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*This Project is not managed by Hands On Greater Portland and is not led by a Hands On Project Leader. Instead, it is managed and led by a representative of the agency being served. The agency is a Hands On Greater Portland Partner. While we do work closely to ensure that the project will be meaningful, it does not follow the same format as a Hands On-managed project.

To sign up for this project, click on "Have Agency Contact Me." This will notify the agency that you are interested in participating, and they will then contact you with more information.
If you do not see "Have Agency Contact Me" (below), you will need to login or register.

Severe Weather Shelter Volunteer

Agency: Good Neighbor Center

Description: In response to the limited number of beds in the Washington County overnight homeless shelters, the Severe Weather Shelter Response Plan for Homeless Persons was developed by a committee of concerned individuals from the faith based community, social service sector and Washington County emergency management.

The goal of the plan is to provide temporary shelter to homeless persons when there is a period of prolonged weather severe cold and hot temperatures (life-threatening). Severe temperatures are defined as two or more days where temperature reach 32 degrees or less or reach 98 degrees or more.

Currently, your help is needed to staff the overnight shelters on nights when the weather drops below freezing. The shelters will open at 7 p.m. and close at 7 a.m. Volunteers will work directly with the Shelter Staffing Coordinator and will supervise intake of homeless folks, help prepare and provide a light supper, oversee the evening and provide a light breakfast in the morning.

If you are interested in volunteering and would like to learn more select, “have agency contact me.”

Impact Areas: Homelessness/Hunger, Children & Youth, Community Enrichment, Homelessness/Hunger, Homelessness/Hunger

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Community Enrichment, Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Family Services, Advocacy

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Working with People, Leadership