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Published 2/14/26 11:35AM
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Overnight Volunteer for the Night Light Shelter

Safe Haven Ministries CHX
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Charlevoix, MI
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    This is an ongoing opportunity to volunteer as you are available any night of the week from November 1 to March 31
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security, Men
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Overnight Volunteer for the Night Light Shelter

    The Night Light Shelter is an emergency men's winter shelter that is open overnight (8:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.) from November 1st through March 31st and located in the former parsonage of Community Reformed Church at 100 Oak Street in Charlevoix. This shelter contains a kitchen/dining room area, a bathroom with shower, a bedroom with bunkbeds to house 8 guests, and a washer and dryer so the guests can do their laundry. There is also a computer available for the guests to apply for jobs, benefits, and various permanent housing opportunities.

    New volunteers are given an orientation and initially partnered with an experienced volunteer. Most of our volunteers work two nights a month; however, some are willing to do more, and some can only do one night a month. We’re grateful for whatever time they can give us.

    Volunteer Requirements:

    • Male
    • Over 18
    • Background Check
    • To stay awake the bulk of the night to keep an eye oh shelter guests
    • Arrive between 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm and leave at 8:00 am the next day

    Here is an additional short video with information about the shelter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuePxJlp75A&t=2s

    Location

    On-site

    Community Reformed Church

    100 Oak St, Charlevoix, MI 49720, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Thank you for your interest in serving at the shelter! Please email or call Mr. Kim Bakker directly at kbakker52@gmail.com or 231-330-5316. He will discuss the opportunity with you, make sure you are a good fit, answer any questions you may have, and discuss a background check.

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