The Lex End Homelessness Continuum of Care is seeking teams of volunteers to take part in LexCount, the annual count of the number of individuals in Lexington identified as being without shelter.
The 2026 LexCount, originally scheduled for January 28, was rescheduled due to winter weather.
Volunteers will visit outdoor locations, conduct a count of the number of individuals and households identified to be without shelter. They will also complete surveys with those identified, facilitate access to emergency shelters, and distribute care packages.
Teams will consist of no more than four people. LexCount volunteers should identify their own team members and captains before registering.
Each team is responsible for providing its own transportation, and at least one driver must be identified for each team; there must be a vehicle available for the team’s use on the evening of the count.
To the greatest extent possible, the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention will connect each community volunteer team to a team of experienced providers. Teams can request to be joined by a Lexington Police Department officer in the field.
The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention will try to facilitate these requests, based on the availability of officers. There is no guarantee that each team will have a police officer assigned to them. Officers will not be in vehicles with teams.
Information about training, check-in, and check-out procedures will be sent to team captains upon completion of registration. Volunteers should anticipate completing a 45-minute on-demand training webinar. Training is mandatory and must be completed before the count.
Volunteer registration can be found at https://forms.gle/7ZovKXgujsnthvWT9 .
LexCount will take place from 10 – 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25.
