Point in Time Count 2018 - Volunteer Registration

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Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2018 Point-In-Time Count! For those of you who are new to the count, it is the annual census / housing survey for households experiencing homelessness. With your help we can collect valuable data about Whatcom County’s most vulnerable population and use the information to advocate for more effective housing services.

Volunteers are assigned locations where they survey individuals about their housing status, including information about potential contributing factors to homelessness. Volunteers should be prepared to facilitate conversations about potentially sensitive topics.

Read the 2017 Annual Report here:
https://tinyurl.com/PITWC2017

This year the PIT count will occur Thursday, January 25th, but there are volunteer shifts available on alternative days during the last week in January. Possible volunteer shifts are listed below. Please check ANY shifts that you would be available and interested in. This will help me when scheduling. If you have a particular location interest, please indicate that. I cannot promise assignments, but will try my best!

We ask all volunteers - even ones who have surveyed before - to attend a PIT Count volunteer training. There are changes to the survey every year, so this helps us let you know what those changes are! At a training we will go over the housing survey form and best practices to maintain data quality. You will also be able to get the materials you need to participate. Please RSVP to ONE of the following trainings.

2018 PIT COUNT VOLUNTEER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES (RSVP, PICK ONE):

1) Friday, January 19th, 1:30-3:00pm - Whatcom County Health Department (509 Girard St)

2) Monday, January 22nd, 4:00-5:30pm - Whatcom County Health Department (509 Girard St)

Closer to the count, I will send a follow up email with information about the shift location and time you are assigned to.

If you have any questions please call or email me without hesitation! Summer_starr@oppco.org or 360-734-5121 ext 212

THANK YOU ALL for your work in the community!

Email *

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization (if any)

Phone *

We are so appreciative of the amazing volunteers that have stepped up for the count. Currently, our opportunities are limited, but we are still looking for back-up surveyors: *

Thursday 1/25/18 - 5-7pm Main Light House Mission (910 West Holly Street) - men only

I may be available as a back up throughout the count if there is a cancellation

Other:

Required

If you have more specific requests for placement, please indicate below

Please indicate which training you would like to attend:

Friday 1/19/18 - 1:30-3:00pm Whatcom County Health Department (509 Girard St)

Monday 1/22/18 - 4-5:30pm Whatcom County Health Department (509 Girard St)

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Any other questions or comments?

Thank you for your participation in this event!!

Send me a copy of my responses.