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The Day of the Count: An Overview Jesse Donaldson, COH National PiT Count Coordinator

Count Logistics Guiding Principles Role of the PiT Count Coordinator Role of the HQ Volunteers Role of the PiT Count Partners Examples: Headquarters Setup, the Volunteer Experience, Shelter Setup

Guiding Principles A “Perfect” PiT Count is: Safe Respectful Effective Engaging A Team Effort!

Role of the PiT Count Coordinator Do Don’t Assign HQ Volunteers clear roles and responsibilities, prior to the count Keep an oversight of the PiT Count through open and frequent communication; keep track of progress. Become overly involved in administrative tasks such as calling Teams, registering Volunteers or collecting surveys Delegate issues of safety to HQ Volunteers

Headquarters Volunteers Roles: Greeters/Navigators Registration Desk Command Centre Volunteers Survey Form/Supplies Volunteers Unassigned

Assistant PiT Count Coordinator(s) HQ Volunteers/Staff Team Leaders Street Volunteers Shelter Volunteers Unassigned PiT Count Chair Police Outreach Teams Guest Speakers/ Trainers (Optional)

HQ Setup Infographic

Volunteer Experience Infographic

Shelter Setup Infographic