Volunteer with ECHOS: Make an Impact

ECHOS started in 2015 to address homelessness in Elizabethtown and has grown into a nonprofit serving over 800 households annually across Northwest Lancaster County. Through housing programs, eviction prevention, and emergency shelter, we empower families facing housing instability.

Volunteers are essential to our mission. Whether helping in shelters, supporting programs, or assisting at events, your time makes a real difference.

Join us in building a stronger community.

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ECHOS utilizes GetConnected to manage volunteer opportunities, we ask volunteers to create an account. You will have the opportunity to customize your volunteer experience, get notified of preferred volunteer roles and much more.

Emergency Shelter Opportunities


The ECHOS Emergency Shelter opens on Monday December 2, 2024 and provides support to our neighbors through April 4, 2025. Volunteers are essential to our shelter, extending its capacity by helping with meals, cleaning, intake, and more. 

  • Morning Shelter Volunteers help prepare breakfast and get guests ready for the day.
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  • Evening Shelter Volunteers help check guests in, serve dinner and get guests settled for night.
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  • Overnight Shelter Volunteers spend the night at the shelter, alternating sleep and monitoring with an ECHOS Staff Member.
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  • Hot and Ready Meal Volunteers prepare evening meals for our guests ensuring each individual has access to a warm and nutritious meal.
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  • Shelter Cleaning Volunteers help clean our shelter on a weekly basis, ensuring a clean and healthy place for our guests to stay.
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