time. This role is hands‑on, people‑focused, and essential to maintaining a stable, supportive shelter environment. Key Responsibilities Guest Support & Hospitality Greet residents as they arrive and help them get settledProvide information about shelter rules, schedules, and available servicesOffer general assistance to individuals and families throughout their stay. Maintain a calm, respectful, and trauma‑informed approachRegistration & Intake Assistance Help residents complete check‑in formsDirect guests to sleeping areas, restrooms, and common spacesIdentify urgent needs and notify shelter supervisors Dormitory & Common Area Support Assist with setting up cots, bedding, and personal spaceKeep shared areas clean, organized, and safeMonitor for issues such as overcrowding, safety concerns, or conflictsReport concerns promptly to shelter leadership4. Meal & Feeding Support Help distribute meals and snacksAssist with serving lines, cleanup, and maintaining sanitationSupport residents with dietary needs when possible5. Supplies & Logistics Assistance Distribute hygiene kits, blankets, and other essential itemsHelp track inventory and restock suppliesSupport setup and teardown of shelter equipmentEmotional Support & Community Care Offer a listening ear and compassionate presenceHelp residents connect with mental health or medical staff when neededSupport children, older adults, and individuals with access or functional needs Optional Specialized Support (if trained) Child-friendly space supervisionPet shelter assistanceLanguage interpretationAccessibility supportAgency: Volunteer Michigan Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48933 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Join the Michigan Statewide Disaster Volunteer TeamIn recent years, our state has experienced an increase in natural disasters from severe weather, flooding and tornadoes. While the events can last a short period of time, the recovery often last years and disproportionately affecting those who are vulnerable including children, those with limited resources, disabilities, and seniors. Your service as a member of the Michigan Statewide Disaster Volunteer Team can make the difference in your community's recovery from a disaster. The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of common tasks that are needed at all phases of the disaster cycle. As a disaster volunteer, you can sign up for training offered by the MCSC and our partners. In addition, you can have your information shared with local organizers to help with tasks and engage local preparedness activities. As a volunteer, you have the flexibility of participating as your schedule permits and responding to nearby events. Common task include shelter set up and staffing, distributing supplies, door to door wellness checks, muck and gut clean up, debris pick up such as tree limbs, and chain sawing. Agency: Volunteer Michigan In recent years, our state has experienced an increase in natural disasters from severe weather, flooding and tornadoes. While the events can last a short period of time, the recovery often last years and disproportionately affecting those who are vulnerable including children, those with limited resources, disabilities, and seniors. Your service as a member of the Michigan Statewide Disaster Volunteer Team can make the difference in your community's recovery from a disaster. The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of common tasks that are needed at all phases of the disaster cycle. As a disaster volunteer, you can sign up for training offered by the MCSC and our partners. In addition, you can have your information shared with local organizers to help with tasks and engage local preparedness activities. As a volunteer, you have the flexibility of participating as your schedule permits and responding to nearby events. Common task include shelter set up and staffing, distributing supplies, door to door wellness checks, muck and gut clean up, debris pick up such as tree limbs, and chain sawing. Agency: Volunteer Michigan Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48933 Allow Groups: Yes |