Hi all,
We are very excited to host our spring blood drive at Dudley with the Red
Cross on *Thursday, April 5* between 9:15 and 1:45pm. The whole process
takes about 15 minutes, and we'll provide plenty of snacks and juice to
keep you going through the day!
We are seeking volunteers to give 15 minutes of their time for this good
cause. Just one unit of blood can save a life! For example, Sarah's
grandfather was recently diagnosed with leukemia, and the multiple blood
transfusions he receives each week comes from healthy donors like you! Your
donation will go directly to patients in our community who need it most.
Please email us if you are interested in signing up! Thanks so much for
your consideration.
Best,
Sarah and Kezi
Your Public Service Fellows
Hello, all!
If you are around during spring break, Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
would appreciate your volunteering! Please note the details in the email
forwarded below.
Best,
Your Public Service Fellows
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Harvard Square Homeless Shelter <hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com>
Date: Sun, Mar 11, 2018 at 2:45 PM
Subject: [Hshs-break] Volunteers Needed
To:
Volunteers Needed
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17XHxax6Xq9gK-TDEthMZyfaz2--Q49T2MCc…>
Hello Everyone,
Spring break is here and many of our regular volunteers are not on campus. *We
could really use the help if you are available and in the area.* Please
consider signing up for one of these shifts:
- Monday Overnight (2 spots)
- Tuesday Overnight (3 spots)
- Wednesday Overnight (2 spots)
- Thursday Overnight (2 spots)
- Friday Overnight (2 spots)
- Saturday Evening (2 spots)
- Sunday Breakfast (2 spots)
*NEW PROCEDURE FOR SIGNING UP! *
1. Find the shift on our spreadsheet
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ReWOX2Qk8hzXbyom6NoAubH03uWyTBO8XTC…>
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17XHxax6Xq9gK-TDEthMZyfaz2--Q49T2MCc…>and
fill in your name, email and phone number.
2. Send me an email at hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com
<hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com?subject=I%20CAN%20HELP!%20> telling me which
shift you would like to take.
Descriptions of these shifts can be found below. Please email
hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com
<hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com?subject=I%20CAN%20HELP!%20> if you have any
questions!
Thank you for your help!
UniLuv,
Evan
*Evan Liu Volunteer Director Harvard Square Homeless Shelter*
*Shift Descriptions*
*Dinner (6:45 PM - 9:15 PM)*
You'll be making and serving dinner, and perhaps be lucky enough to run on
a food salvage trip or to collect pastries from the many shops that donate
to us.
*Evening (9:00 PM - 11:15 PM)*
This is 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 (11:00 PM - 9:00 AM)*
You'll stay awake with other volunteers and night-owl guests, basically
having more good conversations, watching movies, doing laundry, reading,
baking cookies, etc! This is a fantastic shift because it's a rare
opportunity to have long conversations and get to know people well. People
often say it's the best shift! And never fear, we do take turns sleeping
-- the night is typically divided into three shifts (12-3 AM, 3-5 AM, 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). *Note:
Friday shift runs from 11:00 PM to 10:00 AM*
*Breakfast (6:30 AM - 9:00 AM)*
Come in bright and early to greet our guests as they begin to wake up!
You'll be making breakfast and helping to clean the shelter (an invaluable
service!) after all the guests leave at 8 AM. *Note: Saturday shift runs
from 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM.*
*HSHS Volunteer Handbook
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XsNKuFgPMQIAzqHDcjDVu3OdKVIcp0ppEvDDuiR…>*
*Interested in volunteering with us on a weekly shift?*
Due to some mid-semester cancellations, we currently have openings on
multiple shifts. If you'd be interested in picking up one of these shifts
from February 15th until April 15th, or have any questions about them,
please reach out to hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com!
<https://hshshelter.org>
<hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com>
This is our emailing list for substitute volunteers.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach to our Volunteer
Director at hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com.
