The Warming Center is a safe nighttime space for people who are experiencing homelessness or stranded during Duluth’s cold winter months. As many as 100 people will check in to the Warming Center every night, some just to warm up and some to spend the entire night.
Evening Volunteers (7-10pm) help with:
- Assist staff with setting up tables, chairs, sleeping mats, and coffee station.
- Serve coffee and pass out hygiene supplies as needed.
- Sanitize surfaces as needed
- Be a welcoming and friendly presence for guests.
Morning Volunteers (7-9am) help with:
- Assist staff with collecting and sanitizing sleeping mats.
- Assist staff with cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, taking down tables and chairs.
- Be a welcoming and friendly presence for guests, encourage and support them getting packed and moved out by our 8am opening time.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Warming Center, please respond to this volunteer need or email Bud, btrnka@chumduluth.org or Drew, afilkins@chumduluth.org (or click respond below) and we will follow up with you on next steps.
