Homeless Services Network of Central Florida » volunteer http://www.hsncfl.org The lead agency for homeless services in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:41:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Volunteers Needed – Downtown Orlando Project Homeless Connect – 12/4/2009 http://www.hsncfl.org/2009/10/volunteers-needed-%e2%80%93-downtown-orlando-project-homeless-connect-%e2%80%93-1242009/ http://www.hsncfl.org/2009/10/volunteers-needed-%e2%80%93-downtown-orlando-project-homeless-connect-%e2%80%93-1242009/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:12 +0000 Joel Remigio http://www.hsncfl.org/?p=390 On Friday, December 4, 2009, Homeless Services Network (HSN), the City of Orlando, and Orange County are presenting their 4th Project Homeless Connect event in downtown Orlando.

Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers can perform any of the following tasks:

  • Intake (one-on-one interviews with homeless veterans, completing a simple intake form)
  • Shepherd  (assist veterans as they navigate the many services available)
  • Distribution (hand out pre-assembled donations of food bags, clothing and backpacks)
  • Showers/Clothing (maintain the shower area and assist with selection of underwear and clothing)
  • Set-up/Take down (arrange/remove tables, chairs, signs)
  • Crowd control (direct veterans and volunteers to registration; answer basic event questions)

Registration: The deadline for volunteer registration is Tuesday, November 28, 2009. You have many registration options available to you:

  1. Click here to fill out an online form.
  2. Download a registration form, edit it in a word processor, and email it back to us at volunteer {at} hsncfl(.)org.
  3. Download a registration form, print it, fill it out, and fax it back to us at 407-893-5299.
  4. Call our volunteer coordinator for this event, Allison Estes at 407-893-0133 x107.

All volunteers must attend training on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at either 12pm-1pm or 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Downtown Orlando Recreation Center (649 W. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801). Volunteers will receive their task assignments during check-in on the day of the event, Friday, December 4, 2009.

If you have questions. call HSN at 407-893-0133 or email us at volunteer {at} hsncfl(.)org.

]]> http://www.hsncfl.org/2009/10/volunteers-needed-%e2%80%93-downtown-orlando-project-homeless-connect-%e2%80%93-1242009/feed/ 0 Volunteers Needed – Osceola County Project Homeless Connect – 11/6/2009 http://www.hsncfl.org/2009/10/volunteers-needed-osceola-county-project-homeless-connect-1162009/ http://www.hsncfl.org/2009/10/volunteers-needed-osceola-county-project-homeless-connect-1162009/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:54:02 +0000 Joel Remigio http://www.hsncfl.org/?p=382 On Friday, November 6, 2009, Homeless Services Network (HSN) is presenting a one day event to provide outreach, services and housing in a convenient one-stop model for men, women and families experiencing homelessness in Osceola County. Hosted by the Osceola Board of County Commissioners at Osceola Heritage Park, the event will offer services from more than 50 nonprofits, faith-based groups, county agencies and local businesses.

Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers can perform any of the following tasks:

  • Intake (one-on-one interviews with homeless veterans, completing a simple intake form)
  • Shepherd  (assist veterans as they navigate the many services available)
  • Distribution (hand out pre-assembled donations of food bags, clothing and backpacks)
  • Showers/Clothing (maintain the shower area and assist with selection of underwear and clothing)
  • Set-up/Take down (arrange/remove tables, chairs, signs)
  • Crowd control (direct veterans and volunteers to registration; answer basic event questions)

Registration: The deadline for volunteer registration is Tuesday, November 3, 2009. You have many registration options available to you:

  1. Click here to fill out an online form.
  2. Go to the Volunteer Match web site and search for the keywords: homeless Osceola.
  3. Download a registration form, edit it in a word processor, and email it back to us at volunteer {at} hsncfl(.)org.
  4. Download a registration form, print it, fill it out, and fax it back to us at 407-893-5299.
  5. Call our volunteer coordinator for this event, Allison Estes at 407-893-0133 x107.

All volunteers must attend training on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at either 12pm-1pm or 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Osceola County Human Services Department (330 Beaumont Avenue, Kissimmee, FL). Volunteers will receive their task assignments during check-in on the day of the event, Friday, November 6, 2009.

If you have questions. call HSN at 407-893-0133 or email us at volunteer {at} hsncfl(.)org.

]]> http://www.hsncfl.org/2009/10/volunteers-needed-osceola-county-project-homeless-connect-1162009/feed/ 0 Volunteers Needed – Veterans Stand Down – Sanford, FL – August 8, 2009 http://www.hsncfl.org/2009/07/volunteers-needed-veterans-stand-down-sanford-fl-august-8-2009/ http://www.hsncfl.org/2009/07/volunteers-needed-veterans-stand-down-sanford-fl-august-8-2009/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:40:14 +0000 Joel Remigio http://www.hsncfl.org/?p=279 Seminole County is holding its first Veterans Stand Down on Saturday, August 8, 2009, through a partnership with the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida and the Veterans Administration. Veterans Stand Down events are similar to HSN’s Project Homeless Connect events, but targeted specifically at the needs of homeless veterans.  About 40 service agencies will be at the event in Sanford which is anticipated to serve more than 125 homeless veterans with meals, showers, food bags, clothing, employment opportunities, shelters, medical care, IDs and other essential services.

Event Location: Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #30, 3512 Orlando Drive, Sanford FL 32773 (On Hwy. 17-92 in Sanford, just north of Lake Mary Boulevard on the left side)

HSN and the VA need volunteers for this event — especially men or women who are veterans themselves!

Volunteers can perform any of the following tasks:

  • Intake (one-on-one interviews with homeless veterans, completing a simple intake form)
  • Shepherd  (assist veterans as they navigate the many services available)
  • Distribution (hand out pre-assembled donations of food bags, clothing and backpacks)
  • Showers/Clothing (maintain the shower area and assist with selection of underwear and clothing)
  • Set-up/Take down (arrange/remove tables, chairs, signs)
  • Crowd control (direct veterans and volunteers to registration; answer basic event questions)

Registration: The deadline for registration is Monday, August 3, 2009. You have many registration options available to you.

  1. Click here to fill out an online form.
  2. Go to the Volunteer Match web site and search for keywords: veterans, Sanford.
  3. Download a registration form, edit it in a word processor, and email it back to us at volunteer {at} hsncfl(.)org.
  4. Download a registration form, print it, fill it out, and fax it back to us at 407-893-5299.
  5. Call our volunteer coordinator for this event, Allison Estes at 407-893-0133 x107.

All volunteers must attend training on Monday, August 3, 2009 at either 12pm-1pm or 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Disabled American Veterans chapter site. Volunteers will receive their task assignments and a t-shirt during check-in on the day of the Stand Down, Saturday, August 8, 2009.

If you have questions. call HSN at 407-893-0133 or email us at volunteer {at} hsncfl(.)org.

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