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Module 3 – Planning for Success

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

3. 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

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

5. Role of the PiT Count CoordinatorDo
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

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

7. 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)

8. HQ Setup Infographic

9. Volunteer Experience Infographic

10. Shelter Setup Infographic