El Camino Homeless Shelter

Organization Description

El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) operates a safe and secure overnight 50 bed shelter to meet the immediate needs of families and individuals who have become homeless.  With a unique residency program, clients are provided case management services to assist them in securing a job and finding permanent and sustainable housing.  While enrolled in the program, clients are taught life skills for employment, budgeting, health care management and social interaction.

A force of 1,500 community volunteers provide ancillary support to run the shelter program and the meal program that serves as many as 80 dinners each night to shelter residents and the homeless population.

ECHO’s mission since 2001 is to empower people in SLO County to make positive change by providing food, shelter, and supportive services.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
  • Bilingual Desired
  • Fingerprinting
Address 
6370 Atascadero Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
United States
General Phone 
(805) 539-7858
Website:
http://www.echoshelter.org
Student Contact 
Name
Shannon Andre
Job Title
Volunteer Coordinator & Community Outreach
Phone
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Email
sandre@echoshelter.org
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Homelessness
Focus Area(s)
Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine