40 Prado Warming Center Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
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The 40 Prado Warming Center opens between November 1st-March 31st when the weather forecast includes rain or temperatures below 38* F. Volunteers are especially helpful on these nights, as we open up 40 Prado to more people to stay warm and dry throughout the night.
Shifts available: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, 9:00pm - 12:00am, 12:00am - 3:00am, 3:00am - 6:00am
- Volunteers assist with the evening shift, set up cots, help clients check in and get settled and warm for the night, supervise sleeping areas, and help prepare the shelter for the next day. Volunteers can bring a book or work to keep busy while supervising sleeping clients. These shifts are a great opportunity for college students who have course required hours to complete.
- Hand out any linen, clean clothing, or food as needed.
The Warming Center also needs donations of the following items. Warming Center donations can be dropped off directly at 40 Prado Road.
- Sleeping bags and blankets
- Large trash bags
- Tents
- Coffee, tea, creamer, sugar
- Yoga Mats & roll-up mattresses
- Instant Noodle/Cup of Noodles (camping meals as well)
- Large backpacks
- New socks and warm gloves
- Rain gear/ponchos/umbrellas
- Warm Clothing (pants/sweatpants, sweaters, & coats)
- Unopened hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, soap, razors)
4 Shifts
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 - 12:00 AM to 03:00 AM PST - Spots available: 1
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 - 03:00 AM to 06:00 AM PST - Spots available: 1
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM PST - FULL
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 - 09:00 PM to 12:00 AM PST - Spots available: 1
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About Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.
Location:
1030 SOUTHWOOD DR, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, US
Mission Statement
The Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County is committed to eliminating the causes of poverty by empowering low-income individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency through a wide array of community-based collaborations and programs.
Description
Annually, Community Action Partnership serves 40,000 persons across San Luis Obispo County and nine other central and southern California counties. Through a variety of programs and in collaboration with other community service agencies, Community Action Partnership helps individuals and families achieve and maintain self sufficiency through the following services:
- Help participants secure and retain employment
- Help maintain adequate housing
- Help in receiving medical services
- Help obtain energy subsidy and weatherization assistance
- Help provide child care and preschool education
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
Homeless & Housing
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 4 shifts
WHERE
40 Prado RoadSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(35.25634 ,-120.67209 )
DATE POSTED
February 6, 2025
SKILLS
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 3 hours