Volunteers sought for severe-weather shelters in Bellingham

Training will occur in November for people who want to volunteer at Interfaith Coalition’s severe-weather shelters for the homeless.

More than 25 volunteers are needed to help staff the Bellingham shelters, which open during the coldest nights of the year.

Training is at each shelter site. People should train where they want to volunteer.

The men’s shelter is at the Lighthouse Mission Drop-In Center, 1013 W. Holly St. This training is Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., or Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The women’s and children’s shelter is at Garden Street United Methodist Church, 1326 N. Garden St. Attend the training Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. or Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Only female volunteers staff the women’s shelter, but women may join male volunteers at the men’s shelter during the evening and morning shifts.

For more information, call Interfaith Coalition at 360-734-3983.

This story was originally published October 21, 2015 at 4:09 PM with the headline "Volunteers sought for severe-weather shelters in Bellingham."