We have three training sessions set up for this year’s Project Homeless Connect volunteers:

Wednesday, July 21, from 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday, July 22, from 5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, July 28, from 8:00-9:00am (day of event)

The sessions should last about one hour and will be held in Windsor Lounge on the Stephens College campus. Windsor Lounge is located in Stamper Commons on the southeast corner of College and Broadway. Parking is free and available on surrounding streets and in visitor lots around campus.

Training is strongly encouraged because of the one-on-one nature of the event. You will also have the chance to meet fellow volunteers and get more information about the location and the day of the event.

If you haven’t signed up to volunteer yet, it’s easy! Just fill out the form on the Volunteer page.

The 2010 Project Homeless Connect is right around the corner, and we are still looking for volunteers for all areas of the event. If you have already signed up or can’t make it yourself, considering spreading the word to a friend, family member, or co-worker!

More information about volunteering and a sign-up form are located on this page:
http://www.projecthomelessconnectcolumbiamo.com/volunteers/

The Project Homeless Connect Committee is pleased to announce that we are planning the second annual Project Homeless Connect event for Columbia on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at the Silverthorne Arena on the Stephens College campus!

The event serves as a single access point for homeless individuals and families to receive assistance, resources and services. Last year’s event in Columbia provided over 800 services to more than 80 homeless individuals and families.

Our theme again this year is “One Day. One Stop. One Community!” Project Homeless Connect relies on the participation of community members as service providers and volunteers. We are currently looking for service providers and volunteers for this year’s event. Click here to Contact Us!

Review the one page report on the Project Homeless Connect day:

One page report

Review the results from our service tracking analysis:

Service tracking report

Our Project Homeless Connect volunteers are the reason we had such a great event! Please take a minute to tell us how we did, and how we can improve the event for next year.

Take the Survey

We’ve heard from a few folks that they can’t make the Tuesday or Wednesday training this week. We understand that your schedule is busy, just come to an orientation at 8:30 a.m. on Friday (morning and all-day shifts), or a noon orientation (afternoon shift) on Friday.

Morning and all-day volunteers can check in starting at 9:00 a.m. and afternoon volunteers can check in starting at noon. You will be able to leave your t-shirt with us at check out to be recycled for next year.

We have an amazing group of volunteers signed up, but we still need an additional 20 volunteers to act as ‘guides’ for Project Homeless Connect participants.

Consider asking a friend, family member, or co-worker to join you in reaching out to the homeless in our community!!

If you’re having trouble with the web forms, please feel free to call us at 573.489.7119 or email us with your registration information.

Volunteers may also sign up at the volunteer trainings.

Send an invitation to Project Homeless Connect to all of your friends on FaceBook. Find us here.

Volunteer training will be held on August 4th and 5th at the Boone County office of CMCA, 400 Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia. The training will begin at 5:30 and last for about one hour. Volunteers can come to either training, but do not need to attend both. Don’t forget to register!