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 9:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.

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

What time to I need to be there?
Volunteers will need to arrive on the day of the event at 8:30am. If you are able to show up the day before the event for training between noon and 4pm, we do prefer that.

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 are still to be determined; more information will be available in the coming weeks.

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

How many volunteers do you need for the event?
In order to put on a successful event we will need 15-20 volunteers.

What can I expect?
Volunteers will be given training on some specific duties, but some volunteers will also be expected to be “guides” for the homeless to get from tent to tent.

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 with you to a training session.

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