Needs From: United Way of Lancaster County

Volunteer: Week of Caring Volunteer Opportunity Shelter Flooring Glow-up

Organization: Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter
Project Location: Otterbein UMC, 20 E. Clay Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Project Details

Help give the Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter a much-needed flooring glow-up! Volunteers will help scrub the shelter's textured floors using broomstick-mounted scrub brushes and soapy water, then mop the floors clean.

Volunteers may also help with other light-duty cleaning projects, such as wiping down walls and organizing storage areas.

Volunteer InformationDate: September 17 or September 19, 2026Start Time: 9:00 AMDuration: Approximately 3 hoursVolunteers Needed: 8–12All skill levels welcomeWheelchair accessibleIndoor project; weather will not affect the projectWhat to Wear

Wear comfortable clothing and bring gloves. All cleaning tools and supplies will be provided.

Parking & Check-In

Parking is available in the lot along the Christian Street side of the building. Street parking is also available.

Volunteers should check in at the parking lot entrance (atrium).

Contact

Chris Eden
Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter
717-394-3755
pastor@otterbeinlancaster.org

Agency: Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter

Organization: Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter
Project Location: Otterbein UMC, 20 E. Clay Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Project Details

Help give the Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter a much-needed flooring glow-up! Volunteers will help scrub the shelter's textured floors using broomstick-mounted scrub brushes and soapy water, then mop the floors clean.

Volunteers may also help with other light-duty cleaning projects, such as wiping down walls and organizing storage areas.

Volunteer InformationDate: September 17 or September 19, 2026Start Time: 9:00 AMDuration: Approximately 3 hoursVolunteers Needed: 8–12All skill levels welcomeWheelchair accessibleIndoor project; weather will not affect the projectWhat to Wear

Wear comfortable clothing and bring gloves. All cleaning tools and supplies will be provided.

Parking & Check-In

Parking is available in the lot along the Christian Street side of the building. Street parking is also available.

Volunteers should check in at the parking lot entrance (atrium).

Contact

Chris Eden
Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter
717-394-3755
pastor@otterbeinlancaster.org

Agency: Clay Street Low Barrier Emergency Shelter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Sep 17, 2026 through Sep 19, 2026

Zip Code: 17603

Allow Groups: Teams only