Volunteers are needed to help with the annual Point in Time Count. The Point in Time is a national, annual census and survey of people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers join a survey team, walking in groups of three or more to count and interview homeless people in specific geographic areas. Volunteers can also assist with data entry after the PIT is over.
All volunteers attend a training session prior to January 22, 2020, which is the day of the PIT Count. On the day of, you will be outside counting and interviewing for up to two hours. All new volunteers are teamed with experienced ones and a route is planned well ahead. Approximately 1 week prior to the count, you will receive information regarding the location you have chosen. Be bold-- Come join the Point In Time Count!
1. Required I-hr. training Point in Time Training Sign Up Jan. 13, 14, 15, 16
First time volunteers are required to attend a training prior to participating in the count. This training will review what the Point in Time count is, why we conduct this census and how we will utilize the information we receive. We will also review the survey tool and discuss outreach safety to help ensure that everyone has a safe and memorable experience. If you have volunteered for the Point in Time in the past, please let us know so that we can send review materials.
This Thursday morning, please join us at our first training at United Methodist Church, 225 E. Duval St. 32202. It starts at 8:30am.You have many more training opportunities in the next couple of weeks. Please access the training schedule and sign up at the following link:
2. Regster to volunteer for PIT Count Sign up here!
Also note that we will be scheduling specific training dates and times for volunteers in Clay and Nassau Counties and will get that information to you as soon as possible. Please let me know if you would be interested in a training in that area.
Please contact us if you have any questions! Thank you and see you soon!!! --Laura Lane.
