Emergency Shelter
A temporary shelter for displaced residents of Gillespie County is being held at First Baptist Church. Volunteers are needed to assist in the operation of the shelter.
Thank you for your interest in helping with the emergency shelter. The county is working on moving those housed in the shelter to local B & Bs. The majority of those living at the shelter are elderly, and getting on and off the cots/air mattresses and keeping track of their medications has been extremely challenging. In an effort to provide the most sufficient environment for our eldest neighbors, we are making a plea to local B & B owners to make their beds available until power and water is restored in their homes.
We will be sure to let you know if the situation changes.
Submit Interest as a Shelter Volunteer!
**Most needed shift is 12am midnight – 8am**
The emergency shelter has been relocated and in critical need of night shift volunteers.
Emergency Shelter Volunteer Duties:
*Volunteers must be strong enough to assist people getting up/down off the cots/bed which are low to the ground
*Provide a listening ear to those who are lonely and would like to talk
*Assist with retrieving blankets and general items
*Assist with laundry as needed
*Answer shelter phone as needed
*Keep accurate count of those housed in shelter
*Light housekeeping/ clean restrooms as needed
*Make coffee in the morning
If you are interested in helping, fill out your availibility below. Note: Night shift volunteers have much better chance of getting called as most day shifts have been covered.
Our Services
Crisis Assistance
Assistance is provided for housing, utilities, child care, medications, emergency medical procedures, dental, hearing and vision expenses.
Counseling & Domestic violence support
Victims of physical, emotional and sexual abuse receive critical counseling by licensed professionals. As they get their lives back on track, clients are also provided budgeting, goal-setting and financial planning assistance.
Senior Services
Needs Council volunteers provide “friendly support” to homebound seniors and rides to medical appointments since many have no family nearby. Community members adopt and provide gifts to these seniors and disabled adults at Christmas.
Children & Family Services
Children and their families are provided assistance with coats, school supplies, food, childcare, scholarships, parenting classes and Christmas assistance with the help of many community volunteers.
