Volunteers are the lifeblood of REST and REST offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit a multitude of personalities, abilities, and schedules. If you are interested in volunteering for REST or would like more information.  

 

1. REST volunteers help with the daily operation of the shelter which include roles such in the following areas. 

• Intake - welcome, screening assessment, processing guests into the shelter, (2 or 3 volunteers daily - Evening Shift)
• Driver - transport guests to and from the shelter, (1 volunteer at Intake and 1 for Morning Portal - Evening and Morning Shift)
• Transition Coordinator - help with evening operations at the shelter, and administrative updates of guest records, while working with church volunteers. (2 volunteers working 1 staff member - Evening Shift)
• Morning Portal - coordinating breakfast for the guests. (1 volunteer working with staff - Morning Shift)

During the 18-week season volunteers are needed seven days a week; volunteers choose which shift(s) and day(s) work best for them. REST volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Training and to pass a background check. Drivers are required to submit their DMV record and complete a free 2 hour online Van training through our insurance. Live scan is completed by everyone.

 

2. Host church volunteers work within their church to prepare food and provide comfort to the guests.  These volunteers are not required to attend a Volunteer Training or pass a background check , it is optional.

 

If you are interested in volunteering for REST or would like more information, please contact REST Director at restdirector.ys@gmail.com.

 

Volunteers form the life blood of REST. Without the individuals that invest their time and provide financial support, REST would not exist.