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SHIFT DUTIES 11:00PM TO 7 OR 9:00AM

GENERAL DUTIES 

At the beginning of the shift: 
1.	Meet with the volunteer on the previous shift to become aware of any important issues and obtain keys from them. 
2.	Check the bulletin board and log 
3.	Keep both file cabinets LOCKED AT ALL TIMES for security reasons 

Log any information which should be shared with the staff and advise the next shift volunteers of any problems or unusual situations: DATE AND SIGN WITH FIRST NAME AND LAST INITIAL all entries in the log book.

Do not store food for any guests, except medical reasons. 

Take phone referrals and complete intake forms as necessary. 

Help with cleaning (e.g. vacuuming as needed), sorting, answering the phone and door. 

Replenish supplies in kitchen (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, guest supplies (personal hygiene kits and individual items in drawers). 

Keep an eye on various forms used. Become familiar with the copiers in the office and front room. Make copies of forms using the Master in the blue binder by the copier. Otherwise leave a note stating what forms need to be replenished. 

SHIFT DUTIES:

1)	Normally, all Guests should be in the house by 10:30PM. If a Guest is absent without permission, their bed may be given to someone who needs it.
2)	Be sure all outside doors are locked.
3)	Lights out at 11:00PM.  Guests turn off TV and should be in bed.
4)	There are NO smoking breaks after curfew.
5)	Place laundry baskets out as follows:
a)	Sunday Place large laundry bags out for linens both men’s and women’s
b)	Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday place men’s laundry baskets outs
c)	Monday and Wednesday place women’s laundry baskets out
6)	Prepare for Breakfast:  Juice (if available) and fresh or canned fruit is recommended. Decide what food to serve and ensure it can be prepared by 7:30AM.
7)	Coffee should be prepared the night before and plugged in by 6:30AM.
8)	Make sure knife drawer and file cabinets are LOCKED. Guest information and log books should always be kept locked in the file drawer and basement door should be locked when staff is away from the office.
9)	The alarms on the doors alert staff to anyone attempting to go from one side of the house to the other; into clothing room; or exiting the building.
10)	It is your responsibility to remain alert to the needs of the guests (i.e. Medications).
11)	Patrol the House every 2 hours to prevent Guest violations of policy (i.e. smoking, watching TV, cell phone use, use of alcohol/drugs, or eating of food/snacks).
12)	Wake all Guests at 7:00AM. Serve Breakfast at 7:30AM. Have female Guest accompany male staff to check for any late woman sleepers or issues.
13)	Monitor and record Guests coming and going on Day sheet.
14)	Answer phone and doorbell. Direct to call back after 9:00AM.
15)	Oversee that CHORES are completed BEFORE Guests leave.
16)	Distribute lunches to those Guests who are working.
17)	Enter events or Guest information in the Log Book.