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18 people are interested
Volunteers Needed for 2017 Winter Homeless Count
ORGANIZATION: County of Montgomery PA Department of Housing and Community Development
Please visit the new page to apply.
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18 people are interested
On Wednesday, January 25th, groups of volunteers will be asked to search multiple areas of the county for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The count is directed by Your Way Home Montgomery County and our goal is to understand how homelessness impacts our community. This information is extremely important in terms of the resources that are needed to help us end homelessness in Montgomery County.
As a street count volunteer, you will be asked to assist an outreach team in Abington, Willow Grove, Ambler, Cheltenham, Lansdale, Souderton, Lower Merion, Ardmore, Norristown, Bridgeport, Pottstown, or Royersford from 9:30 p.m. on January 25th to 1:00 a.m. on January 26th. Your team will canvass pre-determined locations for homeless individuals and families who will be asked to complete a questionnaire in regards to their experience. To ensure that volunteers are fully equipped to take part in this event, training will be provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development. This is a valuable opportunity for anyone who would like a better understanding of the homeless experience in our community. Is that you?
More opportunities with County of Montgomery PA Department of Housing and Community Development
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About County of Montgomery PA Department of Housing and Community Development
Location:
425 Swede Street, Suite 411, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404, US
Mission Statement
Department Overview
The Department of Housing and Community Development provides a comprehensive, coordinated program that addresses housing, community, and economic development within Montgomery County.
Since 1974, the Department of Housing and Community Development has been administering funding for programs related to housing, economic, and community development in Montgomery County. This funding is received through a combination of federal, state, and local sources.
The department is physically located at One Montgomery Plaza, which is across the street from the County Courthouse. A staff of 12 employees administers a variety of eligible activities, including:
- Public improvements on streets, storm drainage, and sanitary sewers
- Open space acquisition, recreation and senior centers improvements
- Downtown revitalization
- Historic preservation
- Fair housing
- Rehabilitation of owner-occupied
- Rental housing
- Assistance to first-time home buyers
Description
The department works with municipalities, local non-profit agencies, other counties, state and federal departments, developers, and the general public. The department typically acts in a grantor or lender capacity. In addition, its staff performs monitoring and compliance functions and offers technical assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple Areas in Montgomery CountyNorristown, PA 19401
DATE POSTED
January 3, 2017
SKILLS
- Spanish
- English
- Community Outreach
- Crisis Intervention
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5 hours (includes 1.5 hrs for mandatory training)
- Must complete liability and confidentiality waiver