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C. Shift Responsibilities <br />Each shift has shared responsibilities as well as its own responsibilities. The biggest <br />responsibility of each shift is to make sure that the shelter is a safe place and that rules are <br />followed. <br />Daily Shelter Operations Evening Shift (6:00 PM — 9:00 PM) <br />The first shift is responsible for setting up and opening the shelter as well as checking in guests. <br />• HopeSource staff and volunteers arrive on site at 6:00 PM <br />• Make a visual assessment of the conditions outside the shelter in case any snow needs to be <br />removed, or the walkway is icy. <br />• Ensure all materials needed are available, i.e. plastic totes, mats, sleeping bags, cleaning <br />supplies, coffee, etc. <br />• As the guests come in between 6:30-8:00 PM, one volunteer will log them into the shelter. <br />• Work with guests to place their belongings, except the items they need for the evening, into a <br />large plastic tote. It will be labeled with the guest's name and stored for the evening. <br />• Direct the guest to the sleeping area of the facility. <br />• Issue sleeping bags and blankets and sleeping mat is available. <br />• Lock doors at 8:00 PM. <br />• HopeSource staff will do a preliminary intake for any new guests. <br />• Ensure guests are aware of all emergency exits in the building and outdoor areas in case they <br />must leave in an emergency. <br />• Prepare, serve and clean up the evening meal. <br />• Maintain the Logbook - The shelter logbook should be used to note any actions or incidents that <br />happen during your shift. Security patrols, guest incidents and any other activity should be noted <br />in the log with the time of each incident. <br />• Staff reserve the right to trespass guests that repeatedly or seriously violate shelter rules; these <br />individuals names will be highlighted in the guidebook. <br />• Maintain regular communications with the Shelter Coordinator. Provide shelter information, <br />and discuss supply needs, problems, and plans. <br />■ Ensure that shelter guests receive updated information about the weather and resources <br />available to them. Several different service guides can be provided to shelter guests as needed. <br />• Routinely inspect the safety and sanitation of the facility and ensure that health standards and <br />guest's needs are being met. <br />Overnight Shift (10:00 PM — 6:00 AM) <br />