Join HSHS+Y2Y this Season!
Volunteer at a *student-run homeless shelter* and help provide shelter and
resources to our Cambridge community members experiencing homelessness.
We are especially seeking
*committed overnight volunteers. Priority Application Deadline: Wednesday,
January 18th*
JOIN THE HSHS TEAM
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JOIN THE Y2Y TEAM
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Dear friends,
We at HSHS and Y2Y are excited to open our doors to guests and provide a
warm, welcoming atmosphere during this winter + spring season. However, in
order to keep both of our shelters operating, *we need your help!*
*Harvard Square Homeless Shelter* is a student-run homeless shelter serving
adults experiencing homelessness in the Cambridge area. We house 24 men and
women every night throughout the five and a half coldest months of winter.
*Y2Y Harvard Square* is a student-run overnight shelter and employs a
youth-to-youth model to provide a safe and affirming environment for young
adults experiencing homelessness.
*VOLUNTEERING OPTIONS:*
**Shifts for the *HSHS/Y2Y winter/spring season* begin on *January 23rd *and
end on* April 15th.*
**We accept all volunteers committed to making a difference here in
Cambridge! You don't have to be a student to join our volunteer team.
1. Volunteer with us individually on a *regular, weekly shift* (excluding
Harvard's Spring Break: March 11 - 19) by applying here:* HSHS
<https://us14.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftiny.cc%2FHSHS23S1&xid=c18cb999e0&uid=62141265&iid=0505bbfe16&pool=cts&v=2&c=1673813896&h=2bd9ed0bfc501f6c11e7bd188852a0a2d3e8c3961644c539387c3f4c98f07a24>
-- Y2Y
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Find out more about our shifts below.
2. Join a group of your friends or community members on a *GROUP* *regular,
weekly shift* (excluding Harvard's Spring Break: March 11 - 19) by applying
here:* HSHS
<https://us14.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1QgOAYXqdUXVTTO0w9-mPmuMRgSBanDIaxTRm-v7gQ8g%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Ddrive_web&xid=c18cb999e0&uid=62141265&iid=0505bbfe16&pool=cts&v=2&c=1673813896&h=5bd6e2f90f51c7d6725406f1f9e6cba5a4a721364c039ab249dbb20b6f19a9a7>
-- Y2Y
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Find out more about our shifts below.
3. Fill out these forms: *HSHS
<https://us14.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FzDriHT1MPtqeJW3RA&xid=c18cb999e0&uid=62141265&iid=0505bbfe16&pool=cts&v=2&c=1673813896&h=cc0eebb58341565615d35e7e106af0cbd32dc765de1f144ea00a7518bd83892b>
-- Y2Y
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*to
be informed when we are seeking *substitute volunteers.*
4. Work one on one with guests and help connect them with important long
term resources as an *HSHS RESOURCE
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(See
below for more information.)
5. Join the HSHS STREET TEAM
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and deliver
food, toiletries, heating pads, and more to people experiencing
homelessness in Harvard Square and Central Square. (See below for more
information.)
If you have any questions at all, please reach out to HSHS
<hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com> or Y2Y <volunteer(a)y2yharvardsquare.org>rg>.
*Again, you can apply with these links: HSHS
<https://us14.mailchimp.com/mctx/clicks?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftiny.cc%2FHSHS23S1&xid=c18cb999e0&uid=62141265&iid=0505bbfe16&pool=cts&v=2&c=1673813896&h=2bd9ed0bfc501f6c11e7bd188852a0a2d3e8c3961644c539387c3f4c98f07a24>
-- Y2Y
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or through the PBHA COMMON APP
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We want to emphasize how important your contributions are to us, and we
sincerely hope you will be able to join our team in some capacity this
season. Please pass this email along to your friends, family members,
co-workers or anyone else that might be interested in volunteering at our
shelters.
With much shelter love and gratitude,
Annie, Esther, Harold, and the HSHS and Y2Y Families
Description of Shifts
HSHS Daily Shifts:
Dinner: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Evening: 9:00 PM - 11:15 PM
Overnight: 11 PM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast: 6:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Y2Y Daily Shifts:
Dinner: 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Evening: 9:00 PM - 11:15 PM
Overnight: 11 PM - 9:15 AM
Breakfast: 6:30 AM - 9: 15 AM
Note: Times on weekends are slightly different:
HSHS Weekend Shifts:
Friday Overnight: 11:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Saturday Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Y2Y Weekend Shifts:
Friday & Saturday Overnight: 11:00PM -10:00AM
Saturday and Sunday Breakfast: 7:30AM - 10:00AM
DINNER -- Making and serving dinner and going on food salvage trips to
collect pastries from the many shops that donate to us.
EVENING -- A relaxed time to visit with guests as they prepare for bed.
It's usually very quiet and a great opportunity for some wonderful
conversations. Help is also often needed in the kitchen to clean-up after
dinner and prepare plates of food to hand out at the door.
OVERNIGHT -- The night is typically divided into three shifts (12-3 AM, 3-5
AM, and 5-8 AM) and you will be awake for one of them (there is a staff
room with bunk beds, so you will be able to sleep when it is not your turn
to be awake). During your shift, you'll stay awake with
other volunteers and guests having more good conversations,
watching movies, doing laundry, reading, baking cookies, etc!
BREAKFAST -- You'll be making breakfast and helping to clean the
shelter after all the guests leave at 8 AM.
VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK
Read more about HSHS volunteer policies here
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and
Y2Y volunteer policies here
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.
*HSHS RESOURCE ADVOCACY: *
The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter is looking for motivated individuals to
staff our Resource Advocacy Team.
RAs work one-on-one with shelter guests and other community members
experiencing homelessness. We work to connect people with local resources
like food, shelter, and health-care; offer assistance with job and housing
applications; and build positive, supportive relationships. More details
about what you will do as a Resource Advocate can be found here
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.
To apply, fill out this application form
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by
11:59 pm on Monday, January 16th.
*HSHS STREET TEAM: *
The HSHS Street Team walks around and delivers hot food, toiletries,
snacks, heating pads and more to those in our community experiencing
homelessness in Harvard Square and Central Square.
Shifts begin on November 1st and run from 7:30 - 9:00 PM any day of the
week that works best for you!
Sign up *here
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for
a specific date!
[image: Website] <http://hshshelter.org/>
[image: Email] <hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com>
If you have any questions or concerns please reach to the HSHS Volunteer
Director at hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com
or the Y2Y Volunteer Director at volunteer(a)y2yharvardsquare.org.
*Our mailing address is:*
Phillips Brooks House
Harvard Yard
Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter - 66 Winthrop Street - Cambridge MA 02138
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Y2Y Harvard Square - 1 Church Street (Middle Entrance) - Cambridge MA 02138
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