PORT ANGELES — Volunteers are still sought for Clallam County’s seventh annual Project Homeless Connect, which is planned in March.
New volunteers must register by Monday, Feb. 22, and attend a training session at either 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, or 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at locations to be announced.
The event will offer goods and services for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
It will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the Vern Burton Community Center at 308 E. Fourth St. in Port Angeles.
“About 100 volunteers are needed on the day of the event,” said Bob Dunlap, who enrolls volunteers.
“Last year, volunteers from previous years filled most of the positions, but this year, we have openings for about 40 new volunteers.”
People can volunteer to work a shift or all day, with some starting at 7:30 a.m. and others helping set up the day before or coming to help close down at the end of the event.
Training is mandatory for first-time workers and optional for experienced Connect workers.
Homeless Connect is organized by Clallam County Homeless Outreach, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 to connect local people who are homeless or at risk with resources that can help them get to where they can take care of their own needs.
Resources range from free meals, clothing, haircuts and information to on-site assistance with housing, medical, dental, vision, legal, employment and social service needs.
To volunteer, email Dunlap at phc.event.volunteer@gmail.com.
For more information about Project Homeless Connect, see www.facebook.com/ClallamCountyPHC or email Mercy Luquetta-Cole at clallamcounty.homelessoutreach@gmail.com to schedule a PowerPoint presentation for a club, church or service organization.
Monetary donations can be mailed to CCHO, P.O. Box 804, Port Angeles, WA 98362.