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.

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

In-Person Training is Required.

Age: 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)

Evening shift: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

In-Person Training is Required.

Age: Must be 18 yrs or older

Kitchen Roles

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.

Kitchen Window Assistant: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kitchen Assistants: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Breakfast Attendant: 6:00am - 7:30am

In-Person Training is Required.

Age: Must be 13 yrs or older.

For 13-17 yrs olds, they must be accompanied by an adult.

Closet Attendant

Remain in the donation room and retrieve donated items for guests upon request.

Evening shift: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

In-Person Training is Required.

Age: Must be 13 yrs or older.

13-17 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult.