Volunteer: Late Afternoon Christmas EveWe are looking for caring and enthusiastic volunteers to help us open our shelter early on Christmas Eve and provide a warm, welcoming space for our clients before the night begins. Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter We are looking for caring and enthusiastic volunteers to help us open our shelter early on Christmas Eve and provide a warm, welcoming space for our clients before the night begins. Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 17022 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Morning Shelter VolunteerDo you enjoy starting your day helping others? We’re looking for morning volunteers to greet our guests, lend a supportive hand, and make their mornings brighter! Support the morning staff Brew coffee Serve guests breakfast Support checking guests out Clean up before leavingProgram: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Do you enjoy starting your day helping others? We’re looking for morning volunteers to greet our guests, lend a supportive hand, and make their mornings brighter! Support the morning staff Brew coffee Serve guests breakfast Support checking guests out Clean up before leavingProgram: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 17022 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Overnight Shelter VolunteerWe are seeking a caring and reliable volunteer to serve as a Shelter Overnight Volunteer. This role provides additional presence and support during the night while a staff member is always on duty. Volunteers will have a private room where they may sleep undisturbed for the duration of the shift unless an emergency arises. Assist staff with ensuring guests are settled into their rooms at the beginning of the shift. Be available to assist staff during the night only in the event of an emergency. Maintain a calm and supportive presence in the shelter.SUPPORT PROVIDED A private room for rest during the shift. A staff member will be present on-site for the entire shift. Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter We are seeking a caring and reliable volunteer to serve as a Shelter Overnight Volunteer. This role provides additional presence and support during the night while a staff member is always on duty. Volunteers will have a private room where they may sleep undisturbed for the duration of the shift unless an emergency arises. Assist staff with ensuring guests are settled into their rooms at the beginning of the shift. Be available to assist staff during the night only in the event of an emergency. Maintain a calm and supportive presence in the shelter.SUPPORT PROVIDED A private room for rest during the shift. A staff member will be present on-site for the entire shift. Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 17022 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Evening Guest Support VolunteerGuest Support Volunteers help new and returning shelter guests feel welcomed, comfortable, and supported during their nights in the shelter. This role focuses on assisting individuals who may need extra guidance with the check-in process, accessing basic supplies, and adjusting to the shelter environment Here is how you can help: Welcome and orient new and returing guests as they arrive. Assist with supporting the check-in process in the shelter to ensure guests understand shelter procedures, including the lockers, laundry bags, and give a tour of the shelter Provide guests with linens, hygiene products, and other basic items as needed. Offer reassurance, answer simple questions, and help guests feel at ease in the shelter. Communicate guest needs or concerns to shelter staff promptly.Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Guest Support Volunteers help new and returning shelter guests feel welcomed, comfortable, and supported during their nights in the shelter. This role focuses on assisting individuals who may need extra guidance with the check-in process, accessing basic supplies, and adjusting to the shelter environment Here is how you can help: Welcome and orient new and returing guests as they arrive. Assist with supporting the check-in process in the shelter to ensure guests understand shelter procedures, including the lockers, laundry bags, and give a tour of the shelter Provide guests with linens, hygiene products, and other basic items as needed. Offer reassurance, answer simple questions, and help guests feel at ease in the shelter. Communicate guest needs or concerns to shelter staff promptly.Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 17022 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Evening Shelter Safety VolunteerEvening Shelter Safety Volunteers play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for shelter guests. They assist with the evening check-in process to ensure all guests are accounted for and that shelter safety policies are followed. Greet and assist guests during the evening check-in process. Conduct daily belongings checks in accordance with shelter guidelines. Use a handheld wand to complete a brief safety screening for all individuals entering the shelter. Ensure shelter safety protocols are maintained while treating all guests with dignity and respect. Work closely with evening staff to ensure a calm, orderly, and safe entry process. Report any safety concerns or incidents to shelter staff immediately.Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Evening Shelter Safety Volunteers play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for shelter guests. They assist with the evening check-in process to ensure all guests are accounted for and that shelter safety policies are followed. Greet and assist guests during the evening check-in process. Conduct daily belongings checks in accordance with shelter guidelines. Use a handheld wand to complete a brief safety screening for all individuals entering the shelter. Ensure shelter safety protocols are maintained while treating all guests with dignity and respect. Work closely with evening staff to ensure a calm, orderly, and safe entry process. Report any safety concerns or incidents to shelter staff immediately.Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 17022 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Evening Meal Service VolunteerSharing a meal is about more than food; it’s about care, dignity, and community. As a member of the Evening Meal Service Volunteer, you will help nourish our shelter guests by serving evening meals in a welcoming and respectful way. Your presence helps create a warm environment where everyone feels valued. WHAT YOU’LL DO Serve evening meals to shelter guests in a respectful and friendly manner. Pull pre-cooked meal items out of the oven and prepare them for serving (no meal preparation or cooking required). Properly store and label leftovers.Help track and note food and supply needs.Assist with kitchen clean-up, including washing dishes, wiping surfaces, cleaning the dining room, and organizing supplies. Work alongside shelter staff and other volunteers to support meal service.Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Sharing a meal is about more than food; it’s about care, dignity, and community. As a member of the Evening Meal Service Volunteer, you will help nourish our shelter guests by serving evening meals in a welcoming and respectful way. Your presence helps create a warm environment where everyone feels valued. WHAT YOU’LL DO Serve evening meals to shelter guests in a respectful and friendly manner. Pull pre-cooked meal items out of the oven and prepare them for serving (no meal preparation or cooking required). Properly store and label leftovers.Help track and note food and supply needs.Assist with kitchen clean-up, including washing dishes, wiping surfaces, cleaning the dining room, and organizing supplies. Work alongside shelter staff and other volunteers to support meal service.Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 17022 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Shelter Cleaning VolunteerWe are looking for volunteers to come in during the day (while the guests are not present) and help clean the shelter. This could be done individually or as part of a team! Some cleaning activities include, but are not limited to: Mopping Sweeping Sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces Cleaning bathrooms (toilets, showers, sinks, etc.) Vacuuming Inventory cleaning productsProgram: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter We are looking for volunteers to come in during the day (while the guests are not present) and help clean the shelter. This could be done individually or as part of a team! Some cleaning activities include, but are not limited to: Mopping Sweeping Sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces Cleaning bathrooms (toilets, showers, sinks, etc.) Vacuuming Inventory cleaning productsProgram: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 17022 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Shelter Cleaning VolunteerWe are looking for volunteers to come in during the day (while the guests are not present) and help clean the shelter. This could be done individually or as part of a team! Some cleaning activities include, but are not limited to: Mopping Sweeping Sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces Cleaning bathrooms (toilets, showers, sinks, etc.) Vacuuming Inventory cleaning productsProgram: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter We are looking for volunteers to come in during the day (while the guests are not present) and help clean the shelter. This could be done individually or as part of a team! Some cleaning activities include, but are not limited to: Mopping Sweeping Sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces Cleaning bathrooms (toilets, showers, sinks, etc.) Vacuuming Inventory cleaning productsProgram: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 17022 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: The Voice of Hope Advocate VolunteerThe Voice of Hope Advocate Volunteer was created to deepen this connection between our faith community and our mission here at ECHOS. This new effort invites church leaders, volunteers, and passionate community members to serve as ECHOS Advocates within their congregations—sharing our mission, running mini campaigns, and building bridges between their church and the people we serve. As a Voice of Hope Advocate, you are a trusted messenger, someone who can amplify our mission in ways that are unique to your faith community. Whether through sharing our work during a service, hosting a donation drive, or introducing us to your outreach team, your voice helps spread compassion and create lasting impact. Together, we can extend the reach of hope, one congregation, one story, and one act of kindness at a time. If you are interested in this role, please reach out to Carrie Stricker at volunteer@EchosLancaster.org. We will provide all the needed flyers, information, and PowerPoints. Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter The Voice of Hope Advocate Volunteer was created to deepen this connection between our faith community and our mission here at ECHOS. This new effort invites church leaders, volunteers, and passionate community members to serve as ECHOS Advocates within their congregations—sharing our mission, running mini campaigns, and building bridges between their church and the people we serve. As a Voice of Hope Advocate, you are a trusted messenger, someone who can amplify our mission in ways that are unique to your faith community. Whether through sharing our work during a service, hosting a donation drive, or introducing us to your outreach team, your voice helps spread compassion and create lasting impact. Together, we can extend the reach of hope, one congregation, one story, and one act of kindness at a time. If you are interested in this role, please reach out to Carrie Stricker at volunteer@EchosLancaster.org. We will provide all the needed flyers, information, and PowerPoints. Program: Elizabethtown Emergency Shelter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17022 Allow Groups: No |