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COVID-19 Regulations

Syracuse Habitat understands the seriousness of COVID-19 and has made changes to protect employees and volunteers. 

The Administrative Office:

  • Reduced staff in the office

  • All persons are to remain at least 6 ft apart when able

  • Masks required when less than 6 ft apart or when visitors and volunteers are present

  • Masks and hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol will be provided

  • Reduced office hours

  • Limited in-person meetings

  • There is a designated spot for volunteers and staff who become sick and cannot transport themselves home.

  • Protocols for staff and volunteers who get sick

The ReStore:​

  • Masks required for staff and customers at all times

  • All persons are to remain at least 6 ft apart when able

  • Reduced number of volunteers allowed at one time

  • Hand sanitizer is provided for employees and customers

  • Number of customers in the store at one time will be limited

  • Employees avoid ride sharing for pick ups when able

  • There will be a designated spot in the warehouse for volunteers and staff who become sick and cannot transport themselves home.

Construction Sites:

  • Reduced number of volunteers allowed at one time

  • Masks required when less than 6 ft apart or when volunteers are present

  • Tools will be cleaned after each use

  • Volunteer attendance will be collected verbally

  • Masks and hand sanitizer of at least 60% alcohol will be provided

  • Individual water bottles will be provided

  • Limiting the need for N95 respirators to mitigate their short supply

  • There will be a designated spot for volunteers and staff who become sick on the job site and cannot transport themselves home.

A Note to Our Volunteers

We want to THANK YOU for your support during this uncertain time. We are accepting volunteers and want you to know that we are doing everything we can to keep you safe! Please click the PDF below to view our COVID-19 Volunteer Policy. Please call our office at 315-422-2230 or email adminassist@syracusehabitat.org if you have any specific questions.

COVID-19 Volunteer Policy

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