Without our volunteers, Community Supported Shelters could not provide its current high level of service to unhoused people in our community. Our volunteers have built Huts, prepared meals, helped out with fundraising events, and more!
Current Volunteers
We appreciate all you do! Without you, we couldn’t run our programs as smoothly or give as much back to the community. Your volunteer time is indisputably invaluable, and logging your volunteer hours helps us better articulate community impact and earn grant funding.
Future Volunteers
Volunteer Positions
Access Center
Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30PM
Five days a week, CSS provides a clean, safe, and friendly space for clients and those on our waitlist to shower, do laundry and/or get clean clothes.
Volunteers support staff by assisting with organizing the clothing closet, sanitizing the showers, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Full and partial shifts are available.
Front Office Volunteer
Tuesday-Friday, 1-4:00PM
The front office is where unhoused folks access and apply for CSS programs and services.
In the winter, it is a wood-heated space of welcome; in the summer, a place of respite from the heat. Volunteers support visitors to the front office by offering water, snacks, personal hygiene items, a listening ear, and whatever forms of immediate assistance we can provide.
Hut Crew Volunteer
Tuesdays, 8:30-10:30AM
Every week, our Hut Crew volunteers work as a team to plan, construct, and refurbish our Conestoga Huts and other building needs. They work in our shop and occasionally in our Safe Spot communities. Power tools are used, and safety training will be provided.
Weekly Work Party
Thursdays, 9AM-1:00PM
Join staff and clients in our 14 Safe Spot Communities to do needed tasks on a rotating basis. This includes cleaning, maintenance, seasonal landscaping, and more. Lunch is provided. Full and partial shifts are available.
This is a great option for groups or those who can come occasionally. Weekly attendance is not required.
Professional Skills
Do you have a professional skill you want to share with CSS? This could include being a barber, dog trainer, artist, electrician, musician, sewing, and more.
Not sure if it is something we need? Contact us with your idea!
Currently NOT accepting Volunteers.
Foodways Program
This program prepares and delivers food boxes to our Safe Spot Communities, cooks food for our weekly Work Parties, and manages other food-related needs for the entire organization.
Photography/Videography
For special events, our website and social media we need photos and videos to share our CSS story. If you have photography, video, video editing or video drone skills let us know.
IT/Website/Graphics/ Social Media
Are you handy with hardware, software, graphic design, social media marketing, or PR writing? Lend your talents to the CSS Development Team, and help spread our mission across digital spaces.
Maintenance/Landscape Volunteer
With 14 Safe Spot Communities, there are many different needs to keep our communities supplied, safe, and well-maintained.
Water Route: Help staff deliver clean water to our communities. M 8AM-12PM, TH 1-4PM or F 8AM-12PM.
General Maintenance/Landscape Volunteers: Various times M-F available.
Tutor
Many of our clients are engaged in study for a GED or college-level work and could use help tackling their math studies, building confidence in writing, or building the study habits needed for academic success. Perhaps you would like to accompany someone on their journey? Ideally, tutoring sessions would be able to be held sometime during the business day, M-F 9-4 pm.
Board of Directors Volunteer
Are you looking to use your talents and expertise for something more than just your 9-to-5? CSS is seeking diverse, energized professionals to serve on its board of directors. Responsibilities include attending a monthly board meeting, attending fundraising events, 3-year board terms, availability of at least 2 hours a month for CSS-related business, and providing a financial contribution that's meaningful to you.
Group Volunteering
Interested in scheduling a non-recurring volunteer group project with Community Supported Shelters? Group volunteering is a fantastic way to support your unhoused neighbors. Project needs are dependent on the time of year, weather, and other factors.
If you're interested in scheduling a group volunteering project with CSS, please fill out the following:
Support Us
Your support provides shelter and hope for a better tomorrow. No amount is too small to give. $20 can make a real difference in the lives of unhoused individuals—it can fund an Outreach Kit, which provides someone in need with water, snacks, and hygiene supplies.
