Volunteer: Serve Our Neighbors

The strength of Putnam County lies in its people. As we work to implement the Gloria Johnson Act and provide safe, dignified shelter, we need hands-on help to make it a reality.

Emergency Shelter Support (On-Call)

Churches often host “Cold Night Shelters” or emergency pop-ups. Volunteers in this category are the “First Responders” of hospitality.

Roles: Set-up/Tear-down, meal preparation, check-in assistants, overnight monitors, and drivers to transport the homeless.

Commitment: Occasional/On-call based on weather or emergency needs.

The “Ambassador” Program (For Churches)

We are looking for one Liaison from every congregation in Putnam County to act as the bridge between their church and the Coalition.

Role: Announce needs to your congregation, organize “Supply Drives,” and coordinate group volunteer days.

How to Get Started

To ensure the safety of our guests and our partners, all volunteers must go through a simple onboarding process:

Inquiry: Email PutnamHomelessSolutions@gmail.com with the subject “Volunteer Interest” and the following information:

1. Basic Contact Info

• Full Name:
• Phone Number:
• Church or Organization (if applicable):

2. Your Areas of Interest, such as

• Emergency/Cold Night Shelter Support
•  Meal Preparation/Service
•  Administrative/Office Tasks
• Transportation

3. Availability

• Are you available for On-Call emergency shifts (e.g., cold weather nights)? [Yes/No]
• General availability (Days/Evenings/Weekends)

Or fill out the form below.

Volunteers on our Rapid Response list for emergency shelter openings will be the first notified via email, text, or call. We will provide the shelter location and specific staffing needs as soon as an opening is confirmed.

You can also help with Blessing Bags. Visit the Blessings Bags page for information.