Get Involved
Malden Warming Center is a volunteer-based operation from December 1 to March 31. Every night, our volunteers provide hospitality to our guests throughout the night with the MWC director or assistant director present and available on call.
Direct Service Volunteering Positions
Room Monitor
Supervise guests and enforce basic safety rules in order to maintain a safe environment.
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1st Evening shift: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
2nd Evening shift: 9:00pm - 11:30pm
Overnight shift:11:30pm - 6:00am
Morning shift: 6:00am - 8:00am
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Shadowing an experienced volunteer is required for your first time / shift
Must be 18 yrs or older
Bathroom Monitor
Sit by and open bathroom for guests and enforce safety rules (e.g., no smoking or substance use in the bathroom)
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Evening shift: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Narcan video training is required
Must be 18 yrs or older
Kitchen Assistance
Assist in preparing and serving a hot dinner or serve pre-packaged breakfast to guests & kitchen clean up after dinner and breakfast. No need to provide food or plan meal.
If you are interested in cooking, we welcome you to take the Breakfast shift.
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Dinner shift: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Breakfast shift: 6:00am - 7:30am
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No training required
Must be 13 yrs or older.
13-17 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult.
Closet Monitor
Remain in the donation room and retrieve donated items for guests upon request.
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Evening shift: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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No training required
Must be 13 yrs or older.
13-17 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult.
Indirect Service Volunteering Positions
Donut Delivery
Pick up donuts from Honey Dew Donuts (one block away from MWC @ 691 Eastern Ave.) and deliver it to MWC.
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Pick-up time:
Mon - Sat 6:45 - 7:00pm
Sun. 5:45 - 6:00pm
Dinner Delivery
Pick up Wednesday dinner from Fresco's Roast Beef & Seafood (two blocks away from MWC at 775 Eastern Ave.) and deliver it to MWC.
Pick-up time:
Weds only 6:45 - 7:00pm
Food Link Delivery
Pick up food donations from Food Link (108 Summer St., Arlington, MA) and deliver it to MWC.
Pick-up time:
Select Saturdays 3pm
Sorting Donations
Donations are always in need of being sorted and organized.
Use the contact form below to inquiry if there is a need