*Our mailing address is:*
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
Phillips Brooks House
Harvard Yard
Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter - 66 Winthrop Street - Cambridge MA 02138
<https://maps.google.com/?q=66+Winthrop+Street+-+Cambridge+MA+02138&entry=gm…>
--
*Evan Liu*
*Volunteer Director*
*Harvard Square Homeless Shelter*
[image: Harvard Square Homeless Shelter] <https://hshshelter.org/>
_______________________________________________
Hshs-break mailing list
Hshs-break(a)lists.hcs.harvard.edu
https://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/hshs-break
Hi all!
I wanted to forward some exciting volunteering opportunities with HSHS and
Y2Y. They are especially looking for volunteers between March 9th -19th,
around spring break. Please see further information attached and reach out
to them directly if you are interested!
Kezi and Sarah
Dudley Public Service Fellows
Volunteer Over Spring Break!
*Sign up with HSHS here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17XHxax6Xq9gK-TDEthMZyfaz2--Q49T2MCc…>
and Y2Y here <https://www.y2yharvardsquare.org/get-involved/>!*
Dear friends,
We're so excited to continue offering our own form of hospitality and
warmth to our guests this spring. But in order to operate our shelters
throughout spring break, *we will need your help.*
As many of you know, our shelters are staffed primarily by weekly,
student-volunteers from Harvard and surrounding schools. But over Harvard's
Spring break (03/09 - 03/19), the majority of our regular volunteers are
away from the Cambridge area. And so, over Spring Break, we turn to our
community members and students staying on campus to help staff our shelters
for our guests.
*If you'll be in the Cambridge area anytime between March 9th and March
19th, we could really use your help as a volunteer!*
We love having both individuals and groups sign up for these shifts! If you
have any questions, please reach out to Y2Y <y2y.volunteer(a)gmail.com> and/or
HSHS <hshs.volunteer(a)gmail.com> with your questions.
*Again, you can sign up with Y2Y here
<https://www.y2yharvardsquare.org/get-involved/> and HSHS here
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17XHxax6Xq9gK-TDEthMZyfaz2--Q49T2MCc…>!*
Signing up for multiple shifts is encouraged! You can find more specific
instructions on the sign-up spreadsheets, and read up on the specific shift
descriptions at the bottom of this email. Anyone can volunteer with us - no
previous shelter experience is necessary.
Again, we just want to emphasize how important your contribution will be to
us this Spring Break, and we sincerely hope that you'll be able to share
some of your time and energy with us. Please pass this email along to any
of your friends, family members, or co-workers that might be
interested in volunteering at our shelters over Spring Break.
With much shelter love and gratitude,
Evan, Cora, 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: 6:30 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 - 9:30 AM
Saturday Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Y2Y Weekend Shifts:
Friday & Saturday Overnight: 11:00PM -10:00AM
Saturday and Sunday Breakfast: 7:30AM - 10:00AM
DINNER (5 volunteers) -- Making and serving dinner and going on food
collection trips to get pastries from the many shops that donate to us.
EVENING (4 volunteers) -- 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 (4 volunteers) -- 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 (6 volunteers) -- You'll be making breakfast and helping to
clean the shelter (a valuable service!) after all the guests leave at 8 AM.
Volunteer Handbook
Read more about HSHS volunteer policies here
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XsNKuFgPMQIAzqHDcjDVu3OdKVIcp0ppEvDDuiR…>
and
Y2Y volunteer policies here
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/14aipRhfW2kr4xqelHFzEMRlSBfZILP0VbU2-KkJ…>
.
<http://hshshelter.org>
<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.y2y(a)gmail.com.
*Our mailing address is:*
Phillips Brooks House
Harvard Yard
Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter - 66 Winthrop Street - Cambridge MA 02138
<https://maps.google.com/?q=66+Winthrop+Street+-+Cambridge+MA+02138&entry=gm…>
Y2Y Harvard Square - 1 Church Street
<https://maps.google.com/?q=1+Church+Street&entry=gmail&source=g> (Middle
Entrance) - Cambridge MA 02138
--
*Evan Liu*
*Volunteer Director*
*Harvard Square Homeless Shelter*
[image: Harvard Square Homeless Shelter] <https://hshshelter.org/>
