As Covid-19 continues to spread in Whatcom County, Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) is looking for more volunteers to help with testing sites and food bank support. Since March, WUC has developed an isolation and quarantine facility, began supporting food banks and created mobile testing services. According to a WUC press release, “volunteers have been vital in the work to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.”
During phase 1 of Washington’s Safe Start plan, WUC relied on volunteers, along with city and county staff on loan from their employers. Since the beginning of phase 2, many of those borrowed workers have returned to their regular jobs, creating an increased need for volunteers. WUC Incident Commander Scott McCreery said a community-wide effort is required to minimize the impacts of Covid-19.
“WUC volunteers act as force-multipliers, increasing the capability and effectiveness of our public health and social service partner agencies,” McCreery said in the press release.
WUC is currently recruiting volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks including help with testing registration, food bank distribution, licensed medical support and other needs as they develop. Volunteers should be able to commit to working several hours each week for several weeks or months, and will have the option of trying out different positions.
They will receive background checks, training and be provided with personal protective equipment. Volunteers must adhere to proper mask protocol and social distancing for the protection of others.
“If ever there was a time for neighbors to help one another, that time is now,” McCreery said.
For a full list of volunteer opportunities visit whatcomcovid.com.
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