NASHUA – The United Way of Greater Nashua is calling for volunteers to help support the city’s winter warming station at the former Elm Street Middle School.

The station provides a safe, warm place for individuals experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months, running nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Dec. 1 through April 15, 2026.

Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks, including monitoring guest belongings, overseeing supplies, preparing refreshments, and facilitating activities for guests. Shifts are two hours long and available every night throughout the winter. Volunteers should be highly empathetic and patient, willing to follow rules and reliable. Because this is a long-term commitment, volunteers are expected to be available for most of their scheduled shifts, though substitutes can be arranged if needed. This is a high-need population, and guests may at times exhibit unpredictable behavior. Volunteers should be comfortable with this, knowing that city staff will be on site at all times to provide support.

“Although the warming station won’t open for several months, we are starting volunteer recruitment early so we can plan ahead and build a strong, well-organized program,” said Sara Ceaser, director of Volunteer and Community Engagement at the United Way. “Volunteers play a critical role in keeping our neighbors safe, warm, and cared for during the harsh winter months.”

Interested individuals can sign up or learn more by visiting https://tinyurl.com/StayWarmNashua2025.