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Nightstop

Nightstop provides same-day emergency housing by placing a young person in the home of an approved and vetted Nightstop Host Volunteer who lives in the community.

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Nightstop Guests

We know that this can be a scary time, but Nightstop is here to help.

Nightstop provides same-day emergency housing by placing a young person in the home of an approved and vetted Nightstop Host Volunteer who lives in the community. Nightstop will provide you with a safe place to sleep, access to laundry and bathroom facilities, three meals (dinner, breakfast, and a packed lunch), as well as transportation support.

Download the Nightstop Guest Handbook

Apply as a Guest

Once you fill out the form, a Nightstop Team member will contact you to set up an intake meeting. It is important to note that the Nightstop Team completes intakes between the hours of 9 am-4 pm from Monday to Friday.

Should you require immediate housing outside of these hours, please contact 360°kids’ Connections Emergency Shelter at:
905-884-3070 then Press 3

1Guest Referral

2General Details

3Contact Information

4Additional Information

5References

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Contact Information
Youth's Phone Number:*
Youth's Email:*
Preferred Method of Contact*
- Phone
- Text Messages
- Email
How should we identify ourselves when communicating? (ex. 360kids, friend)?*
Who should we contact in the event of an emergency? (Optional)
What is the relationship to the youth? (Optional)

Background Information
This helps us understand a bit more about why the youth may need Nightstop, and helps us assess whether it is suitable for them or whether a different type of accommodation might be better able to meet their needs. It also helps to find them somewhere long- term too. We may share this with volunteers (on a need-to-know basis) if they are successfully placed, and with the Nightstop team.
Has the youth experienced homelessness before? (Ex. Staying in the streets, couch surfing and/or using a shelter)*
- Yes
- No
Approximately how many nights?*
Please describe*
At what age were they first out of stable accommodation?*
Where did the youth stay last night?*
Where is this place located? (City or main intersection)*
What type of accommodation was that?*
- Supported housing (Ex. Residential, Transitional)
- Emergency housing (Ex. Shelter)
- Family
- Friend
Did they feel safe there?*
- Yes
- No
Why did they need to leave?*
When did they need to leave?*
Which people or organizations are part of their support network?*

References
We will need to speak to at least one professional adult who knows the applicant and can answer questions on the risk assessment. This is essential for the Nightstop team to be able to assess whether or not a Nightstop placement in a volunteer’s home is suitable for them. If there are no other professional agencies working with the applicant, we could also speak to tutors/ teachers/ mentors/ faith leaders, or past employers, adult relatives or other adults who they have stayed with. By providing these references, you consent us to share/request your personal and medical information with the referees.
We will need to speak to at least two professional adults who have known the young person for a minimum of 6 months, and can answer questions on the risk assessment. This is essential for Nightstop to be able to assess the young person's suitability to stay in a volunteer's home. EX. Social services, Probation, Youth Services, Children's Aid Society Worker, Keyworkers from other charities. If there are no other professional agencies working with the young person we could also speak to tutors/teachers/mentors/vicars/pastors, or past employers, adult relatives or adults who the young person has stayed with. To make this process as fast as possible please provide contact details below, and make sure the young person signs the consent form at the back, so we are able to seek this information.
Reference 1
Name of Referee 1:*
Relationship to young person:*
Phone number:*
Email:*
Reference 2
Name of Referee 2:*
Relationship to young person:*
Phone number:*
Email:*
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Nightstop Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Nightstop Volunteer. Nightstop relies on our community of volunteers to provide their homes for a safe, warm place for youth in need to stay on any given night.

Nightstop Host Volunteers are responsible for providing a private bedroom, access to laundry and bathroom facilities, as well as three meals (dinner, breakfast, and a packed lunch). Nightstop Host Volunteers will be provided with extensive training to ensure they are prepared to host. Below, you will find the Nightstop Volunteer Application, as well as a comprehensive breakdown of the volunteer role.

If you don’t have a spare bedroom but are still interested in supporting the program, there are still many ways to get involved. Nightstop is always looking for volunteer drivers as well as in-kind donations.

Download the Host Volunteer Description

Download the Host-Volunteer-Virtual-Consent-Form

Download the Driver Volunteer Description

Nightstop Volunteer Form

If you have any questions pertaining to volunteering with Nightstop, please feel free to contact the Nightstop Team at:
647-225-9412 or nightstop@360kids.ca.

We would be more than happy to answer any questions you have prior to completing the form below. Once you complete the form below, a Nightstop Team member will contact you within 2 business days to discuss your application.

