Serve guests during daytime heat relief
What’s it all about?
SVdP heat relief operations run from June 1 through Sept. 30 each year. Our dining rooms provide life-saving indoor cooling stations, ice water, snacks, hygiene kits, and other basic supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness. In 2024, Maricopa County Department of Public Health recorded 602 confirmed heat-related deaths in its 2024 preliminary report, a decrease from the record-breaking 645 deaths in 2023, despite experiencing an unprecedented heat season with 113 consecutive days above 100°F. However, that’s still 602 human lives lost that could have been prevented. Even one heat-related death is still too many for SVdP.
Learn more about our heat relief services
Interested?
Complete our volunteer interest form, and we'll contact you to match you with a great volunteer opportunity.
RegisterWhat to expect
Age Requirements
- Individuals 16+
Duties for Daytime Heat Relief
- Volunteers help to check in our daytime guests, provide snacks and water, engage with our guests, and help clean the dining room.
Next Steps
Click the button to register, complete the volunteer interest form and one of our volunteer schedulers will reach out within two business days to coordinate a date and time. They'll also share parking instructions, clothing suggestions and other details for your volunteer experience!
Locations and times
When you schedule a shift listed below you are required to stay for the duration of the time listed.
Phoenix Dining Room
Interested?
Complete our volunteer interest form, and we'll contact you to match you with a great volunteer opportunity.
Register