COVID-19 Testing Volunteer

Description

<div>As our COVID-19 response effort continues, we are looking for more volunteers to support our Los Angeles testing sites. If you are a member of the Los Angeles community, or know someone who is, and are interested in joining forces with CORE to make a first-hand impact in slowing the spread of COVID-19. At CORE safety is our priority and 1 day a week commitment (or more!) is welcomed. Now is the time we need community more than ever. Together, we will overcome this.</div>
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<div><b>Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities: </b></div>
<div>- Pre-screening people to ensure they have an appointment before allowing them to enter the test site</div>
<div>- Checking registered people in for their appointment and giving them a test kit</div>
<div>- Guiding people through the self-administered test</div>
<div>- Performing inventory, and other organizational tasks around site.</div>
<div>- Volunteers work under the constant supervision of LAFD representative and follow strict safety protocols to assure the wellness of our team</div>
<div>- Volunteers do not actually perform the test, the tests are self-administered in a drive-through format</div>
<div>- Volunteers are provided the appropriate gear in accordance with LAFD standards to assure our safety</div>
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<div><b>Volunteer Requirements:</b></div>
<div>- Be 18 or over</div>
<div>- We STRONGLY suggest they have their own transportation and are willing & able to transport themselves to whatever site is in need of support</div>
<div>- Be willing to sign & send release forms & give consent for a background check prior to training.  (Background check will require a valid SSN)</div>
<div>- Can commit to any period of time, 1 day or longer</div>
<div>We highly recommend that all Volunteers:</div>
<div>- Are in good overall health</div>
<div>- Have NO known exposure to COVID-19 & are willing to be tested if necessary</div>
<div>- Be able to lift 20 lbs.</div>
<div>- Be able to stand up to four hours a day</div>
<div>- Be able to work while wearing protective gear in warm weather</div>
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<div>We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that our Volunteers are not at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 as defined by the CDC.</div>
<div>The CDC defines those at high-risk as:</div>
<div>- Individuals age 65 and over</div>
<div>- Individuals living in a nursing home or long-term care facility</div>
<div>- Individuals of all ages with underlying medical conditions, including those with:</div>
<div>• Chronic Lung Disease</div>
<div>• Moderate to Severe Asthma</div>
<div>• Serious Heart Conditions</div>
<div>• Immunocompromised issues</div>
<div>• Severe Obesity (body mass index 40 or higher)</div>
<div>• Diabetes</div>
<div>• Chronic Kidney Disease or undergoing dialysis</div>
<div>• Liver Disease</div>
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<div><b>COVID-19 Precautions:</b></div>
<div>- Volunteers are directed to wear long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, closed-toed shoes (no slippers, etc.) and are provided with safety protective gear to wear while onsite</div>

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