Agency: Nevada Homeless Alliance

Description:

Project Homeless Connect is a collaborative effort connecting homeless families and individuals to services they need to get off the streets and into housing and jobs.

Volunteer assignments may include the following:

Escort

Escorts will serve as guides in assisting clients locate the service sections within Cashman Field Center. This provides volunteers with an opportunity to provide one-to-one contact with homeless individuals and families.

Client Check-in Volunteer

Volunteers working in the check-in section will be providing the first one-to-one contact with clients entering the Project Homeless Connect event.  Check-in volunteers will greet and introduce clients to the services available at the event.  Clients will be interviewed and a brief intake form with a needs assessment for services and release of information will be completed.  Volunteers with a social work or social service background are highly desirable.  Training in advance of the event will be available.

Client Giveaways & Check-out Volunteer

Volunteers working in the check-out section will be providing the final one-to-one contact with clients exiting the Project Homeless Connect event.  Check-out volunteers will receive the client's paperwork and briefly discuss with clients the services received and their satisfaction with the event.  A brief exit form will be completed.  Volunteers may also be assigned to handing out giveaways.  Training in advance of the event will be available.

Pre-Event Set-up Volunteer for Homeless Project Homeless Connect

Volunteers will assist with setting up booths, tables, chairs, signs, etc., the day before the event at Cashman Field Center.  Ability to do some heavy lifting required.

Tear-Down Volunteer for Homeless Project Homeless Connect

Volunteers will assist with taking down booths, tables, chairs, signs, etc., after the event at Cashman Field Center.  Ability to do some heavy lifting and loading required.

Maintenance Volunteer

Volunteers will assist with general clean-up and maintenance during the event.  Ability to do some heavy lifting may be required.

Event Volunteer

Volunteers will assist in the service areas or in the main event areas where needed.  Possible tasks include escorting, assisting with giveaways, monitoring safety of client flow in the event, helping to check client baggage, helping with pets, assisting with client personal care, and providing back-up for other volunteers.  

Morning volunteers should sign in from 7:00 - 7:45am. 

A rally will be held at 8:00am

The event begins at 9:00am

Volunteer training will be sent electronically prior to the event. 

Impact Areas: Homelessness/Hunger

Interests: There are no interests specified for this project.

Skills: There are no skills specified for this project.