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…
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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.
Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:
- Pre-screening people to ensure they have an appointment before allowing them to enter the test site
- Checking registered people in for their appointment and giving them a test kit
- Guiding people through the self-administered test
- Performing inventory, and other organizational tasks around site.
- Volunteers work under the constant supervision of LAFD representative and follow strict safety protocols to assure the wellness of our team
- Volunteers do not actually perform the test, the tests are self-administered in a drive-through format
- Volunteers are provided the appropriate gear in accordance with LAFD standards to assure our safety
Volunteer Requirements:
- Be 18 or over
- We STRONGLY suggest they have their own transportation and are willing & able to transport themselves to whatever site is in need of support
- Be willing to sign & send release forms & give consent for a background check prior to training. (Background check will require a valid SSN)
- Can commit to any period of time, 1 day or longer
We highly recommend that all Volunteers:
- Are in good overall health
- Have NO known exposure to COVID-19 & are willing to be tested if necessary
- Be able to lift 20 lbs.
- Be able to stand up to four hours a day
- Be able to work while wearing protective gear in warm weather
We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that our Volunteers are not at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 as defined by the CDC.
The CDC defines those at high-risk as:
- Individuals age 65 and over
- Individuals living in a nursing home or long-term care facility
- Individuals of all ages with underlying medical conditions, including those with:
• Chronic Lung Disease
• Moderate to Severe Asthma
• Serious Heart Conditions
• Immunocompromised issues
• Severe Obesity (body mass index 40 or higher)
• Diabetes
• Chronic Kidney Disease or undergoing dialysis
• Liver Disease
COVID-19 Precautions:
- 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
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