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JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
The County of San Mateo’s Human Services Agency (HSA) invites you to participate in the 2024 One Day Homeless Count!
HSA, in collaboration with community partners, will be hosting the One Day Homeless Count on Thursday, January 25th, 2024 from approximately 5AM to 10AM. Every other year, our County is federally required to conduct a Point-in-Time Count of the homeless population in our area. The data we collect supports local planning, grant funding, and improving the programs that provide pathways to permanent housing.
On the morning of January 25th, we will be deploying volunteers across the County to conduct an observational count of individuals who are unsheltered. Volunteers will navigate every street within their assigned census tract and record their findings using our mobile application. A strong volunteer base helps to ensure complete and accurate coverage of our County
As a volunteer, you are committing to the following: (Total Time Commitment – 5.5 to 6.5 HRS)
- (1.5 HRS) Attending a 1.5-hour mandatory training via Zoom.
- During the training, we will provide an overview of the One Day Homeless Count, the County’s homeless system, event logistics, and how to collect data using our mobile application.
- Training must be completed in order to participate. Attendance will be monitored at all training sessions.
- Both weekday and weekend trainings will be available throughout January 2024. Sign-ups are on a first come, first serve basis so register early to secure your preferred date and time! You will receive an email with more information about your training after you complete registration.
- (4-5 HRS) Participating in the One Day Homeless Count on Thursday, January 25th, 2024 from approximately 5AM to 10AM. Breakfast and coffee will be provided!
- Volunteers will need access to a smart phone to record their observations via our mobile application and/or access to a vehicle to navigate their assigned area. If you need technical/transportation assistance, we still invite you to sign up.
TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE COUNT, REGISTER BY USING THIS LINK: General Volunteer Registration – 2024 One Day Homeless Count.
We encourage you to share our flyer and spread the word to your family, friends, neighbors, and community members! This opportunity is a great way to get involved and learn about our County’s homelessness response system. For more information and to stay up to date on this event, please refer to our page on the HSA website. If you have any further questions, please email us at HSA_OneDayCount@smcgov.org.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, January 25th, 2024!
