Join us at Project Homeless Connect at Marquette University!
What is Project Homeless Connect?
Project Homeless Connect is an annual event that brings resources and services together under one roof to best serve those experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Typically, over 500 guests and 400 volunteers attend Milwaukee Project Homeless Connect for this one day event. Milwaukee has hosted this event since 2009, and Waukesha had its first event in 2019.
Volunteer Opportunity Description:
We are looking for guest advocate volunteers who will assist individuals, connecting them with resources and services provided throughout the Marquette facility.
Volunteers will:
- Interact one-on-one with guests throughout the day.
- Guide guests to needed services and resources.
- Help throughout the day, assisting with lunch, the health and hygiene room, the check in/check out processes, and other resource areas.
Shifts:
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Morning 9:00am-1:00pm
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Afternoon 11:30am-3:30pm
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All day 9:00am-4:00pm
"Register formally for your Milwaukee SHIFT" on the UNITED WAY,
CLICK HERE → Project Homeless Connect WEBSITE Page - Volunteer
Other Important Information:
- Everyone individually must pre-register on this posting in order to secure a spot to volunteer. "Team sign up" is unavailable; each volunteer must pre-register. There will be no volunteer walk-ins the day of.
- If you are bilingual or a mental health professional, please note that in your submission.
- If there are any questions or concerns about signing up, contact Lauren at ldomski@unitedwaygmwc.org or 414-837-3078
Thank you for your interest in this event and supporting our community through volunteering!
