Programs

Through at minimum December 31, 2020, Classroom Central will conduct its service to educators primarily through online ordering and curbside pickup. Volunteer roles include packing orders and managing the drive-through contactless pick-up process. In addition, volunteers will be sorting and counting school supplies and other tasks as need arrives.

Volunteer Safety Requirements

For your safety and to align with current NC guidelines, no more than thirteen (13) volunteers will be able to work inside of the building at any given time. Before arriving for a shift, volunteers must self-screen for temperature and other symptoms related to COVID-19. If at any time a volunteer is experiencing symptoms—even if thought to be due to something unrelated to COVID-19 such as allergies or the common cold—they must postpone their volunteer shift until 14 days after symptoms have passed. Symptoms include but may not be limited to temperature over 100.4 degrees, cough, shortness of breath and loss of taste and smell. If a volunteer has traveled to a known COVID-19 hotspot, they will be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days before working at Classroom Central. If a volunteer begins to experience symptoms during their shift, they will be asked to leave immediately and not return until 14 days after symptoms have passed or until cleared by a health care professional. Any volunteer that is thought to have been exposed to someone who has symptoms (but unknown if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive) and/or who has been tested positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed to volunteer onsite for 14 days after the exposure. Any volunteer who themselves tests positive for COVID-19, whether or not symptomatic, must contact the Volunteer Coordinator who will coordinate accordingly with the Executive Director. Under no circumstances should a volunteer who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of their shift enter the Classroom Central building. The guidance from the CDC and other government agencies is constantly updating. Classroom Central will continue to monitor that guidance and update our plans and processes as necessary.

While at Classroom Central, all volunteers must wear masks and adhere to social distancing. If packing supply orders for teachers and/or students, volunteers must wear gloves. Masks and gloves will be provided for all volunteers that arrive without them. Prior to beginning your shift,

you must complete and sign an acknowledgement waiver. Those refusing to adhere to the safety protocols and/or sign the waiver will not be allowed to participate.

Volunteers that are commuting to Classroom Central by way of public transportation or ride share services must avoid traveling on overcrowded vehicles, wear face masks and maintain safe distances from other passengers and use hand sanitizer before entering the facility.

Upon arrival, volunteers must check in with either the Volunteer Coordinator or Program Coordinator-Free Store who will sign you into Volunteer Hub. Volunteers are discouraged from bringing personal belongings such as coats and bags into the building. For those needing to bring personal items inside, lockers will be provided. Volunteers wanting to secure items, must bring their own locks. Prior to the start of the volunteer shift, an orientation will be provided and includes information on one-way traffic patterns, appropriate use of masks and gloves, social distancing, protocols for handwashing, sanitation and use of shared spaces such as break room and restrooms along with directions on their assigned volunteer tasks. Before leaving, each volunteer must check out with the Volunteer Coordinator or Program Coordinator-Free Store and dispose of masks and gloves in the appropriate waste bin.

Safety Protocols

All individuals must adhere to the following safety protocols while at Classroom Central—NO EXCEPTIONS:

• Those who are sick and/or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or are caring for a household member that is sick and/or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter the facility.
• Wear masks at all times. If an individual does not have a mask, one will be provided for them. Disposable masks must be placed in a lined trash receptacle when discarded.
• Regularly wash hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds and frequently use hand sanitizer throughout your shift or visit. Classroom Central is equipped with soap, paper towels and hand sanitizer.
• Maintain at least six feet of distance from others throughout the building at all times. No physical contact such as handshakes, hugs or closed door meetings is allowed.

• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces you have come into contact with such as workstations, keyboards, telephones, light switches, and doorknobs. Areas such as kitchen and restrooms must be cleaned by individuals after each use. • Avoid using other individuals’ phones and work tools and equipment.
• Avoid congregating in breakrooms and restrooms.
• Office coffee and served food will not be provided.
• Please do not bring food items into the facility to share with others.

As a reminder to everyone, safety protocol signage is posted at all entrances as well as throughout the building.