Volunteer with First City Sunrise
The shelter is volunteer-powered. Every shift covered and every meal shared keeps the doors open for a neighbor who needs them.
Pick a shift
Choose a day to see that night's evening and overnight shifts, then pick a time to sign up.
Loading the shift calendar… If it doesn't appear, call Tammy at (812) 887-4593 to claim a shift.
Prefer to schedule by phone? Call Tammy at (812) 887-4593 and she'll find a night that works for you.
Good to know before you start
Age requirements
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Orientation
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Training
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Background checks
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Group opportunities
Churches, businesses, clubs, and classes are welcome to volunteer together when your group is providing the meal. Other shifts are signed up for individually so we can keep the number of people on site manageable for our guests.
Accessibility needs
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What volunteers should expect
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Talk to a real person
General volunteer questions
Evening or overnight volunteering
Meal donations
Sign up
Tell us how you'd like to help
Fill this out and we'll follow up to get you started. It includes our volunteer agreement, the liability waiver and confidentiality terms every volunteer accepts. Prefer to talk first? Email firstcitysunrise@gmail.com or call Tammy at (812) 887-4593.
Volunteer questions
Do I need experience to volunteer?
No experience is needed for most roles. Kindness and reliability matter most. We'll show you everything else.
Can my church, business, or club volunteer together?
Yes, when your group is providing the meal. Choose “Prepare or donate a meal” or the evening shift on the form and the group option appears. Other shifts are signed up for individually so we can keep the number of people on site comfortable for our guests.
How do meal donations work?
Contact Heather Mallet at (812) 840-0455 to pick a date. We'll help you plan portions for the evening's guests.