1Personal Details

2About You

3Your Home

4Reference

5Declaration

Your Personal Details
What role are you applying for?*
Are you located within York Region? (Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Whitchurch–Stouffville)*
- Yes
- No
Nightstop currently services York Region, if applying to become a Volunteer Host your home must be located within the borders of York Region.*
Since we operate within York Region, are you comfortable with traveling for this voluntary role?*
- Yes
- No
Name of primary applicant:*
Primary applicant's date of birth:*

Year
Month
Day
Previous names:
Name of secondary application (if applicable):
Previous names (if applicable):
Secondary applicant's date of birth (if applicable):

Day
Month
Year
Address:*
Postal Code:*
Contact Details
Primary Applicant Mobile #:*
Primary Applicant Email Address:*
Secondary Applicant Mobile #:
Secondary Applicant Email Address:
Preferred method of contact:

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About You
In your own words, please tell us why you are applying for this position and what you hope to gain from your time as a volunteer with Nightstop.*
Please give details of any relevant work, voluntary, training and/or life experiences that you have that might be relevant to this role. Please include any skills you think could assist a person with specific requirements ex. Sign language, caring for someone with a disability, any languages you speak.*
What skills and knowledge do you think an effective volunteer could bring to Nightstop and to the people who use the service?*
Do you have any needs that require our support to enable you to become a volunteer for Nightstop?*
If you became a Nightstop Host, how do you think you might spend your evening if you had a young person staying with you?*

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Your Home
Please tell us about who else lives in your house. Anyone over the age of 18 years will be required to provide us a police vulnerable sector check.
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Name Previous Names Relationship to you Date of Birth
Do you have any pets?*
If yes, please give details:
Do you have a private spare room with a bed that can be used by a young person?*
If NO, when do you anticipate that a room will be available?
Are you the owner of the property?*
If NO, have you made your landlord aware of your intentions to undertake the role of Nightstop host?

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References
Please provide the names and addresses of two references, at least one (but preferably both) of which should know you in a professional capacity - ex. Employers, volunteer manager, teacher, etc. These references will form part of the assessment process and we will contact them upon completions of your home visit. Please speak to a member of staff if you might struggle with this. For hosts making a joint application please provide details of references who know both parties.

Reference One
Name:*
Relationship to you:*
Telephone #:*
Email:*
Reference Two
Name:*
Relationship to you:*
Telephone #:*
Email:*

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Police Vulnerable Sector Check
360°kids is committed to the protection and safety of its clients, participants, employees and volunteers and responsible for recruiting individuals with the personal and professional qualifications essential to ensuring quality and accountable services. Therefore, a 'clear' Police Vulnerable Sector Check is part of the recruitment process for all employees and volunteers. Any costs associated with obtaining a PVSC (Police Vulnerable Sector Check) will be reimbursed by 360°kids' Nightstop program.
360°kids will only accept Police Vulnerable Sector Checks dated no later than six (6) months prior to the offer of employment.
The results of an unclear police check will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with the Human Resources representative and the appropriate Executive team member.
You must submit your Police Vulnerable Sector Check results prior to being accepted as a 360°kids volunteer.
Declaration
I confirm that the information I have provided on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I give 360°kids my consent to contact my two personal references. I also consent to 360°kids storing my personal application information in a secure means. I acknowledge that I am choosing to participate in Nightstop-related onboarding, programming and/or services and will be contacted via web and mobile communication platforms. I am providing consent to participate in Nightstop programming via the internet and using one or more of the following online applications: Apple FaceTime, Zoom. Nightstop programming and services communication may include but are not limited to: intake assessment, case management and survey data collection, interviews, onboarding, training, socials, supervisions, and general communication.
1. Print name:*
Date:*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Signature/Initials:*
2. Print name:
Date:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Signature/Initials:
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Connections and Emergency Housing

Connections is the first emergency housing facility in the southern part of York Region for homeless youth.

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HOPE Program

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Supportive Transitional Apartments for Youth (STAY)

This program will build on the skills youth currently have and assist them in becoming successful as they continue on with their life’s journey.

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Youth Residential Homes

Our youth residential program is a voluntary program that offers a combination of housing and support for youth, primarily 16-19 years of age, who are facing a housing crisis.

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Transitions

This program sources affordable market rent, community based units across York Region which are licensed out to youth participants.

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Youth Housing and Support Workers

This service is designed to assist clients in transitioning from one location to another, conducting housing searches, negotiating with landlords and more…

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Housing

Nightstop

Nightstop Guests

Apply as a Guest

General Details

Contact Information

Background Information

Your Support Needs

About the Youth

References

Reference 1

Reference 2

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Nightstop Volunteer

Nightstop Volunteer Form

Your Personal Details

Contact Details

About You

Your Home

References

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Declaration

Connections and Emergency Housing

HOPE Program

Supportive Transitional Apartments for Youth (STAY)

Youth Residential Homes

Transitions

Youth Housing and Support Workers

Name	Previous Names	Relationship to you	Date of Birth