COVID Guidelines

COVID-19 Guidelines for Neighbors Network Volunteers and Members (June, 2020)

Neighbors Network Guidelines were developed using the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)  and Orange County Health Department recommendations.  It is our ultimate goal that all of our Members and Volunteers remain safe and well during this time. 

1. Information has been shared with Members and Volunteers stressing frequent, careful handwashing, the importance of social distancing, sanitizing practices and wearing face masks.  
2. Volunteer services are currently limited to ESSENTIAL SERVICES. These include: picking up groceries or pharmacy items and delivering them to Members and the pre-planned transportation of Members who are not sick to and from essential medical or dental appointments or procedures. 
3. RIDE SERVICE PROCEDURES: 
   1. Rides requests are pre-planned and necessary. 
   2. The Volunteer calls the Member for assurance that neither the Member or the Volunteer is exhibiting any symptoms of illness.  
   3. The Member sits in the opposite side of the back seat, which has been sanitized.
   4. The Volunteer (unless it is physically necessary) does not accompany the Member into the doctor’s waiting room or store.
   5. By pre-arrangement, the Member calls or texts the Volunteer when ready to leave for home.  
4. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:  
   1. All in-person, indoor social activities have been put on hold. 
   2. Occasional outdoor activities may be planned as conditions allow for a group of 10 or fewer Members, with social distancing and wearing masks. (Examples: Walk in the Park, Lake Lily bring-your-own picnic). 
   3. Those activities that can be provided using ZOOM technology have been adapted and will continue to be encouraged (Book Club, Lunch-In, Happy Hour, etc…)
   4. Individual museum visits and local outings may be arranged by appointment as such events become available, keeping social distancing and mask-wearing.
   5. Local live theatre productions have been closed until January at the earliest. 
5. Any concerns about these Guidelines should be communicated to Volunteer Coordinator Dee at 407-916-9675. 

Appendix C to the Volunteer Handbook 2020