Currently, we have a need for volunteers to respond to the impacts an d community implications of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Note that Uni ted Way of Miami-Dade continues to closely monitor and evaluate the situati on to ensure we are taking necessary measures to protect the health and wel lbeing of our volunteers. We will update you regarding the status of this v olunteer opportunity should anything change.
Centro Campesino is a Commun ity Development Corporation that strengthens families in Central and South Florida. We do this by providing opportunities to access affordable housing , hmeownership support, economic advancement, and educational and leadershi p development. To date, we have provided job training and placement to more than 1,000 youth and farmworker adults in non-agricultural jobs, and guide d over 3,000 families through the homeownership process.
We are starting our COVID-19 Outreach Education program and need volunteer support in shar ing information on COVID-19. There are two types of shifts available:
1. ) Volunteers are needed to pack bags with COVID-19 information and Personal Protection Equipment for families in the community. Items include flyers, testing site information, list of community resources, and masks.
2.) V olunteers are needed to go door-to-door distributing packages with informat ion on COVID-19 and educating community members on the resources available to navigate the current pandemic. Volunteers will be practicing social dist ancing as they will be talking to community members at minimum six feet dis tanced apart. Staff members will be readily available for support and a bri ef training will be provided.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEER ING, PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE SHIFT THAT YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT AND A STAFF M EMBER WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH YOU SHORTLY. EXACT TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERM INED.
Opportunity Type: Individual and Team
Length of Type:
Calendar
Minimum age required: 18
Required: Volunteers must be able t
o stand for long periods of time and wear a face mask.
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