[nabs-l] Seeking input on handling my first community outreach event

[Carly Mihalakis]

Hi, Anjelina,

         I would make friends with whomever is filling the role of 
client so, theoretically, they believe in what you're doing and, 
perhaps like you as a person,  to boot. Personally, I can't see how 
that couldn't surve anything but to help both parties feel at ease. 
having their own assistance in actualizing both party's success. 
Like, you can ask client to help fill out the forms or help you 
navigate the fair. Win him over such that he believes in helping out. 
That's what I would do. 12:41 PM 9/3/2013, Anjelina Cruz wrote:
>Good afternoon fellow NABSters,
>I hope your semesters are kicking off to a productive start. For
>anyone who has experiences with large gatherings and community events,
>I need a boost of confidents or an honest observations of challenges
>you may have faced in large settings.
>I'm in my last semester toward a bachelors of social Work degree which
>requires completing an internship. In a few weeks I'll be one of many
>ambassadors at a community event for homeless people. Homeless Project
>Connect brings together as many services possible for a person who is
>homeless with the end goal of finding them the help they may need.
>The event will be held in a large complex on two floors with booths
>and tables. As an ambassador we are asked to write down information
>about the person in a designated folder as they go throughout the
>process of obtaining the specific services they need. For instance, if
>they need a birth certificate, I will be responsible for walking with
>them to the Vital Statistics table as well as helping them fill out
>the information form at Vital Stats.
>
>As long as I could have the forms sent to me in an electronic form,
>I've considered using my laptop, however my battery does not hold a
>charge very well. How would you handle this type of situation?  I
>don't mind asking questions to find specific tables, but what if my
>client walks away from me and I can't find him or her?
>Since everyone will be writing notes on each person they assist,
>information they requested, observations about the person, or
>questions the person may have so the coordinator can follow up with
>each client, how could I effectively complete this task?
>
>Thank you all for your input and advice.
>Best wishes for fall 2013!
>--
>Anjelina
>
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