Street Count Volunteer Sign-up Form

Street Count Volunteer Sign-up Form

If you are signing up with a group, we ask that only 1 submission is completed per group.
What is the Point in Time Count?

The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is our community's opportunity to get an accurate count of people experiencing homelessness in the county. Across the county, staff at homeless shelters are counting the people they are serving. That same night, Street Count volunteers from the community will walk the streets and survey people living outside. We use this night to collect valuable data that will eventually make it's way to Congress and hopefully it leads to more adequate funding that helps our neighbors get housed.

I am ready to help!

A: You can join the Street Count effort by filling out this form. You can either sign up with a group of friends, family members or colleagues and make your own street team, OR sign up as a solo volunteer, in which case we will place you on a Street Team.

Each Street Team will be assigned to a section of the county and will work together to find our unsheltered neighbors and asked them a few questions. Expect to be a driver or a passenger in someone's car, walk moderate distances, and be out in the elements on a January night.

B: All Positions Filled: We also will need a small group of Homebase volunteers to help us set-up our headquarters and ensure the event runs smoothly.

1 hour of mandatory training will be provided before the night of the event.

If you have questions, please contact 743-649-0734
Your Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Are you over 18?

YesNo

What type of volunteer work are you signing up for?*

Homebase Volunteer - all tasks occur in one location on either Jan 28th or Jan 29thSolo Volunteer for the Street Count - You'll be added to a Street Team of our choice. All tasks will occur on the night of Jan 29th.Multi-person group for the Street Count - You are signing up with your friends, family or co-workers. All tasks will occur on the night of Jan 29th

Homebase Volunteer
Which role can you commit to?

Set Up Team: You will help us set up our space and organize supplies. This may include moving tables, chairs, and floor mats. This will include offloading boxes. This may include transportation of donations from various pickup sites to be delivered to Homebase prior to count. (Jan 28th at 5pm - 7:30pm at the latest)Homebase Team - Help greet and guide volunteers as they enter the room, distribute supplies to the teams (Jan 29th at 5pm - 10pm)Tear Down Team: help collect supplies from teams when they return. Help pack up all supplies and clean up the room before everyone goes home. May include drop off of supplies if needed to satellite location. (Jan 29th at 9:30 pm - 1am at the latest)

Street Count - Solo Volunteer

You'll be added to a Street Team of our choice
Note the following parameters for all volunteers:
- All volunteers must be 18 or over
- All volunteers should be able to walk moderate distances
- All volunteers will attend at least one 1 hour training. Several times options will be provided and a virtual option will be provided.
- Drivers will need a vehicle with the capacity for 3-5 people
Which role are you willing to play in your team?

Driver - drives the team vehicle to their assigned areaScribe - writes or types the answers to the survey on the paper survey form or using the digital form providedInterviewer - will greet unsheltered participants and ask the survey questionsTeam Lead - ensures all areas of the map are covered and all supplies are accounted for. They will also be the timekeeper to ensure the team returns to homebase on time.
Which street count shift are you signing up for?*

Shift 1: arrive at 5:30 - start by 6pm until 8pmShift 2: arrive at 9pm - start by 9:30pm until 11pmBoth shifts (there will be a brief break between shifts at homebase)

Street Team Sign-Ups

You are signing up with your friends, family or co-workers.
Please provide all the following information about the group members. Note the following parameters:
- All group members must be 18 or over
- All group members should be able to walk moderate distances
- Each group will need a vehicle with the capacity for all members of the group
- All volunteers must attend one mandatory volunteer training session prior to participation in the Point-In-Time Count. Trainings will be offered in-person and virtually. If you do not attend one of the mandatory trainings without informing the organizers and developing an alternative training plan, your volunteer registration will be cancelled.
If you do not currently have this info for all group members, please pause here and complete this survey later!
Amongst yourselves, consider who will do the following tasks:
- Driver - drives the team vehicle to their assigned area
- Scribe - writes or types the answers to the survey on the paper survey form or using the digital form provided
- Interviewer - will greet unsheltered participants and ask the survey questions
- Team Lead - ensures all areas of the map are covered and all supplies are accounted for. They will also be the timekeeper to ensure the team returns to homebase on time.
Is everyone in the group 18 or over?

YesNo
Which street count shift is your team signing up for?*

Shift 1: arrive at 5:30 - start by 6pm until 8pmShift 2: arrive at 9pm - start by 9:30pm until 11pmBoth shifts (there will be a brief break between shifts at homebase)
Are you or your group representing a Company/Organization/Group in the community?

YesNo
If yes, enter the name of the Company/Group/Organization
How many members are in your Group, including yourself?
The maximum number of members on a team is 6 due to average vehicle capacity. Larger groups are encouraged to split up.
Contact Information for Team Member #2
Contact Information for Team Member #3
Contact Information for Team Member #4
Contact Information for Team Member #5

Almost done!
We will provide training for all volunteers to explain how we do Street Counts, what you should expect, and how your work pays off. You MUST attend one of these trainings in order to participate.
Which training session are you RSVPing to?

Jan 8, 2025 at 6pm: Virtual TrainingJan 15, 2025 at 10am: Virtual TrainingJan 16, 2025 at 6:30pm: City with Dwellings, 502 N Board ST, Winston-Salem
Where did you hear about us?
Any special message you need us to know
Thank you so much for signing up for our big event. You and all group members should be on the look out for emails containing updates and notifications of when the Street Count trainings sessions will be held.

Day Before Event

Where: William C. Sims, Sr. Community Center at 1201 Alder Street

Set-Up Team: Arrive Tuesday Jan 28th at 5:30 - 7pm

Evening of the Street Count Event

Where: William C. Sims, Sr. Community Center at 1201 Alder Street

Homebase Team: Arrive Wednesday Jan 29th at 5:30pm

Street Count Teams: Arrive Wednesday Jan 29th at 6pm until midnight

Tear Down Team: Arrive Wednesday Jan 29th at 9:30pm

Thank You!
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Street Count Volunteer Sign-up Form

Your Information

Homebase Volunteer

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