2019 Community Connect Day

Volunteer Sign-up Form

Sign up here to volunteer at CONNECT DAY and help make a positive difference in people's lives and the life of our community!

Community CONNECT Day is a FREE day of services, goods, and activities, all under one roof, for households and individuals that are finding it hard to make ends meet. Connect Day is coordinated by the Nelson Committee on Homelessness (NCOH) and is made possible by the incredible support of service providers, community and business sponsors, donors, and a team of amazing volunteers!

EVENT DAY:

SATURDAY, NOV. 23 OPEN TO PUBLIC 10AM TO 3PM
CENTRAL SCHOOL GYM @ Ward and Mill Streets

Volunteers are needed:
- Leading up to the event (in October and November)
- Friday, Nov. 22 for help with set up
- Saturday, Nov. 23 on event day

- After Saturday, Nov. 23 for help with thank-you cards

Food and beverages will be available to everyone on Saturday (e.g. coffee, tea, juice, muffins, soup, some pizza, cookies, fruit and veggie tray, etc) BUT food is in great demand and the day is very busy. WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING SOME WATER AND A SNACK OR LUNCH, IF YOU ARE ABLE, just to have on hand when you are busy.

Please fill out the form below and indicate ALL volunteer options you are interested in. Please refer to the Volunteer Information Pack if you have any questions, or contact Rebecca Martin at ncoh@nelsoncares.ca or 250-352-6011 ext. 5

We are very excited to have you volunteer at Community Connect Day 2019! THANK YOU!

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* 1. CONTACT INFORMATION. Please note that all volunteers will be asked to sign a waiver and photo release form. (Photos help us publicize the event to potential donors, service providers, volunteers and the community).

Name

Organization/Affiliation

Address

City/Town

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. PRE-EVENT VOLUNTEERING

Please indicate which of these you would be interested in, if any. Please choose ALL that apply.

Planning / Coordination

Postering / Leafletting

Office work: Making signs, packaging, and/or inventory

Arranging item pick-ups and returns

Picking up and delivering items (some small, some large; will need a truck for larger items)

Securing donations (food, door prizes, etc.)

Contacting registered volunteers and service providers

Other (please specify)

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* 3. SET UP / TAKE DOWN

Please indicate which of these you are interested in, if any. Please choose ALL that apply. Minimum 2 hour commitment; more is greatly appreciated!

MAIN SET-UP: FRIDAY, NOV 22, for at least 2 hours between 12 noon to 7 PM

SET-UP VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT: FRIDAY, NOV 22, from 2pm - 5pm; even better if you can stay until 7pm (position requires an extra briefing)

FINAL INDOOR SET-UP & OUTDOOR SET-UP: SATURDAY, NOV 23, 8 AM to 10 AM

TAKE-DOWN: SATURDAY, NOV 23, 3 PM TO 5 PM

TAKE-DOWN VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT: SATURDAY, NOV 23, from 3pm - 5pm (position requires an extra briefing)

DELIVERY RETURNS: SATURDAY, NOV 23, after 3PM (could involve holding for a few hours or until Monday when business reopens)

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* 4. EVENT DAY VOLUNTEERING - SATURDAY, NOV. 23

Shifts range from 2 to 4 hours, or all day if you can (to be worked out with you). Please indicate which volunteer opportunities you are interested in, if any. Please choose ALL that apply.

FOOD & DRINK PREPARATION: At least 2 hours between 7:30AM to 2:30PM

PICK-UPS & DELIVERIES OF FOOD/DRINKS: At least 2 hours between 8AM to 3PM (access to a vehicle is an asset)

FREE CAFE: At least 2 hours between 8:30AM to 3:30PM

PRE-EVENT GREETER: 8AM to 10AM

GREETER: At least 2 hours between 9:30AM to 3PM

COUNTER CLICKERS: At least 2 hours between 9:30AM to 3PM, but best if you can stay the whole time

RECEPTION TABLE: At least 2 hours between 8AM to 3PM (requires an extra briefing)

APPOINTMENT MAKER: At least 2 hours between 9:30AM to 3PM

APPOINTMENT ACCOMPANIST: At least 2 hours between 9:30AM to 3PM

HALL MONITOR: At least 2 hours between 9:30AM to 3PM

COAT & BOOT AREA: At least 2 hours between 9AM to 3PM

COAT & BOOT AREA LINE MANAGEMENT: At least 2 hours between 9:30AM to 3PM (requires an extra briefing)

