READY TO VOLUNTEER WITH LAUNCH PAD?
The countdown has begun! Emergency Shelter season is right around the corner, from November 1st-April 1st. Whether you are a first time volunteer, or are returning, this page should have everything you need to get ready for the Emergency Shelter season to come!
New volunteer? Keep on scrolling!
New volunteer? Keep on scrolling!
Step 1: Create a profile on our Bloomerang Volunteer Page.
Note: You will get a welcome email from Bloomerang after you create an account. Please make sure to check to see if it went to spam. We don’t want you to miss out on your shift confirmation emails and other updates!
Step 2: Get Trained to Volunteer in Emergency Shelter
This training is required for anyone who wants to interact directly with our young adults by volunteering in Emergency Shelter. This hour and a half training is offered virtually. It is NOT required for meal donors, shelter organizers, or any other volunteer opportunity
Step 3: Sign Up for an Opportunity
There are many ways to get involved! From Meal Donation, Supply Organization, Shelter Deep Cleans, and of course volunteering in Emergency Shelter. Please note, you will not be able to access the Morning or Evening Emergency Shelter shifts until you have completed a Volunteer Training session.
Keep scrolling to learn more about our volunteer opportunities!
Keep scrolling to learn more about our volunteer opportunities!
EMERGENCY SHELTER VOLUNTEERS
November 1st-April 1st
The Emergency Shelter relies on volunteers to help it run smoothly. In this role, you will help with tasks such as serving food, handing out supplies, coordinating the shower sign-up station, and spending time with guests. More than that, your role is to be a welcoming and affirming presence in the lives of our young adults. Morning shifts are from 6 to 8 am and evening shifts are from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. You must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer on-site. Though the shelter is open every day, volunteer slots are subject to availability.
Please note that volunteering in Emergency Shelter requires attending a Volunteer Training prior to your first volunteer shift. These trainings are offered virtually, about once a week, in the evenings. Check out our Bloomerang page to sign up for a shift today!
STORAGE ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEERS
Year-Round
Help us organize our storage area! As donations come in, we have to keep our space organized and supplies flowing to our shelter sites. Tasks will include some lifting, sorting, and cleaning. This opportunity takes place at our Central Storage location on most Thursday mornings from 9am-noon.
MEAL DONOR VOLUNTEERS
Emergency Shelter Meals: November 1st-March 31st
This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for your group or your family! Each night of the season we provide a hot dinner to our guests, which volunteers drop off on-site that evening. A home-cooked meal is an important value statement for our guests. Unsure about your culinary skills? No worries, we also love when volunteers order catering from local restaurants and deliver the food to shelter! No training is required for this role unless you would like to stay to serve the meals.
COMMUNITY GARDEN VOLUNTEERS
May-October
Located behind our Mobile Housing Navigation Center, our Community Garden space offers a serene area for our residents to relax. From flowers to produce to bird feeders, the space was creates with scerenity in mind. Come help us plant, harvest, weed, build, and more!
Still have questions? Please contact us at corrine@nashvillelaunchpad.com
