Volunteer: Seeking Sock Drive VolunteersSock It to Homlessness 2025 WHO WE ARE Operation Nightwatch (Nightwatch) reduces the impact of poverty and homelessness in keeping with Jesus’ teaching to love our neighbors. Nightwatch provides food, shelter, housing and hope to Seattle’s most vulnerable population. Join us for an evening of sharing, dining, coffee and conversation with our board, community, staff and friends THE EVENT Sock It to Homelessness is an in-person event on December 7th, 2025. Socks are critical to the comfort and well-being of homeless people. Imagine what it must be like to have the same pair of nasty, wet socks on your feet, 24-hours a day. Not good. Socks won’t solve our community’s homeless crisis. But socks can keep homeless people hopeful, knowing there are neighbors like you, who care. Opportunities/Shifts Greeters: greet guests at the door, make sure they sign in, show where to drop socks, provide in-kind receipt if requested, direct to snacks, inform about tours. Need: 2 people Sock Counter: Carefully count socks and keep a tally to share at the end of the event. Need: 4 Sock Processors: remove any packaging, fold, place into crates Need: 12-15 people Sock Runners: help donors unload from vehicles as needed, carry socks from drop off to counting zone, carry socks from counting to crating zone, carry crates into sock room Need: 2 people Organization: Operation Nightwatch Sock It to Homlessness 2025 WHO WE ARE Operation Nightwatch (Nightwatch) reduces the impact of poverty and homelessness in keeping with Jesus’ teaching to love our neighbors. Nightwatch provides food, shelter, housing and hope to Seattle’s most vulnerable population. Join us for an evening of sharing, dining, coffee and conversation with our board, community, staff and friends THE EVENT Sock It to Homelessness is an in-person event on December 7th, 2025. Socks are critical to the comfort and well-being of homeless people. Imagine what it must be like to have the same pair of nasty, wet socks on your feet, 24-hours a day. Not good. Socks won’t solve our community’s homeless crisis. But socks can keep homeless people hopeful, knowing there are neighbors like you, who care. Opportunities/Shifts Greeters: greet guests at the door, make sure they sign in, show where to drop socks, provide in-kind receipt if requested, direct to snacks, inform about tours. Need: 2 people Sock Counter: Carefully count socks and keep a tally to share at the end of the event. Need: 4 Sock Processors: remove any packaging, fold, place into crates Need: 12-15 people Sock Runners: help donors unload from vehicles as needed, carry socks from drop off to counting zone, carry socks from counting to crating zone, carry crates into sock room Need: 2 people Organization: Operation Nightwatch Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 7, 2025 Zip Code: 98144 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Kitchen Deep Clean for Senior HousingAbout us: Kitchens get messy and our seniors need all the help they can get. We need a group of 4-5 Adults that are interested in deep cleaning two kitchens in our senior housing. Days: Tuesday & Thursdays 8 AM - 3:30 PM or Saturday mornings https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/ Organization: Operation Nightwatch About us: Kitchens get messy and our seniors need all the help they can get. We need a group of 4-5 Adults that are interested in deep cleaning two kitchens in our senior housing. Days: Tuesday & Thursdays 8 AM - 3:30 PM or Saturday mornings https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/ Organization: Operation Nightwatch Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98144 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dessert BakersAbout us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. Bakers wanted! Our homeless guests love to get something sweet along with their meals, but we don’t always have desserts. We’re looking for people to provide desserts for 150 people. This includes cookies, brownies, muffins, and cakes, which can be baked offsite and delivered to us. This can be a fun project for your community group, school, or church! https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/ Thank you! Organization: Operation Nightwatch About us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. Bakers wanted! Our homeless guests love to get something sweet along with their meals, but we don’t always have desserts. We’re looking for people to provide desserts for 150 people. This includes cookies, brownies, muffins, and cakes, which can be baked offsite and delivered to us. This can be a fun project for your community group, school, or church! https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/ Thank you! Organization: Operation Nightwatch Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98144 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sandwich MakersAbout us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. This is a fun group project you can do at your convenience! Make sandwiches to be distributed in our Dispatch Center. It can be difficult for us to gauge how many people will come to our nightly meal, so it’s important we maintain a constant stock of sandwiches to pass out if we run out of food early. Sandwiches preferred are Turkey/Ham & Cheese or PB&J. https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/ Thank you! Organization: Operation Nightwatch About us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. This is a fun group project you can do at your convenience! Make sandwiches to be distributed in our Dispatch Center. It can be difficult for us to gauge how many people will come to our nightly meal, so it’s important we maintain a constant stock of sandwiches to pass out if we run out of food early. Sandwiches preferred are Turkey/Ham & Cheese or PB&J. https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/ Thank you! Organization: Operation Nightwatch Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98144 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Shelter Van DriversAbout us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. Help is needed transporting small groups of homeless men and women to our nearby shelter location nightly. Must have a Washington State driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Vehicle is provided. Needed shifts for regular and on-call drivers: Sunday - Saturday 7 pm- 9 pmOrganization: Operation Nightwatch About us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. Help is needed transporting small groups of homeless men and women to our nearby shelter location nightly. Must have a Washington State driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Vehicle is provided. Needed shifts for regular and on-call drivers: Sunday - Saturday 7 pm- 9 pmOrganization: Operation Nightwatch Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98144 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Serving community mealAbout us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. One of our many services include providing 150 hot meals 365 days of the year. We are currently looking for groups (3-7 people) to prep, cook and serve on a monthly/semi-monthly basis You and your team can create a menu, prepare and serve the meal. A typical “shift” is from 6 – 9:45pm. Training is provided. We have a food pantry and you are welcome to use what is available. Organization: Operation Nightwatch About us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. One of our many services include providing 150 hot meals 365 days of the year. We are currently looking for groups (3-7 people) to prep, cook and serve on a monthly/semi-monthly basis You and your team can create a menu, prepare and serve the meal. A typical “shift” is from 6 – 9:45pm. Training is provided. We have a food pantry and you are welcome to use what is available. Organization: Operation Nightwatch Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98144 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Residential Kitchen CleaningAbout us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. We are in need of residential kitchen cleaning for our seniors community kitchens. We have two small kitchens that need basic cleaning and up-keep, about an hour each month. Scheduling is very flexible; we will provide all necessary materials. https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/ Thank you! Organization: Operation Nightwatch About us: Operation Nightwatch has a six-decade track record of ecumenical ministry. Loving our most-vulnerable neighbors in the name of Christ, together. We do this through street chaplaincy, food, shelter and housing. We are a privately funded, Christian organization. There are no religious requirements for those seeking services. Annually, we have more than 65,000 encounters with folks experiencing homelessness. We are in need of residential kitchen cleaning for our seniors community kitchens. We have two small kitchens that need basic cleaning and up-keep, about an hour each month. Scheduling is very flexible; we will provide all necessary materials. https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/ Thank you! Organization: Operation Nightwatch Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98144 Allow Groups: No |