RAFFLE / DOOR PRIZE TABLE: At least 2 hours between 9:30AM to 3PM

FLOATER: At least 2 hours between 9:30AM to 3PM

KIDS' ACTIVITY CORNER / FACE PAINTING: At least 2 hours between 9:45AM to 3PM (must be screened, preferably an early childhood certificate)

SKILLED INTERVENTION: At least 2 hours between 8:30AM to 4PM (must have Crisis Intervention Training)

FIRST AID: At least 2 hours between 8:30AM to 4PM (must have current First Aid Certification)

GENERAL SITE SUPPORT: At least 2 hours between 9AM to 3PM

OUTSIDE MONITORS: At least 2 hours between 8AM to 3PM, but 10AM to 3PM is key time

Other (please specify)

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* 5. POST-EVENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Please indicate if you are interested in creating and/or distributing thank-you cards.

Yes

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* 6. Have you volunteered at Connect Day before?

Yes

If Yes, what was your volunteer work/position(s)?

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* 7. ON FRIDAY, NOV. 22, how many hours and between what times are you available to volunteer between 12 noon and 7 pm? (E.g. 2 hrs between 1pm - 7pm). Minimum 2 hrs. More appreciated! Please enter 0 hours if you are not available that day or available for less than 2 hours.

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* 8. ON SATURDAY, NOV. 23, how many hours and between what times are you available to volunteer between 8AM and 5PM? (E.g. 4 hrs between 10am - 4pm). Minimum 2 hrs. More appreciated! Please enter 0 hours if you are not available that day or if you are available for less than 2 hours.

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* 9. Please indicate which of the following certifications, if any, you currently have (select all that apply):

First Aid Certification

Skilled Intervention / Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Food Safe Certificate

Police record check for working with vulnerable populations (e.g. children)

Early Childhood Educator

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* 10. THANK YOU! Volunteers like you help make Community Connect Day run smoothly and be so enjoyable for our Guests and Service Providers. Thanks for your part in making it such a success, year after year!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Rebecca Martin at ncoh@nelsoncares.ca or 250-352-6011 ext. 5, or refer to the Volunteer Information Pack.

COMMENTS: Anything else you would like to share? For example, do you have any needs (severe allergies, need to sit down for your volunteer position, etc.) that we should know about?

2019 Community Connect Day

Volunteer Sign-up Form

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* 1. CONTACT INFORMATION. Please note that all volunteers will be asked to sign a waiver and photo release form. (Photos help us publicize the event to potential donors, service providers, volunteers and the community).

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* 2. PRE-EVENT VOLUNTEERINGPlease indicate which of these you would be interested in, if any. Please choose ALL that apply.

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* 3. SET UP / TAKE DOWNPlease indicate which of these you are interested in, if any. Please choose ALL that apply. Minimum 2 hour commitment; more is greatly appreciated!

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* 4. EVENT DAY VOLUNTEERING - SATURDAY, NOV. 23Shifts range from 2 to 4 hours, or all day if you can (to be worked out with you). Please indicate which volunteer opportunities you are interested in, if any. Please choose ALL that apply.

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* 5. POST-EVENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Please indicate if you are interested in creating and/or distributing thank-you cards.

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* 6. Have you volunteered at Connect Day before?

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* 7. ON FRIDAY, NOV. 22, how many hours and between what times are you available to volunteer between 12 noon and 7 pm? (E.g. 2 hrs between 1pm - 7pm). Minimum 2 hrs. More appreciated! Please enter 0 hours if you are not available that day or available for less than 2 hours.

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* 8. ON SATURDAY, NOV. 23, how many hours and between what times are you available to volunteer between 8AM and 5PM? (E.g. 4 hrs between 10am - 4pm). Minimum 2 hrs. More appreciated! Please enter 0 hours if you are not available that day or if you are available for less than 2 hours.

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* 9. Please indicate which of the following certifications, if any, you currently have (select all that apply):

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* 2. PRE-EVENT VOLUNTEERING

Please indicate which of these you would be interested in, if any. Please choose ALL that apply.

* 3. SET UP / TAKE DOWN

Please indicate which of these you are interested in, if any. Please choose ALL that apply. Minimum 2 hour commitment; more is greatly appreciated!

* 4. EVENT DAY VOLUNTEERING - SATURDAY, NOV. 23

Shifts range from 2 to 4 hours, or all day if you can (to be worked out with you). Please indicate which volunteer opportunities you are interested in, if any. Please choose ALL that apply.