What is Project Homeless Connect?
Project Homeless Connect is a “one day, one stop” event that connects individuals experiencing homelessness with on-site medical care and a variety of social services.

Where is Project Homeless Connect?
Project Homeless Connect will be held in Silverthorne Arena on the Stephens College Campus in Columbia, Missouri. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m.

How do I sign up?
Volunteer registration is availabe on the volunteer page or you can contact us.

What time to I need to be there?
Volunteers will need to arrive 15 minutes before their shift begins. If possible, we would like for volunteers to attend the Volunteer Rally at 9:00 a.m.

What is the Volunteer Rally?
The Volunteer Rally is an opportunity for the Project Homeless Connect committee to express their appreciation and support of event volunteers. The Rally will take place at 9 a.m. and we hope that you all will join us!

Can I come late?
Please make the effort to arrive at your scheduled time.

What if I have to leave early?
Please be sure to let the volunteer coordinator know if you need to leave early.

Will I receive training?
Training is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED because of the one-on-one nature of the event, it is important for you to have an understanding of your role and the services offered so that you can help clients as much as possible.

When/where is training?
Advance training sessions will be held on August 4th and 5th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 400 Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia.

What if I can’t attend an advance training?
Please contact us for an alternate training time.

Can I bring my child/teenager to volunteer with me?
All volunteers must be 18 or older.

What should I bring to the event?
Bring ONLY what you need. Don’t bring valuables. No secure storage is available for volunteers’ belongings.

What should I wear on the day of the event?
Wear comfortable, casual clothing; sneakers or other comfortable shoes are recommended. Short-sleeved event t-shirts are provided for all volunteers. If you do not receive your t-shirt prior to the event, be sure to wear something that you can easily where under your t-shirt.

Where do I park?
Parking is shown on the event map.

Will lunch be provided? Coffee? Snacks?
Yes! Coffee will be available in the morning, and snacks will be available during breaks.

Do I need to have experience with homeless populations?
You do not have to have prior experience working with the homeless. We hope that your volunteer experience will be a learning experience. The trainings provided will give you all of the information you will need for the day and provide time to ask questions.

Can I bring a friend?
Absolutely! Please try to bring them to a training with you so that we can provide them with a t-shirt.

Why do I need to sign a waiver?
Waivers will help us ensure confidentiality and safety for all participants.

What if I have special needs?
Please contact us if you need special accomodations.