Hagar's House Instructions
Call Hagar's Hotline, 404.377.5365, and press 4, to find out how many guests are currently residing at Hagar's House. Call anytime!
Dinner Volunteers--Overview
- know how many meals are needed, add 3--4 adult meals to the guest total
- arrive by 6pm
- bring dinner already prepared
- serve dinner at 6:30pm
- tableware is available
- donations of paper napkins and paper towels are appreciated
- condiments are not usually needed, call ahead
- leftovers go home with you
Overnight Host Duties Each Evening
- arrive by 6:30pm
- bring bed linens or sleeping bag for yourself, bath towel if you plan to shower
- get security procedures from the Lead Volunteer
- help guest feel "at home"...play games, watch movies
- please observe the 10pm bedtime (11pm on weekends)
Overnight Host Duties Each Morning
- awaken guests 5:45am, 7am Saturday & Sunday
- set up for breakfast by 6am, 7am Saturday & Sunday
- clean up, load and start dishwasher before leaving
- help guests leave and sign out according to schedule: 7:30 on weekdays, 9:30 Saturdays, 8:30 Sundays
- turn off the lights and return keys to key box
- Note the extended time on Saturday mornings; this is to allow the moms in the shelter to attend the 9:30 a.m. computer class without having to leave the shelter and come back.)
Before Leaving Hagar's House
- note on the nightly record sheet any challenges you encountered
- Leave a message on the shelter's voicemail (instructions posted in the
Volunteer Room) with this information:
- Number of shelter guests (# moms, # kids), and whether the majority of kids are older or younger (this helps the dinner volunteers immensely).
- The amount of milk and juice in the refrigerator.
- Any needs that you know of (this should also be written on the Nightly Record Sheet).
THANK YOU for serving as an overnight host and for helping to battle homelessness in our community. Background checks are required of all volunteers Get the Release Form
