FAQs

1. Will we be serving outside? What should I wear?

Yes, our outreaches take place on the streets of NYC and NJ. Therefore, please wear clothing
appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes to stand or walk in for 2 4 hours. Also, it is
important to dress modestly. DO NOT wear open-toed shoes, short shorts, bare midriffs, tight
clothing, tank tops, clothing with vulgar or explicit messages, clothes advertising drugs/alcohol or
wear expensive clothes or jewelry.

2. The weather reports say there will be inclement weather. Will you cancel the
outreach?
Unless the bridges and tunnels are closed and there is no way for us to get to the outreach, we never
cancel. If this unlikely event happens we will notify you as soon as possible. If you are worried about
your safety and need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible.

3. Is there a place I can store my personal belongings?

We are not responsible for volunteers' belongings. If you are serving at one of our bus outreaches, we
can store personal items in the van or bus, but it will not be locked. If you are meeting us at The Relief
Base in Elizabeth, NJ you may also store items there. Where possible, please minimize the amount of
personal belongings you carry with you.

4. Where can I park?

Around our base in Elizabeth, NJ there is street parking available. If you meet us at the outreach
location there may or may not be space to park near the bus. In all cases, please be sure you are
obeying all posted signs concerning parking rules. We are not responsible for any parking tickets you
may receive or any damage to your vehicle.

5. Can I eat at the outreach or bring my own food?

You are welcome to enjoy the soup, bread and drinks at an outreach. In fact, it is a great way to make a
connection with one of our guests by sharing a meal with them. You may bring snacks for the bus ride,
but we ask that you not bring in outside food during an outreach unless you have a medical reason to
do so. If that is the case, please notify us ahead of time.

6. Is there an age limit to serve?

We do not have a specific age limit for individuals serving at an outreach. However, while street
ministry is extremely rewarding, there are many challenges that require a level of maturity and
responsibility. Our friends on the street are struggling with various issues (including addiction,
mental illness, etc.) that may lead them to be agitated, unfriendly, use vulgar language, etc. It is at the
discretion of the childs parent/guardian if they feel their child should serve. All children under the
age of 18 must fill out our Volunteer Application and have their parent/guardian sign the form. Any
child under the age of 16 must serve with an adult (1 adult per child). Any child age 16 or 17 may
serve without an adult present.

Youth Groups: Due to the demands of an outreach we only accept groups of HS age or older students.
For a HS group (8-10 people) we require a minimum of 2 adult leaders to attend. Students must still
follow the instructions concerning the Volunteer Application outlined in question 4.