We are looking for committed volunteers who will serve in pairs and will alternate being awake for a full night. Volunteers will receive training and mentoring by a current organizer and will be expected to fulfill a weekly shift. Spanish language speakers are encouraged but not required. Volunteers will need to agree to a background check.

Caseworkers will interview new arrivals through an intake form. We are looking for volunteers with awareness and experience with trauma-informed care who can be gentle and supportive with very vulnerable individuals and families. Experience with intake work, casework, or social work is encouraged but not required. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome. Intake volunteers will be trained and mentored and should be able to commit to 6-10 hours per week. Volunteers will need to agree to a background check.

Custodial volunteers will commit to one shift per week. Tasks may include taking out the garbage, cleaning the bathroom and kitchen, wiping down tables, tidying up materials and donations. Volunteers will be trained and mentored.

We do not know when sanctuary seekers will arrive or when necessary meetings and services be available so we require on-call volunteers. Our families need childcare for their children on site at the church while they engage with legal and other services. We have books, toys, and art supplies on site. Experience working with children is a must. Spanish languages skills are preferable but not required. Volunteers will need to agree to a background check.

Meal prep volunteers will work with our resident abuelito to prepare hot breakfast, dinner, and sometimes lunch for sanctuary seekers. Experience with or love of cooking is preferable but not required. Spanish language skills would be helpful but not required. Volunteers should commit to regular weekly or biweekly shifts. Breakfast shift is from 5am-9am and dinner from 4pm-8pm.