Register online now to be a volunteer!
Please join the East Metro Project Homeless Connect at the St. Paul River Centre on Monday June 14, 2010. Volunteers are needed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Full day or partial day shifts are available. Your time and services will help end homelessness.
- It will be held at the St. Paul RiverCentre for one day
- Volunteers are needed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Full day and partial day shifts are available.
- The event planners expect approximately 1,300 people to attend!
- It’s a one stop shop for people who are experiencing homelessness to connect to resources such as housing, dental, haircuts, public benefits, employment and legal aid assistance
- You will be helping people get connected and EMPOWER them with resources
- Responsibilities of a volunteer can range from greeting guests, serving food, or escorting people around the event.
- It’s a great way to give back to the community and to make a DIFFERENCE!
Hundreds of volunteers will be needed to make this event a success.
There are opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer.
Volunteer Commitment
We ask that volunteers attend a short training session prior to the event. At the training session you will receive info regarding parking, food/beverages for you and your volunteer duties. It's a great opportunity to meet and network with others.
You will be contacted in the future about the time and places of training sessions.
Volunteer Shifts
(All at the St. Paul RiverCentre - 175 W Kellogg Blvd.)
Volunteers can choose from one of the following shifts when registering to volunteer:
Monday, June 14 from
8:00 am - 4:00 pm,
8:00 am - 12:00 pm, or
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Day of the Event Volunteer Role:
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Intake and Guest Services Volunteers: These volunteers assist with intake of each guest that comes to the event. During the intake process volunteers will be responsible for sitting down and talking with each guest. During this conversation, volunteers will ask the guest some questions in order to help the guest connect with the services they most need and want. After the intake process the volunteer will hand the guest a map of all of the services available, circling recommendations for the guest, and guiding the guest to the services. The volunteer will introduce the guest to the service providers they want to talk with, help answer any questions the guest has, and simply listen to and support the guest while they are at the St. Paul RiverCentre.
Volunteer Training Dates
*Past volunteers do not need to attend training dates.
May 25th 12:00-1:30 p.m.
June 2nd 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Trainings are held at Rondo Community Outreach Library
461 N. Dale Street (at the corner of University and Dale)
St. Paul, MN 55103
To register for this great event, CLICK HERE!
Please contact John Vodicka at 612-379-4900 ext. 21 or John@handsontwincities.org for any questions.
