Without volunteers, there is no Operation Nightwatch.
Volunteers keep us on track, deliver the food, make up the menu and fix the meals. Volunteers visit the seniors, go out on the street, hand out the sandwiches, and listen to the stories. Volunteers collect the socks, and other volunteers hand them out.
Operation Nightwatch is an amazing kaleidoscope of volunteers working to make life better for homeless people and senior residents.
Come alone or come with friends. Volunteering at Nightwatch will change you in ways you cannot imagine.
Current volunteer needs
Evening Meal Cooking and Serving
Bring a few friends to Nightwatch to prepare and serve a meal for 150 of our homeless guests!
We are currently looking for groups to cover the first Friday of every EVEN month, the third Tuesday of every month, the fourth Monday of every month and the fourth Saturday of every ODD month.
Groups can come check our pantry or purchase their own food. Either way, you create a menu, put the meal together, and start serving at 7:45 pm. Usually the groups are done serving and headed home by 9:45 pm. Start time depends on how complex your meal will be, usually around 6:00 or 7:00 pm. Must be high school age or older.
Call 206-482-8123 or email volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org.
Meal Hospitality Volunteer
Assist at our Dispatch Center during the nightly meal from 8:00 – 10:00 pm. This includes tasks such as handing out socks and hygiene supplies, bussing tables, keeping water glasses filled, and engaging with our guests. This opportunity is available every night of the week.
If you are interested, please call 206-482-8123 or email volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org.
Shelter Drivers
Help is needed transporting small groups of homeless men to our nearby shelter location on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Hours are 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Must have a Washington State driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Vehicle is provided.
For more details, please call 206-482-8123 or email volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org.
Sandwich Makers
This is a fun group project you can do at your convenience! Make sandwiches to be distributed in our Dispatch Center. It can be difficult for us to gauge how many people will come to our nightly meal, so it’s important we maintain a constant stock of sandwiches to pass out if we run out of food early. Sandwiches preferred are Turkey/Ham & Cheese or PB&J.
For more details, or to schedule a delivery time, please call 206-482-8123 or email volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org.
Dessert Bakers
Bakers wanted! Our homeless guests love to get something sweet along with their meals, but we don’t always have desserts. We’re looking for people to provide desserts for 150 people. This includes cookies, brownies, muffins, and cakes, which can be baked offsite and delivered to us. This can be a fun project for your community group, school, or church!
For more details, or to schedule a delivery time, please call 206-482-8123 or email volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org.
Residential Kitchen Cleaning
We are in need of residential kitchen cleaning for our Senior Housing community kitchens. We have two small kitchens that need basic cleaning and up-keep, about an hour each month. Scheduling is very flexible; we will provide all necessary materials.
For more details, please call 206-482-8123 or email volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org.
Street Ministry
Accompany our Street Ministers walking around Seattle, engaging with people surviving outside, and visiting folks living in encampments. Background check required, as well as certain reading materials. We ask that potential volunteers in this ministry are able to adhere to the mission of Nightwatch, to love our neighbors in keeping with Jesus’ instructions.
If you are interested, please call 206-482-8123 or email volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org.
Chaplaincy Volunteer
This is an opportunity for Ministers of Presence to volunteer within each of our programs. Specifically, we are looking for ordained Christian clergy and/or certified chaplains to be available for listening, talking, and connecting with the people we serve on an individual basis. We ask them to be available in the evenings, once per week, for 2 hours. Background check required, as well as certain reading materials.
If you are interested, please call 206-482-8123 or email volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org.
For general volunteer inquiries: volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org
Download a Volunteer Application, complete and email it to volunteer@seattlenightwatch.org.
