Nonprofit
Published 5 days ago

In Person Volunteer Training for CSSH's Code Blue Shelter Volunteers in Central Bucks

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Doylestown, PA
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Date:
    November 21, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    1.5 hours of training, ability/willingness to submit a background check. Internet access and an email address for shift sign up software.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+

    Description

    In Person Volunteer Training for CSSH's Code Blue Shelter Volunteers in Central Bucks

    In person training to volunteer in CSSH's Central Bucks Code Blue Homeless Shelters. Driver and attendant training is also offered after the shelter volunteer training for those interested in becoming a driver or attendant on the CSSH Van providing transportation to and from the Code Blue Shelter host sites. Those interested in becoming van drivers must first complete shelter volunteer training.

    The Code Blue shelters are temporary cold weather shelters operating at area houses of worship from December through March annually. Shifts are 2 - 4 hours in length, and volunteers never serve alone. A shift supervisor is always available via phone.

    Location

    On-site

    Doylestown United Methodist Church

    320 E Swamp Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless (CSSH) operates the Central Bucks Code Blue Shelter each winter, and outreach to our needy clients year-round.

    We need YOU to help shelter adults in Central Bucks without a place to stay on cold nights this winter.

    The shelter is open December – March when 280 or colder, and every Thursday provided full staffing with volunteers.

    Training is required to become a volunteer, CSSH offers virtual training on-line.

    To sign up for a training session, visit CSSH’s website: co2ssh.org/new-volunteer-training .

    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.