The NYIC is hosting a family preparedness pre-screening event on Tuesday, August 5th in Albany! Community members will be pre-screened for an upcoming family preparedness clinic and receive a Know Your Rights training and resources. The goal is to provide families with the legal knowledge and documentation needed in case of an emergency family separation by ICE. We are still seeking volunteers for this event and we would love your support to ensure our community members receive a well-run event!
Family Preparedness Pre-Screening Event, 8/5
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, August 5th from 3pm - 8pm
LOCATION
12208 - Address will be shared in the confirmation email (12207 for canvassing pick-up)
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS
- 7/31, 9am (ahead of the event): Canvassing - Volunteers will pick up flyers from our Albany office and distribute to identified community organizations/hubs
- Flyer pick-up is at 9 am, but you can spend as much time as you like distributing them on this day or the following day.
- Feel free to bring a friend!
Logistics
- 1pm - 3pm : Set Up - Volunteers will set up the event with materials, tables, and chairs. (May be lifting up to 50 lbs.)
- 3pm - 6:30pm : Registration - Volunteers will register event attendees as they arrive (Spanish speakers preferred)
- 3pm - 7:30pm: Intake - Volunteers will perform a pre-screening for an upcoming family preparedness clinic using a digital form. (Spanish and/or Haitian Creole speakers required)
- 4pm - 4:45pm: Catering Pick up - Volunteer will drive to restaurant and pick up catering order, then bring it to the event space. (Car required)
- 5:15pm - 6:15pm: Meal Distribution - Volunteers will set up and distribute food to event participants.
- 6:15pm - 8pm: Resource Distribution - Volunteers will distribute resources to event participants.
- 7:30pm - 9pm: Breakdown - Volunteers will support with breakdown of the event (putting tables, chairs, materials, etc. away).
- Intake volunteers must attend a virtual training prior to the event from 6-8 pm on Monday, August 4th. The link will be included in your confirmation email. If you cannot attend in real time, the training will be recorded for you to view ahead of your shift.
- Other roles will receive on-site training on the day of the event.
NOTES
- Drinks and meals will be provided to volunteers during the event.
- Dress code is business casual but comfortable to move around in.
- If you cannot attend the entirety of a shift, please indicate your availability on the form.
Submitting this form does not guarantee you a spot on the volunteer team for the event. After submitting the form, you will receive a response within 3-4 business days regarding next steps. If you have any questions about this volunteer role, please contact NYIC Volunteers at volunteer@nyic.org.
