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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 13, 2025
Help provide warmth and safety to neighbors in need this winter season
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – Kitsap County Human Services Housing and Homelessness Division is recruiting volunteers for its Severe Weather Shelter program, which will operate from Nov. 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. These life-saving shelters provide safe, warm overnight accommodations during severe weather events.
Volunteers are the backbone of this critical community service, helping with essential tasks including shelter setup, guest check-in, and morning closing procedures. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to help fellow community members during their time of need.
How to Get Involved:
- Attend a free site-specific training at one of three convenient locations: Port Orchard, Silverdale, or Kingston
- Complete an online operations training
- Submit a volunteer application and background check
Upcoming Training Sessions:
* Silverdale | Date: Thursday, Oct. 23
Time: 5:30 p.m. Dinner | 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Silverdale Community Church, 9982 Silverdale Way NW
* Kingston | Date: Monday, Oct. 27 or Thursday, Nov. 6
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE
* Port Orchard | Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Port Orchard United Methodist Church, 725 Kitsap Street
"Every volunteer shift directly impacts someone's safety during our coldest nights," said program manager Carl Borg. "We're looking for compassionate community members who can spare a few hours to truly make a difference."
For more information and to apply online, visit http://kcowa.us/kcsws.
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About Kitsap County Severe Weather Shelter Program
The program operates in partnership with KCDEM (Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management) to ensure no one in our community faces dangerous weather conditions without access to shelter.
About Kitsap County
Located in Washington, Kitsap County is home to over 270,000 residents across 566 square miles, making it the seventh- most populated county in the state. Bordered by the Hood Canal and Puget Sound, Kitsap offers residents, businesses, and visitors a stunning natural beauty and a unique blend of urban amenities and rural charm. The county includes the cities of Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island, as well as many unincorporated communities.
Kitsap County is led by a three-member Board of Commissioners that is committed to providing high-quality services and amenities that enhance the quality of life for all residents while fostering economic growth, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.
For more information about Kitsap County services and initiatives, visit www.kitsap.gov or follow us on social media @KitsapWa.
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Links in this document
Kitsap County Human Services Housing and Homelessness Division: https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/Pages/HH-Housing-and-Homelessness-Landing.aspx
http://kcowa.us/kcsws: http://kcowa.us/kcsws
KCDEM (Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management): https://www.kitsapdem.com/
Kitsap County: www.kitsap.gov
@KitsapWA: www.facebook.com/KitsapWa
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