The Tarrant County Homeless Coalition (TCHC) needs 500 volunteers Jan. 26 to cover Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, northeast Tarrant County and Parker County in the annual Point in Time Count survey of people living in unsheltered settings.
Since 2005, Point in Time Count is a held in January to provide a snapshot of what homelessness looks like in one night for every community in the country.
“We have had a two year break from volunteers,” TCHC executive director Lauren King said. “Most are really excited that the count is back and they get to engage and support the community in this way.”
Information collected during the count, held from 6 p.m. to midnight, will better help the TCHC understand what resources and strategies are needed and to end homelessness.
Volunteers can sign up as individuals or create a team. Mandatory training can be provided Jan. 26. Volunteers are assigned a route to canvass, identify and interview dispossessed people.
Complete Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old by the night of the count
- Teams must consist of 3 to 5 people
- Teams must have access to a smart phone
- Each team member must complete their own sign up form
- Teams are highly encouraged to ride in one vehicle
- Must be available on Jan. 26 from 6 p.m. to midnight
- Each volunteer must complete participant agreement and waiver form
