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Volunteer With Us

Your time can change lives. At Homeward Bound of Wooster and Wayne County, volunteers are the heartbeat of our shelter. Whether you're serving a meal, sorting donations, or simply offering a warm smile, your presence helps create a space of dignity, safety, and hope.

Why Volunteer? 

  • Build meaningful connections with guests and staff

  • Be part of a trauma-informed, low-barrier shelter that meets people where they are

  • Learn, grow, and contribute to a community rooted in compassion and resilience

  • Celebrate progress—big and small—alongside those who need it most

Ways to Help

  • Meal Service: Prepare or deliver meals for our day center or overnight guests

  • Donation Sorting: Help organize clothing, hygiene items, and supplies

  • Guest Support: Offer conversation, assist with laundry, or help guests navigate resources

  • Special Projects: Join us for seasonal events, shelter beautification, or outreach campaigns

Volunteer Daily Needs

Daily Needs include:

  • early morning- shoveling/ice melt down

  • 8am-10am cleaning

  • 10am-1pm laundry all day

  • 11am-2pm Help serve lunch

  • 2pm-4pm Organizing donations

  • 4pm-6pm cleaning

  • 6pm-8pm Food prep/dishes

  • 6pm-8pm Help serve dinner

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**this is not a comprehensive list of volunteer needs

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Please reach out if interested in helping with other needs (administrative support, data collection, filing, crafting, designing, etc.)

How to Get Started

  1. Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form

  2. Attend a brief orientation (virtual or in-person)

  3. Choose your role and schedule

  4. Join a team that celebrates every act of kindness

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