- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Are you ready for Code Blue? It's November! Sign-up to volunteer TODAY!
ORGANIZATION: The M25 Initiative
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
It is November 1st--the official beginning of the Code Blue season! Are you registered as a volunteer?
The weather is beginning to turn and there is a chill in the air! Soon our churches will open up to host our homeless neighbors during the cold winter nights. All NEW and RETURNING volunteers are required to submit an application via www.codeblueccnj.org or you can get a paper form by calling 1-844-M25-HOPE. Returning volunteers DO NOT need to submit a background check form, but will need to update your contact information, provide a headshot, and certify that you have read the updated volunteer handbook.
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION NOW
ID badges and Recertification Stickers will be provided to you by your Code Blue Municipal Leadership Team. This is for your safety, as well as the safety of our volunteers and guests. Applications and the handbook are online at www.codeblueccnj.org.
Training will be conducted for new volunteers on-site by municipal Code Blue Coordinators.
Don’t forget to purchase your Code Blue discount card (Click Here) to spread the volunteer spirit and help support the effort!
Click Here to Read Dr. Weinstein’s Commentary in the Daily Journal about Code Blue/Housing First!
More opportunities with The M25 Initiative
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The M25 Initiative
Location:
1 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton, NJ 08302, US
Mission Statement
"The M25 Initiative is a 501c3 non-profit in Cumberland County, NJ created for the sole purpose of engaging, equipping, empowering, and mobilizing the local church and faith-based organizations to employ innovative and cooperative solutions to alleviate suffering, feed the hungry, end poverty, reduce crime, revitalize a spirit community and transform lives!"
Description
The Cumberland County Code Blue program began in Bridgeton, NJ by Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly, Dr. Rob Weinstein, Rev. Ellen Rutherford, and Captains James and Maria Stephenson was created to provide "Warming Centers" as a way for homeless persons in the community to find shelter from frigid overnight temperatures during the cold winter months.
A "Code Blue" is initiated when temperatures are 32 degrees with precipitation or 25 degrees without precipitation. Warming Centers are housed by host churches on a rotating basis from 6 PM to 6 AM. The Code Blue Season runs from November-March.
Since the humble beginnings in the fellowship hall of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Code Blue programs have developed in Vineland and Millville. Vineland's Code Blue program has been ably led by Cathy Gardner, while Millville's leadership team includes Rev. Stephen Harris and Anna Marie. The success of these efforts has been the many volunteers and participating organizations who have donated time, money, and food to this cause.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Warming Centers are located in Millville,Bridgeton, and VinelandSee the Volunteer Application on our site for infoBridgeton, NJ 08302
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2016
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- People Skills
- Faith-based Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Community Outreach
- Operations
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training