About the Position | |
Position # | 4142 |
Organization | Volunteer Victoria |
Position | Point in Time Survey Volunteer - Point In Time Count and Survey of People Experiencing Homelessness |
Location | 602-620 View Street |
Impact Statement |
The Community Social Planning Council (CSPC) and Volunteer Victoria are recruiting volunteers to take part in the biennial Point in Time Homeless (PiT) Count, which consists of conducting surveys with people experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025. The PiT Count will be held from 8 am to 8 pm at service facilities and outdoor locations across the region. Greater Victoria participated in nationwide PiT Counts in 2016 and 2018, 2020 and 2023. |
Description |
Point-in-Time counts add essential information to our understanding of how people experience homelessness in our region. This information will assist planners, funders, and agencies in developing appropriate responses to homelessness in our region as well as to measure progress in ending homelessness. The Pit Count is a regional-wide event that requires hundreds of volunteers to participate in various roles. While most volunteers will be conducting surveys with people experiencing homelessness on Wednesday March 26th 2025, volunteers will also be needed for various administrative and coordination tasks, event day set-up and take-down, and to lead teams of volunteer surveyors. We will also be looking for volunteers to help with smaller magnet events in various locations on March 27th and 31st, and on April 2nd and 4th. |
Training Details |
The PiT count involves working in small teams to conduct a brief, anonymous survey with people who are experiencing homelessness. The indoor survey is conducted inside shelters and other homeless service facilities, while the outside survey is done outdoors, walking around a specific area or neighbourhood. Volunteers sign up for one 3-hour shift, attend a two-hour training session in advance of the event, and must be 19 years of age or older to participate. |
Working Conditions |
We are looking for volunteers who are: • Compassionate, accepting, and enjoy one-on-one conversations with people • Have a non-judgmental attitude and a good sense of humour • Outgoing, curious and have a pleasant manner • Experienced in front line service delivery (although not necessary to volunteer) |
Minimum Duration | Special event |
Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening |
Time Detail | Volunteers are asked to attend a 2-hour training session. Volunteering shifts are approximately 3 hours in the morning, afternoon, or evening of March 26th 2025. |
Special Event Start Date | 2025-03-26 |
Special Event End Date | 2025-03-26 |
Age | 19+ |
Ideal for | An Individual, A Group |
Transportation | On a bus route |
Area(s) of Interest | Health Care/Emergency, Special Events, Housing |
Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Sensitivity, Empathy |
How to Apply | |
Application Link: | |
Website | http://www.volunteervictoria.bc.ca |
Send an Email Message | |
Contact | Vinny Awasthi |
Phone | 2503862269 |
Address | 602-620 View Street Victoria, V8W 1J6 |