Nadim Khan Memorial Homeless Resource Day 2023
Volunteer Opportunities
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The Day is possible due to the help of many volunteers. During Homeless Resource Day, students from Montgomery College, the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Montgomery County and the City of Gaithersburg staff members and many community members volunteer. They assist in various roles including serving as guides to escort our guest who are experiencing homelessness through the facility to help them navigate the services, resources and exhibits. The services of the guides and all the volunteers are appreciated by our guests. Some of the comments from HRD2019 Guest Exit Survey were:
- "My guide was fabulous; she was helpful and patient."
- "People respected my dignity and the guide from the University of Maryland kept me focused."
- "I think what you people are doing for the homeless is wonderful; I am very thankful. My guide was awesome."
NOTE: All volunteers are required to take training.
On-Line Training (will be available in October)
Click here to take the Homeless Resource Day On-Line Training
In-Person Training
An in-person training will be provided for those who want face-to-face instruction on:
DATE to be determined
401 Hungerford Drive, First Floor Conference Room, Rockville, Maryland
In-Class Training for University of Maryland and Montgomery County Students only
Details will be provided by your professors
These are basic volunteer roles (not a complete list):
- Greeters-welcome guests and provide direction
- Guides-escort guests through the facility to help them navigate the services and resources
- Registration Area-Guests-ensure guest and guides are matched, provide intake forms
- Registration Area-Volunteers-sign volunteers in and out, distribute T-shirts and lunch tickets
- Registration Area-Service providers-sign providers in, distribute T-shirts, lunch tickets and give directions to Service Provider tables
- Exit table-Guests-collect intake forms and assist guests with exit survey
- Lobby monitors-provide direction and help with traffic
- Transportation Guides-assist guest connect with transportation and shuttles
- Giveaway area-set up, arrange and distribute donated items
These are basic shifts, we welcome your assistance and will accommodate your schedule.
- 7:30 - 12 noon (4 hours including set up assistance)
- All Day 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (6 Hours)
- 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (4 hours including breakdown assistance)
Benefits of volunteering
"Volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless" -- Sherry Anderson
- Networking opportunities
- Learn and develop skills
- Teach skills to others
- Gain work experience
- Build self-esteem and self-confidence
- Improve your health
- Meet new people
- Feel needed and valued
- Make a difference in someone's life