MLK Day of Service | Paterson NJ | Jan 16 2022

Islamic Relief USA is looking for volunteers to help at our upcoming MLK Day of Service event with Islamic Center of Passaic County in Paterson NJ! We need a few Blueshirt Volunteers to assist with packaging meals, handing out meals, and distributing dry goods. Volunteers are needed to make this day a success by assisting with the distribution.

All Volunteers Must Be Vaccinated

Where:
Banquet Hall
224 Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07504

When:
2 Shifts Available
Sunday, January 16 from 11:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday, January 16 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Additional Information:
- IRUSA shirts will be provided at the event, please select your shirt size when signing up for this event.
- Please arrive at the scheduled shift time. --- The shift times are set up to allow for appropriate safety precautions and sanitation.
- ***Please arrive with your CDC-compliant mask. Volunteers who arrive without a mask will not be able to participate in the project.*** - Maintain a 6-foot minimum distance between all other attendees, you must practice social distancing throughout the project.
- Please sanitize your hands before, during, and after the project.
- Restroom facilities at the project site are for emergency purposes only and are not managed by Islamic Relief USA. We recommend the use of personal facilities before arriving at the project site. 

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
- If you or someone you live with is considered high risk, please consider volunteering in person at a later date.
- If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID, please cancel or let your volunteer coordinator know (even if it is the morning of the project).
- If you are unsure of the risk associated with participating in this project, please reach out to our staff!
- Please refer to the CDC for recommendations and guidelines for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19. 

Do not attend a volunteer project if in the last 14 days you have:
Traveled abroad
Traveled outside the state
Been on an airplane or cruise
Interacted with anyone who had or has COVID-19
Attended an event with 50+ people
Had a fever
Have experienced symptoms that could be related to COVID-19
Have had COVID-19

If you have any questions please reach out to Dima Akach (dakach@irusa.org).