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: 6:30 - 9pm
2nd Evening shift: 9pm - 12am
Overnight shift: 12am - 6a
Morning shift: 6 - 8am
Shadowing an experienced volunteer is recommended for your first time / shift
Must be 18 yrs or older
Closet Monitor
Remain in the donation room and retrieve donated items for guests upon request.
Evening shift: 7 - 9pm
No training required
Must be 13 yrs or older.
13-17 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult.
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 - 9pm
Narcan video training is required
Must be 18 yrs or older
Van Driver
Drive a van to transport guests from MWC to Malden Center MBTA Station as we close in the morning. Will require multiple trips during this time.
Morning shift: 6:45 - 8am
Must have a standard driver's license.
Please fill out the contact form if interested (scroll to bottom of this page).
Kitchen Assistance
Assist in cooking/serving a hot dinner or hand pre-packaged breakfast to guests. No need to provide food or plan meal.
Dinner shift: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Breakfast shift: 6 - 7:30am
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.
Pick-up time:
Mon - Sat 6:45 - 7pm
Sun. 5:45 - 6pm
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 - 7pm
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.
Please email our
volunteer coordinator to pick a date and time to stop by.