Needs From: United Way Volunteer Connect

Volunteer: Project Homeless Connect 2026 Navigators

We're looking for volunteer navigators for this year's Project Homeless Connect on Friday, January 23, 2026!!

Navigators are advocates for homeless clients who participate in Project Homeless Connect. At Project Homeless Connect several hundred people who are identified as "homeless" will come to receive services such as legal assistance; employment resources; state identification cards; housing assistance; food stamp application; veteran resources; health assessments and education; mental health services; beauty and barber services; voter registration; distribution of hygiene items, clothing, coats, shoes, socks; and much more! Navigators act as "tour guides" and "advocates" through the many service areas.

This role is really important and can be very rewarding as you develop a partnership with your client. Navigators can make (or sadly, break) the event for an individual due to the treatment, care, and efficiency afforded by the relationship that is formed. It is important to treat all clients with dignity and respect.

To volunteer you must complete the following:

"RESPOND" to this need and review and sign the waiver and training packet that will be available electronically after you click the "RESPOND" button. As you read and/or sign each page of the waiver and training packet, be sure to click the blue "SUBMIT PAGE AND PROCEED" button in the bottom left corner to save your edits/progress and proceed to the subsequent page.

The Training Packet will give you an overview of the project and also help you understand things you might encounter during the event so that you'll feel more comfortable in your role. HIPAA training is required prior to the event due to the laws surrounding privacy and healthcare.

After you've electronically signed and submitted the waiver and training packet, click the blue "RESPOND" button for this need a second time to select the shift of your choice and to complete your registration. (NOTE: In Alabama, if you are under 18, a parent must sign the waiver and release forms.)

Bring your Student ID/Driver's License with you to the event, and wear a red shirt of your choice to be distinguished from other volunteers.

Please contact the USA Office of Community Engagement at communityengagement@southalabama.edu or 251-460-6116 if you have any questions or need assistance with the waiver and training packet.

Agency: USA Health & Wellness Services (VC)

We're looking for volunteer navigators for this year's Project Homeless Connect on Friday, January 23, 2026!!

Navigators are advocates for homeless clients who participate in Project Homeless Connect. At Project Homeless Connect several hundred people who are identified as "homeless" will come to receive services such as legal assistance; employment resources; state identification cards; housing assistance; food stamp application; veteran resources; health assessments and education; mental health services; beauty and barber services; voter registration; distribution of hygiene items, clothing, coats, shoes, socks; and much more! Navigators act as "tour guides" and "advocates" through the many service areas.

This role is really important and can be very rewarding as you develop a partnership with your client. Navigators can make (or sadly, break) the event for an individual due to the treatment, care, and efficiency afforded by the relationship that is formed. It is important to treat all clients with dignity and respect.

To volunteer you must complete the following:

"RESPOND" to this need and review and sign the waiver and training packet that will be available electronically after you click the "RESPOND" button. As you read and/or sign each page of the waiver and training packet, be sure to click the blue "SUBMIT PAGE AND PROCEED" button in the bottom left corner to save your edits/progress and proceed to the subsequent page.

The Training Packet will give you an overview of the project and also help you understand things you might encounter during the event so that you'll feel more comfortable in your role. HIPAA training is required prior to the event due to the laws surrounding privacy and healthcare.

After you've electronically signed and submitted the waiver and training packet, click the blue "RESPOND" button for this need a second time to select the shift of your choice and to complete your registration. (NOTE: In Alabama, if you are under 18, a parent must sign the waiver and release forms.)

Bring your Student ID/Driver's License with you to the event, and wear a red shirt of your choice to be distinguished from other volunteers.

Please contact the USA Office of Community Engagement at communityengagement@southalabama.edu or 251-460-6116 if you have any questions or need assistance with the waiver and training packet.

Agency: USA Health & Wellness Services (VC)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 36608

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Registration Volunteers for Project Homeless Connect 2026

Volunteers are needed to help with registration for Navigator and Health Assessment volunteers at this year's Project Homeless Connect, which provides a variety of services for homeless individuals and families in our community.

There are multiple shifts available for this event with start times at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

The day of the event, we'll meet at The Grounds (1035 Cody Rd. N., Mobile).

IMPORTANT:  All activity participants are required to sign two waivers, which will be available electronically when you "RESPOND" to this need. As you read and/or sign each page of the waiver packet, be sure to click the blue "SUBMIT PAGE AND PROCEED" button in the bottom left corner to save your edits and proceed to the subsequent page.

After you've electronically signed the waiver, click the blue RESPOND button for this Need a second time to complete your registration.  Navigators/volunteers are wearing RED shirts; most Health Clinic volunteers are wearing scrubs or lab coats. For registration, we'd suggest comfortable and warm clothes, given that it's January and the building can be a bit drafty. Due to COVID-19, all volunteers, staff, faculty, and clients are encouraged to wear a face mask at all times while indoors. N95 or KN95 masks are best if you’re not vaccinated.

Lunch will be available between 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Agency: USA Health & Wellness Services (VC)

Volunteers are needed to help with registration for Navigator and Health Assessment volunteers at this year's Project Homeless Connect, which provides a variety of services for homeless individuals and families in our community.

There are multiple shifts available for this event with start times at 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

The day of the event, we'll meet at The Grounds (1035 Cody Rd. N., Mobile).

IMPORTANT:  All activity participants are required to sign two waivers, which will be available electronically when you "RESPOND" to this need. As you read and/or sign each page of the waiver packet, be sure to click the blue "SUBMIT PAGE AND PROCEED" button in the bottom left corner to save your edits and proceed to the subsequent page.

After you've electronically signed the waiver, click the blue RESPOND button for this Need a second time to complete your registration.  Navigators/volunteers are wearing RED shirts; most Health Clinic volunteers are wearing scrubs or lab coats. For registration, we'd suggest comfortable and warm clothes, given that it's January and the building can be a bit drafty. Due to COVID-19, all volunteers, staff, faculty, and clients are encouraged to wear a face mask at all times while indoors. N95 or KN95 masks are best if you’re not vaccinated.

Lunch will be available between 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Agency: USA Health & Wellness Services (VC)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 36688

Allow Groups: No