The Above Named Persons Have Applied to Become a Volunteer Host for Nightstop

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Dear

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D.0.B:

The above named persons have applied to become a volunteer host for Nightstop.

Nightstop provides safe, short term emergency accommodation for people that are homeless, aged 16 upwards. They are placed with volunteer hosts on a night by night basis, while experienced service staff ensure that they are addressing their longer term housing needs and will help them to access specialist services if necessary.

For reference only the role of a Nightstop host is as follows:

·  To provide clean, safe, basic overnight accommodation

·  To provide breakfast and an evening meal for the person using the accommodation

·  To communicate with people on a one to one, non judgemental basis

·  To liaise with the Nightstop project team regarding availability and to provide regular feedback after every placement

·  To attend periodic reviews and meetings with Nightstop project staff

·  To attend an initial training programme prior to undertaking the role

·  To attend periodic training during the course of the role

The role of volunteer host can be challenging, demanding and stressful. I would be grateful if you could provide a short statement regarding the applicant’s ability to carry out this role. In particular please consider any history of anxiety, depression, stress-related conditions or serious physical illness.

Finally, in accordance with our policy, this letter may be shown to prospective hosts. If, for any reason, you do not wish all or part of this reference to be shown to the applicant, could you please let us know.

We appreciate that this request will take up a portion of your time, however, as a registered charity any financial saving is significant to us and we would be grateful if you would take this into consideration if you normally charge for providing such information.

Yours sincerely,

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Depaul UK

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