The next Project Homeless Connect will be held on March 29, 2010, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Project Homeless Connect brings volunteers of all ages,
backgrounds, and experience levels together to serve people
in our community
experiencing homelessness. There are
a variety of volunteer opportunities, but the
majority of volunteers will act as guides, partnering
with guests to help them find the resources they want.
The guides and guests will complete a quick
intake to identify service priorities for the day, and
will then explore the site, visiting service providers,
and eating a sit-down lunch. A background
in social services is not required; however, you do need
a sense of humor, the willingness to help, and the
ability
to be
on
your feet
for relatively long periods. All first-time volunteers
are required to attend a training and orientation session.
Returning volunteers are strongly
encouraged to attend. Volunteers must be at least 18 years
of age. Please register
to volunteer by March 29, 2010.
FAQs
1) Are there any age requirements for volunteers?
Yes, volunteers must be 18 or older.
2) Do I need any special training to volunteer
at Homeless Connect?
Training for the March 29, 2010, Project Homeless Connect is required for all volunteers except those who trained and volunteered for a previous
event. To make the volunteer
experience better and to offer the best service to the
guests, however, current training for this event is strongly
recommended for returning volunteers.
Training Dates
March 15, 10:00-11:30 a.m. * Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, 55430-2156
March 16, 7:00-8:30 p.m. * First Universalist Church, 3400 Dupont Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55408-5007
March 17, 10:00-11:30 a.m. * Lutheran Social Service, 2400 Park Ave S, Minneapolis 55405
March 22, 10:00-11:30 a.m. * St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55408-3399
March 23, 7:00-8:30p.m. * Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr. Minnetonka, 55305
3) What hours do the volunteers work?
The March event will start at 10:30 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. with
two shifts for volunteers: (1) 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and (2) 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. All
volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:00 a.m.
4) What services are available at Homeless Connect?
Housing providers, employment specialists, medical care, mental health care, chemical health care, dental care, benefits specialists, eye care, IDs, legal aid, voicemail, haircuts, transportation assistance, and hot meals.
5) Does Project Homeless Connect accept financial donations?
We welcome and need financial support for Project Homeless
Connect. Please see the Donation
page for details on
making a donation.
6) Does Project Homeless Connect accept
in-kind donations of clothing, toiletries, or other
items?
We do not. Project Homeless Connect does not have the
capacity to sort and distribute donations. We rely
on our community partners to deliver these goods
in an efficient
way to the people who need them most. If you have items
that you would like to donate, please contact agencies
that currently distribute these items. If you would
like to get connected to these agencies, feel free
to call
the PHC phone line and we will assist you.
7) How can I learn more about other opportunities
to help end homelessness?
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