JCRATI

Jefferson City Room at the Inn (JCRATI)

JCRATI is an emergency, overnight, low-barrier, homeless shelter operating during the winter months. It opens December 1, 2025, and will operate nightly until mid-March 2026. The shelter is located at 107 Monroe Street in the upper level of the First Baptist Church's A

MEAL VOLUNTEERS

Dinner Donation (6:30 pm - 6:45 pm) 

Provide dinner for up to 23 (20 guests & 3 hosts) for the shelter. This can be carry-out from a restaurant or a homemade meal, such as chili or a casserole (just be sure to use disposable containers — JCRATI will not store volunteers' dishes for pickup later). Donors will deliver items and are asked to stay and serve the meal (if possible). The guests are always quite hungry, so make sure to plan accordingly. The shelter has plates, napkins, and plastic utensils.  Children are welcome to accompany adults when serving meals.

Breakfast Donation (6:00 am - 6:30 am) 

Provide breakfast for up to 22 (20 guests & 2 hosts) and deliver to the shelter. This can be individually wrapped breakfast sandwiches from a fast-food restaurant or a homemade meal (just be sure to use disposable containers; JCRATI will not store volunteers' dishes for pickup later). If you are able to stay and serve, that helps our morning hosts. 

SHIFT VOLUNTEERS

Lead Evening Host (5:10 pm - 11:00 pm) 

Lead Host will arrive to unlock doors. Should be a past volunteer who is comfortable with this shift and can provide training/orientation to any new volunteers on this shift. (must be 18 and up) 

Evening Host 1 (5:15 pm - 11:00 pm) 

Evening Host 2 (5:15 - 9:00 pm) 

Make coffee and set up the snack/drink area; set up the check-in desk; check in guests as they arrive; coordinate storage of Guests' bags and personal items in envelopes at the check-in desk; supervise the evening smoke breaks; and be available for interaction with Guests prior to lights out. (must be 18 and up) 

Lead Overnight Host (11:00 pm - 5:00 am) 

Should be a past volunteer who is comfortable with this shift and can provide training/orientation to any new volunteers on this shift. (must be 23 and up) 

Overnight Host (11:00 pm - 5:00 am) 

Relieve Evening Hosts, ensure a safe and restful environment for Guests, be available to address Guests' needs or handle any issues that require action or intervention, and unlock doors when Morning Hosts arrive. (must be 23 and up) 

Lead Morning Host (5:00 am - 7:30 am) 

Should be a past volunteer who is comfortable with this shift and can provide training/orientation to any new volunteers on this shift. The Lead Host will lock up the shelter for the day. (must be 18 and up) 

Morning Host 1 (5:00 am - 7:30 am) 

Relieve Overnight Hosts, prepare coffee, awaken Guests, supervise the morning smoke break, retrieve luggage, and return to Guests, assist Guests with check-out, clean up, and lock up for the day. (must be 18 and up) 

Morning Host 2 (6:00 am - 7:30 am) 

Prepare coffee, awaken Guests, supervise the morning smoke break, retrieve luggage and return to Guests, assist Guests with check-out, clean up, and lock up for the day. (must be 18 and up)