PWA CoC - 2025 PIT Count - Volunteer Registration

Introduction

The Prince William Area Continuum of Care (PWA CoC) is actively seeking volunteers to assist with an annual community outreach event known as the Point in Time (PIT) Count.

Registration will close on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 at 11:30PM

What is the 2025 PIT Count?

The PIT Count is a vital initiative that aims to provide insights into homelessness in our area, raise public awareness about the experiences of those who are homeless, and connect our most vulnerable neighbors with essential services. The PIT Count is completed by conducting surveys with persons actively experiencing unsheltered homelessness throughout the county as well as the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

We need your help completing these surveys with persons actively experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness are those sleeping in places not meant for human habitation such as vehicles, abandoned buildings, or anywhere outside. All volunteers will receive training & will be provided supplies and equipment to ensure a safe and successful count. Volunteers will also be paired with a Team Lead who is someone with prior outreach experience.

When is the 2025 PIT Count?

The 2025 PIT Count will begin on Wednesday, January 22nd, at 10PM, & end on Thursday, January 23rd by 4AM.

The back-up dates for inclement weather are Thursday, January 23rd, into Friday, January 24th at the same time.

W hat are the volunteer requirements & responsibilities?

PIT Count volunteers must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be comfortable being outside at night and in harsh weather conditions
• Be comfortable with technology
• Be available for the entire count
• Attend the required training

PIT Count volunteers are responsible for:

• Adhering to all safety & health regulations reviewed during training
• Immediately reporting emergencies/safety concerns to their Team Lead
• Submitting complete & accurate surveys to the best of their ability
• Providing & managing incentives for survey participants
• Maintaining confidentiality of survey data

When is volunteer training?

Volunteer training will be held virtually on the following dates:

• Wednesday, 1/15/2025, from 6PM - 9PM
• Saturday, 1/18/2025, from 10AM - 1PM

Other Information:

• All sessions will be virtual
• Volunteers only need to attend one session
• A separate registration for training will be released in early January

Host or Publisher Prince William Area Continuum of Care