ECHO Shelter Atascadero is currently looking for Overnight Chaperone Volunteers. Shifts will vary.
Position Description: Two volunteers are needed each night from 5:30pm-7am (13.5 hours) to supervise and work in a supportive role with shelter residents. Chaperones take turns sleeping in shifts, with one chaperone awake at all times. Shift start/end time can be flexible if needed. Volunteers can start as late as 9:00pm and leave as early as 5:00am (NOTE: time adjustments must be discussed in advance).
Training: Volunteers will undergo orientation/training during their first shift.
Volunteer requirements: Must enjoy working in a supportive role with others.
Overnight chaperoning can satisfy court-mandated community service hours- ECHO is a non-profit 501(c)
ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization) provides shelter for some of the unhoused men, women, and children in SLO County, 365 nights a year. Please consider volunteering at ECHO Shelter Atascadero as we continue to provide supportive services to those in our county who need it the most!
To sign up or for more information, please contact Raychel Nowak at
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