Front Desk Volunteers contribute to the welcoming environment of the shelter by greeting visitors, answering phone calls, and providing information about services and local resources for people experiencing homelessness in Douglas County. Training is provided. Sign up to make sure community members who want to learn more about Lawrence Community Shelter or receive services get a caring person to answer their questions!
Hours are flexible based on volunteer availability. A scheduling app is used to view open shifts and request shifts.
To sign up, please complete the sign-up form at: https://www.lawrenceshelter.org/volunteer/ .
3655 E 25th St, LAWRENCE, KS 66046, US
Grounded in human rights and social justice, our mission is to advance compassionate solutions for people facing homelessness through advocacy, shelter, and housing.
The Lawrence Community Shelter (LCS) is the only emergency homeless shelter serving Lawrence and Douglas County in Kansas. In 2021, LCS created a new Housing Team based on Housing First Principles to provide long-term impact in our community beyond shelter. The Housing Team includes an Inreach Manager, Housing Navigator, and Housing Stabilization Manager. When people arrive at LCS, they meet with the Inreach Manager first to get any documents they’re missing. Then they go to the Housing Navigator to find housing and get help with the application process. Finally, they work with the Housing Stabilization Manager to get resources, supports, and referrals to make sure they stay housed. When people stay housed-when they have stability-they don’t end up back at the shelter. Instead, they begin their journey to a positive future!
3655 East 25th StreetLawrence, KS 66046
September 1, 2023
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