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Weather Shelter Program Administration <br />A. Shelter Program Structure <br />The Shelter Manager is responsible for scheduling lntake Specialist shifts, coordinating <br />food services, and supervision of Shelter Coordinator. <br />The Shelter Coordinator and assigned staff are responsible for overseeing the Cold <br />Weather Shelter Program operations, training staff and volunteers, managing the <br />volunteer scheduling, coordinating with staff, volunteers, and providing an On-Call Person <br />for emergencies. <br />Cold Weather Shelter volunteers consist of citizens who wish to contribute to the <br />operation of the program. These volunteers are responsible for the operation of the <br />shelters when activated, registering for new volunteer shifts, facilitating check-in of <br />guests, and attend required training. They may also serve administrative roles as <br />assigned. Volunteer responsibilities are covered in more detail throughout this handbook. <br />B. Volunteers <br />Volunteers sign up through the Signup Genius volunteer portal and schedule a training <br />date with the Shelter Manager or Coordinator. <br />It is mandated that a volunteer has received the Cold Weather Shelter Training prior to <br />staffing a shelter shift. <br />*NOTE: lf an injury should occur to a volunteer during the operation of the Cold Weather <br />Shelter it should be reported by the Shelter Coordinator or Shelter Manager <br />IMMEDIATELY.