Shelburne County Community Health Board

Please share widely and help us spread the word. Volunteers are needed for Covid-19 Rapid Test Pop-Ups. No medical background is required as training for each... position as well as proper use of PPE is provided. Shifts are generally 4 hours long. Volunteer positions include: Greeter/screener (1 - 2 people) - This person meets individuals at the door, ensures that they meet the testing criteria and DO NOT have CoVID-19 symptoms, and make sure they are here for a Covid test. Reception (2-3 people) These people register individuals using a computer, and ask the individual to TEXT their name to a phone number. Sometimes required to assist people with texting if they don’t know how to do that. Traffic Flow managers (1) this person directs individuals where to stand while they are waiting to get tested. They make sure there are not too many people inside at once. Swabbers (3-4) these people take the swab from each individual. They are trained on what to say, and how to take the swab. They are provided with appropriate training on use of PPE, and all PPE is provided. Testers (2-3) - these people process the swab, put the sample into the test cassette, and wait for the results (15 minutes). They are also fully trained on the testing procedure and use of PPE, and all PPE is provided. Exit role (1) this person thanks the individual (again) for coming, asks them how they heard about the event, reminds them to sanitize their hands and reminds them (again) to download the COVID alert app. To sign up as a volunteer, please visit this link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSd55PYPoEKWIpt7lE/viewform

If you or a loved one are feeling isolated or lonely due to COVID-19, contact us at 1-833-729-0144 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Atlantic time to regi...ster. We will then have trained Red Cross volunteers contact you who will then arrange to call you at regular mutually agreed times in English or French.Dec 14, 2020 www.redcross.ca nova-scotia fri... Friendly calls - Nova Scotia - Canadian Red Cross See more

There are numerous free programs being offered virtually this winter to help keep you healthy. The website to view the full program catalog along with contact information is listed below in the poster.

Starting on January 18, I will be co-hosting a series of discussions alongside my colleague Senator Stan Kutcher focused on the sociological impacts of racism i...n Canada. Dr. Kutcher is a leading psychiatrist and professor who has helped young people successfully manage major mental illnesses, and brings decades of medical, academic and policy expertise to this discussion. See the full schedule below. Join us for what is sure to be an engaging series as we build back better from COVID-19.

Do you need help? Not sure where to turn? Call 211!