Looking To Volunteer? Local Nonprofit CAMBA Needs Extra Hands At Homeless Shelters
If you’d like to help out a neighborhood organization that does amazing work, from running a food pantry that provides meals to thousands of neighbors every month to handing out hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys, now is the time.
CAMBA, a local nonprofit headquartered at 1720 Church Avenue, is looking for people to help out with their volunteer-run overnight homeless shelters in faith organizations throughout the borough.
The Respite Bed Program provides “a welcoming, home-like setting where six to 20 guests can enjoy a hot meal and a safe place to sleep,” CAMBA said.
The nonprofit is looking for helping hands with various shifts and tasks, and scheduling is flexible. Tasks include:
Dinner Volunteers
- Cook, serve and clean up dinner.
- Ensure that guests are treated with dignity and respect.
Overnight Volunteers
- Interact with guests and ensure that they have a safe evening, the site is left clean, and all guests are ready to leave at a specific time in the morning.
Volunteers are needed on a one-time or ongoing basis. All volunteers are fully trained and shifts are flexibly scheduled. Orientation trainings are required and offered on a regular basis. Overnight volunteers must be 21 or over.
To volunteer, or for more information, contact Joshua Foss by emailing volunteers@camba.org or calling 347-992-9757.
