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Published 10/22/25 8:11PM

Direct Service Shelter Volunteer - Help a homeless senior feel human, not like a number!

Catholic Community Services - King County Admin
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    We are flexible and can work with your schedule!
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Men, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Student groups are also welcome! Students can be under age 18, when supervised by adult chaperones. No background check is needed for food service groups. Please contact us for more information.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Direct Service Shelter Volunteer - Help a homeless senior feel human, not like a number!

    St. Martin de Porres Shelter volunteers work in a variety of jobs, which include serving meals, special food items, and beverages; distributing towels, bathrobes, and supplies; doing dishes; clearing tables; and assisting staff. A volunteer can simply engage in conversations and be an empathetic, listening ear for our program participants. Other opportunities are tailored to volunteers' skills. For example, hair stylists provide barber services by cutting hair and trimming beards. There is ample time for conversation with Shelter clients while in these positions. Hope to see you soon!

    Location

    On-site

    St. Martin de Porres Shelter

    1561 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, Washington, US
    Directions

    St. Martin de Porres Shelter's address is 1561 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA 98134; the cross street is S Massachusetts St. We are in a big, gray warehouse building, SW of T-Mobile Park. Our entrance is on the SE side of the building. There is free parking across the street on S Massachusetts St. If the parking strip is full, please call the Shelter phone number for assistance: 206-323-6341.

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