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Volunteer Safely
Volunteers can safely help their communities by following this guide developed in accordance with the California Department of Public Health’s safety guidelines while volunteering.
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Do not volunteer if you have experienced symptoms related to COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath. Avoid taking risks to keep us all safe.
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Wear a mask or face covering when outside of your home, with limited exceptions.
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Practice cleanliness and disinfect volunteer area’s surfaces regularly. Wash your hands before, during, and after volunteering. You can use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available.
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Maintain physical distance of at least 6 ft. between you and others.
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Cover your cough and sneezes with a tissue. If tissues are not available cough and sneeze into your elbow. Avoid touching your face during the volunteer project.
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Inform yourself of safety precautions and procedures before arriving to your volunteer opportunity. Most importantly, remember to follow the California Department of Public Health’s guidelines. Visit www.cdph.ca.gov/COVID19 for more information.