Many in our community face the harsh reality of living without adequate shelter. Our Warming Center is a vital lifeline, offering warmth, safety, and comfort to those who need it most. But we can’t do it alone. We need compassionate, dedicated volunteers to help us open our doors and hearts to those in need.
Whether you can give a few hours or several days, your time can make a world of difference. Join us in creating a warm and welcoming environment. Your support will bring hope to those in need.
Make a difference and volunteer today.
PM Shift volunteers play a crucial role in welcoming our guests, serving meals, and ensuring a comfortable transition to evening rest.
This shift operates from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
Interested in the PM Volunteering shift?
AM Shift volunteers assist in the morning routine, helping with wake-up, clean-up, and ensuring a smooth start to our guests' day.
This shift runs from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Ready to make mornings brighter?
Our guests are greeted with a warm meal upon their arrival, generously provided by local restaurants and our dedicated volunteers. We coordinate volunteers to prepare home-cooked meals for approximately 40-50 individuals.
If you have a passion for cooking and serving the community, we invite you to join us in this vital role.
Volunteers are required to complete a standard application form.
You will be assigned a shift to support and serve our guests. Shift options are 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM, and 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM. We ensure no volunteer works alone and strive for a schedule that does not require any volunteer to serve more than once every eight days.
However, you are welcome to indicate your availability and how often you wish to serve.
We aim to provide our services from December to April, opening our doors from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily.
Guests are welcome to arrive between 6:45 PM and 7:45 PM. Post 7:45 PM, entry is restricted to those with a police referral. Re-entry is not permitted for guests who leave after 7:45 PM.
A nurturing warm meal is served around 8:00 PM, courtesy of various organizations, families, and local restaurants.
Mornings start at 5:30 AM with a wake-up call and simple breakfast items for our guests.
Morning Routine (6:00 AM - 8:00 AM):
Thank you for your dedication and time to the Sheboygan County Warming Center.
We cherish your commitment and the unique perspective you bring as a volunteer. Share your experiences and insights to inspire others and guide us in refining our efforts. Your stories and feedback are the heartbeat of our community's growth and success.