How Nightstop Works:
Nightstop prevents homelessness through community hosting. It helps people who are in immediate housing crisis by providing safe accommodation in the homes of trained and vetted volunteers called ‘Host Volunteers’.
The typical Nightstop model involves guests being hosted on a night-by-night basis. However, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we are currently asking hosts to provide longer stays to guests where possible. This has been put in place temporarily to reduce the need for Nightstop guests to travel between households, and therefore support social distancing as far as possible. Whilst the guest is staying with the host longer term appropriate accommodation is sought.
Role Description
- To provide guests with a clean, safe and private room.
- To provide guests with an evening meal, breakfast and packed lunch.
- To provide guests with a shower or bath and the opportunity to wash their clothes.
- To liaise with Nightstop Worker(s) regarding availability and to provide regular feedback after each placement.
- To complete initial training program prior to undertaking the role and to participate in periodic training during the course of the role.
- To adhere to the terms of 360°kids policies and its Code of Conduct.
- To contribute positively to the continuous development of the project/ team.
- To observe clear professional boundaries with Nightstop guests.
- To observe appropriate social distancing and hygiene practices to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
Benefits to the Volunteer:
- Contribute to a service that makes a difference in people’s lives.
- Personal & professional development through training, support and ongoing evaluation.
- Appreciation events to recognize the important contribution that volunteers make.
- All out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.