Grand Rapids Project Homeless Connect - Registration is now closed for the 1/31 event!

On behalf of those citizens in our community that are experiencing homelessness, thank you for volunteering!

The 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Project Homeless Connect will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Van Andel Arena.

Thank you,

The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness
A sub-committee of the Kent County Emergency Needs Task Force.

Please Note: We are only recruiting adult volunteers (over the age of 18). Thank you!

Volunteer Information:

This is a local effort and we won't be sharing this information with anyone outside the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness.

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Volunteer Activities & Shifts

January 31 Volunteer Shifts * All Day Volunteer: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm1st Shift: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm2nd Shift: 12:30 - 4:00 pm

Read below for the volunteer activities.

Volunteers Needed For:

Check the areas where you are willing to volunteer. * General GreeterClient EscortMeal Service and Meal Clean-Up (no cooking!)Hallway MonitorsService Area Volunteers (eg. housing, employment, etc.)Translator for Spanish Speaking IndividualsTranslator for Another LanguageAny area where I am needed

Please note that you may be moved to another task due to the needs of the event.

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General Greeters are stationed at the entry and exit of the event. They direct guests to where they need to go, and assist with surveying and event evaluation.

Client Escorts are responsible for guiding guests to their desired services and resources. They help guests navigate through the available options.

Meal Service & Meal Clean Up will serve the food to the guests, keep the flow of traffic moving, and assist with clean up after the meal.

Service Area will assist clients in the specific service areas (e.g. housing, employment, health, etc) by assisting with lines, directions, navigating services and assisting guests.

Spanish Translator will assist Spanish-speaking guests with interpretation throughout their visit.

Other Language Translator will assist other non-English speaking guests with interpretation throughout their visit.

PLEASE NOTE: We ask for your flexibility and may need to switch you from one area to another. All volunteer tasks entail some guest service and time on your feet.

Thank you!!

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