Don't Walk By 2023

154 Hester St.,New York NY 10013

18 February, 2023

Description

Don't Walk By is an annual outreach to people experiencing homelessness in New York City. Volunteer teams canvass the streets and subway stations of Manhattan looking to meet our neighbors in need. Volunteer teams meet new friends on the street and invite them to lunch at a host site. Here guests are offered a meal and a range of additional items and services such as clothing, basic medical care, overnight hospitality at a partner facility, and the option to enter longer term programs. Now in its 15th year, Don’t Walk By 2023 will take place on Saturday, February 18 hosted by Oversea Chinese Mission Church, and mobilize nearly 400 volunteers. REGISTERING TO VOLUNTEER Please read the below to figure out the best way to register. Street teams are created and assigned by Don't Walk By staff with the goal of a safe and satisfying experience for our volunteers and guests. Your preference to serve with other volunteers will be taken into consideration and accommodated where possible, but we do not guarantee preference for team assignments. Important things to know about volunteering with us before you register: Volunteers can sign up one guest registrant during registration. By doing this, you are letting us know that you would like to serve alongside your guest. Group registration is not available. You can only register for one role per Saturday.Volunteers participate in the entire day,10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless you hear from Don’t Walk By staff about different details for a specific role. To ensure the health and safety of all our guests, volunteers will be required to wear face coverings indoors during the outreach. A symptom screening will be conducted the morning of outreach.We are asking all volunteers to participate in pre-outreach training the week before you serve. Training will be available live and asynchronously. You must be at least 18 years old to volunteer. COMMITMENT & CANCELLATIONS Don’t Walk By is guest-centric and volunteer-driven. It only happens with your participation. Thank you! We depend on you and all other registered volunteers to show up on the day. Please treat this commitment as seriously as you do your paid work. We know unpredictable things happen in life, but as part of living out your desire to make Don't Walk By great, please let us know as soon as you know that you can no longer volunteer. Important: If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration or send us an email at [email protected] with your name and the position you signed up for. DONATIONS We will not accept any material donations (such as hygiene kits or clothing) on the day of the outreach.