Volunteer: 2026 Point in Time (PIT) Count - Survey Volunteer
Survey Volunteer – Point-in-Time (PIT) Count
Volunteer Opportunity Description: Each team will be deployed to a specific area and use plotted locations on their map as starting points. Team members will respectfully conduct the PIT Count Survey with individuals they meet during canvassing. Whenever possible, volunteer teams will include at least one person with prior experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or previous PIT Count experience. Volunteer RequirementsMust be 13 years or older Ability to accurately and carefully collect data and maintain confidentiality Willingness to respectfully engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds Commitment to personal safety, including traveling with a partner or team Volunteers surveying outdoors must be able to stand and walk 1–2 miles and/or be active for up to 3 hours What to Expect / What’s ProvidedVolunteers will receive a Surveyor Supply Kit, which includes: Clipboard Pens and paper surveys Volunteer identification Homeless resource information cards Flashlight Safety vest Volunteers are strongly encouraged to bring a fully charged cellphone. Volunteer TeamsYou do not need to have a team to sign up If you already have a group of 3–4 people you would like to work with, please list their names in the sign-up notes so teams can be assigned accordingly OrientationAn online volunteer orientation will be required prior to the PIT Count. All volunteers will meet at: Volunteers may choose from one of the following staggered start times: Wednesday, January 28 | 9:00 PM Wednesday, January 28 | 11:45 PM Thursday, January 29 | 4:30 AM Questions? Please Contact Madison Butler at madison@unitedwaylakeshore.org or by phone at (231) 332-4012. Agency: Muskegon County Homeless Continuum of Care Network
Survey Volunteer – Point-in-Time (PIT) Count
Volunteer Opportunity Description: Each team will be deployed to a specific area and use plotted locations on their map as starting points. Team members will respectfully conduct the PIT Count Survey with individuals they meet during canvassing. Whenever possible, volunteer teams will include at least one person with prior experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or previous PIT Count experience. Volunteer RequirementsMust be 13 years or older Ability to accurately and carefully collect data and maintain confidentiality Willingness to respectfully engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds Commitment to personal safety, including traveling with a partner or team Volunteers surveying outdoors must be able to stand and walk 1–2 miles and/or be active for up to 3 hours What to Expect / What’s ProvidedVolunteers will receive a Surveyor Supply Kit, which includes: Clipboard Pens and paper surveys Volunteer identification Homeless resource information cards Flashlight Safety vest Volunteers are strongly encouraged to bring a fully charged cellphone. Volunteer TeamsYou do not need to have a team to sign up If you already have a group of 3–4 people you would like to work with, please list their names in the sign-up notes so teams can be assigned accordingly OrientationAn online volunteer orientation will be required prior to the PIT Count. All volunteers will meet at: Volunteers may choose from one of the following staggered start times: Wednesday, January 28 | 9:00 PM Wednesday, January 28 | 11:45 PM Thursday, January 29 | 4:30 AM Questions? Please Contact Madison Butler at madison@unitedwaylakeshore.org or by phone at (231) 332-4012. Agency: Muskegon County Homeless Continuum of Care Network Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49442 Allow Groups: Yes |