Volunteer COVID-19 Safety and Masking Policy
*May 11, 2023, marked the end of the CDC’s Public Health Emergency declaration for COVID-19.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville follows the CDC masking recommendations across our service area. Please see the rating levels below and associated recommendations. These guidelines are in accordance with the CDC's guidance. If local transmission numbers are high, masks should be work indoors in public. If local transmission numbers are medium or low, masks indoors can be optional. As of 5/20/2023 here are the rating levels:
Albemarle: LOW
Charlottesville: LOW
Greene: LOW
Louisa: LOW
LOW - People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.
Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 as recommended by the CDC
Volunteer Return to Work FAQs
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If I have been asymptomatic for 5 days and receive a negative rapid test result on the 5th day, can I come in to volunteer or do I need to wait an additional 5 days? You may come in after the 5 day period. No additional time is needed.
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Is a negative PCR test sufficient for people to come back immediately? Yes -- a negative PCR test allows someone to come back immediately, provided they don’t have a fever or symptoms.
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I was recently exposed to COVID, do I need a negative test result to return to volunteering? You do not need a negative test result before returning. Instead, please abide by the full quarantine period and return after that time is complete, provided that you remain symptom-free.
