Quick Tips for Everyday Outreach
Simple, practical guidance to help you feel prepared, confident, and compassionate during every outreach moment.
Going in Groups
Going in a group helps you cover more territory, pass out more care bags, share more wellness tips, and make an impact on more people. Partnering with friends, family, or colleagues is a great way to get started. When performing street outreach, we recommend following a buddy system…
Safety in Numbers
When you are performing street outreach to help people experiencing homelessness, it is essential to take steps to ensure your safety as well as that of those who join you.
Avoid carrying a lot of money
It’s unlikely that you’ll run into problems while volunteering, but, to be safe, your physical safety should always be on your mind. The first thing you can do to ensure your physical safety is to avoid carrying a lot of money…
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
We all know that it’s a good idea to be aware of what’s happening around us when we are outside. It could be passing cars, people that are walking around you, an obstruction on the sidewalk, or construction…
Asking for Directions
When you’re performing outreach activities, you may find, at some point, that you’ve lost your bearings. In this scenario, don’t hesitate to ask someone for directions. You may have been conditioned to never ask for directions when you’re in an unfamiliar place…
