What You Need to Know
The idea of staying with a complete stranger can be quite difficult, the questions and answers below will give you all the information you need to help you understand Nightstop is a safe place for you to stay. Just click on the question and the answer will appear.
What is Nightstop?
Nightstop is a model of work that has been successfully replicated throughout the United Kingdom for over 20 years. The model is the provision of emergency accommodation for 16 to 25 year old young people who are homeless in the homes of approved volunteers.
How will I get to the Nightstop?
There are a number of ways you can get to a volunteer's home. Either by using local buses, trains, taxi, or a volunteer driver or Nightstop worker will come and pick you up and take you there. This will be arranged for you.
What will happen when I arrive at the house?
When you arrive at the host's home you will be shown your room, offered a cup of tea or coffee and then you can chat to the hosts or spend some time in your room. In the evening you can go out, or you could stay in and watch TV. The idea is to make you feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
What will the volunteer hosts be like?
All local Nightstop volunteer hosts have been trained before they become volunteers. They will not ask you questions about your situation, but will be there to talk to you if you want to. They will tell you about any house rules, for example where you can and cannot go in the house. Most important of all, they are all very friendly and just want to help you.
Can I go out?
You can go out after you have arrived at the host's home. The hosts will discuss with you what time you will need to be back in.
Where will I sleep?
You will have your own bedroom that only you can use. You can go there at any time during your stay, if you need to be alone and you need your own space.
What will I eat?
The hosts will ask you what food you like, and do not like. They will provide you with an evening meal and breakfast the next morning.
What about my religious and cultural needs?
Local Nightstop hosts receive training to help them understand the needs of young people. If you discuss your needs with the Nightstop worker at the start or when you get to the host's home they will do their best to help with your request.
How long can I stay?
That depends on the local Nightstop service. You may be able to stay with the same hosts for 1 to 3 nights, if you need more nights accommodation, you may be able to stay with a different host. Your Nightstop worker will always make sure that you have accommodation to go to when you leave Nightstop.
What happens the next day?
After breakfast you will need to leave the host's home. The local Nightstop will let you know what you need to do next. They will always make sure that you have somewhere to go that evening and help you with your housing needs.
Where is the nearest Nightstop?
Click here to find the nearest Nightstop service to you.
