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Guests may not keep their purses, backpacks, luggage or other non-essential items <br />with them. They are permitted to keep personal items (religious items, cell phone, <br />personal audio device, stuffed animal, prescribed medications, toiletries, etc.). lf <br />personal audio devices are not kept at acceptable audible levels, they should be put <br />up until morning. <br />Guests are only allowed a single dose of medication rather than the whole <br />prescription bottle. <br />Note: You are not permitted to physically touch a guest's belongings unless a guest <br />requests assistance. <br />We are not a law enforcement agency and have no rights to search people or their <br />belongings. <br />When guests check out of shelter, they must initial the Sign-ln Sheet to acknowledge <br />that they have received their items. lf they cannot do this, the volunteer will write the <br />information in for the guest. They must also return their phone-charging locker key. <br />No guests can leave any items in the shelter after they leave. ltems left in the shelter <br />will be disposed of during clean-up. <br />Note: Reservations cannot be made for space in the shelter. <br />2. Sleeping and General Areas <br />lf mats are not already set up, volunteers will need to set up the sleeping area. <br />Volunteers should allow enough room in between cots for the guests to move freely <br />without disturbing other guests. <br />You may have more than one group of people to shelter in the same facility, which <br />means separating them within the space available. Ensure that you plan for <br />movement within the building for persons with disabilities and other forms of support <br />for people with needs. <br />Once the sleeping area has been arranged, make sure that the bathrooms are stocked <br />and ready for guests to use. Throughout a shift volunteers should, check the <br />bathrooms to ensure that they are stocked with paper goods as needed. Check for <br />guests who may have sought to sneak a cigarette or other things in the bathroom. <br />Check the overall cleanliness and sanitation. <br />lf a spill occurs anywhere in the building, clean it up right away. Spills can be <br />dangerous. lt only takes a little spill of water to cause someone to slip and get injured.