Full Notification

Volunteers Needed for Homeless Point in Time Count

For Immediate Release – July 22, 2016
Contact: Angela Loucks Volunteer Center Director, 715-421-0390

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – Volunteers are needed for a Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count that will be held from July 27, 11pm to July 28, 3am. Volunteers will be assigned an area in Wisconsin Rapids and the surrounding area and will travel in groups of 3-4. We are looking for a total of 20 volunteers (five groups of four).
Volunteers will conduct interviews with participating homeless people and offer information about resources that can help. Volunteers should be at least 18 years old. Volunteers do not need any related skills but will be required to attend a training (July 27 at 10:30pm); and will need to fill out an application. There will be minimal walking and volunteers may need to provide their own transportation. Volunteers need to dress appropriately for the weather and bring along a flash light. A reflective vest and any other supplies will be provided. Volunteers who are interested should contact United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Volunteer Center at 715-421-0390 or send an email to [email protected].

About United Way of Inner Wisconsin’s Volunteer Center

The Volunteer Center is a clearing house for requests for volunteers and volunteer opportunities. An online database of volunteer opportunities is available at www.volunteerinnerwisc.org. Volunteer opportunities are announced every Wednesday morning on WFHR; and can be viewed on RCCA Media. The Volunteer Center works on several initiatives such as Day of Caring, Stuff the School Bus, Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count, and the Disaster Volunteer Reception Center.

The Volunteer Center is a program of United Way of Inner Wisconsin. Its mission is to mobilize and inspire people to utilize their talents to enhance our community.