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How To Help, Not Harm, While Volunteering During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Christine Ro

April 04, 2020 |

Forbes |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Netherlands, Utrecht

Many people are motivated to help out during the pandemic, but without proper hygiene tactics, helping could just be harmful. A group started by medical students in the Netherlands called StudentsAgainstCorona rallies volunteers to contribute in a way that focuses on hygienic above all else. Different "hubs" of the organization have popped up all over the world, and the ratio of volunteers to those requesting help is about 10:1. Students are performing duties like picking up groceries or delivering medicine, and all of them practice strict hygiene rules to prevent the spread.

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Members of NYC's running clubs run errands for needy during coronavirus pandemic

Brian Niemietz

April 04, 2020 |

New York Daily News |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Runners in New York City are no longer able to freely exercise in public parks due to the number of other people now seeking escape in the parks during the quarantine. To compensate—and to lend a hand—a group of runners are now doing "runs" for people in need to pharmacies and other essential businesses to fetch supplies. Right now most of the errands run are for other members of the club, but they are also available for non-runners.

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Rural food banks struggle to meet increased need with fewer volunteers

Emma Epperly

April 03, 2020 |

The Spokesman-Review |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Stevens County, Washington

The Loon Lake Food Bank & Resource Center is a rural food bank that has pivoted its model in response to the novel coronavirus. They are now operating a drive-through system that gives away hundreds of boxes of free food to those who need it, and they also get supplies through a “food recovery” system with local grocery stores. The operation is continuing to expand but still desperately needs more volunteers.

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As virus rages, Berkeley's 'Mother Goose' aids homeless people abandoned by the system

Rachel Scheier

April 03, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

Activists in Berkeley, California, are filling in what they say is a gap in homeless services during the coronavirus outbreak. Volunteers are safely delivering food and other supplies to those without shelter.

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At the frontlines of Nigeria's COVID-19 response: The Laboratory

Chibuike Alagboso

April 02, 2020 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has opened seven 24-hour laboratories across the country with the capacity to test and diagnose the coronavirus. They have staff working around the clock to conduct and diagnose the tests. This article takes you through the exact process of how these employees help fight the virus in Nigeria, complete with pictures.

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Oregon Launches Neighborhood Support For Foster Families Stuck At Home

Allison Frost Courtney Sherwood

April 01, 2020 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Oregon

Foster families in Oregon are facing unique challenges during the stay at home order of COVID-19, so a new program called My Neighbor aims to alleviate some of their burdens by utilizing their local networks. The Department of Human Services partnered with nonprofit Every Child to create a program that connects Oregonians willing to help out in any way they can to foster families who are looking for support for things like getting groceries or cleaning supplies. They have already received requests from 260 families and foster children and filled 189 of them.

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A Facebook group matches RVs that are sitting idle with health care workers who need a place to isolate after long hospital shifts

Alicia Lee

April 01, 2020 |

CNN |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Texas

Doctors on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic are able to isolate themselves from their families to avoid possible transmission of the virus thanks to a Facebook group that helps match medical professionals with nearby RVs, trailers, and campers. The idea for RVs for MDs originated in Texas, but thanks to a large volunteer group, they've been able to implement the program nationwide.

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These Teens Are Helping Self-Isolating Seniors Stay Connected

Bridget Shirvell

April 01, 2020 |

Teen Vogue |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

To help senior citizens through the coronavirus pandemic, teens and young adults are teaching the older people in their communities how to utilize technology. From "using FaceTime, finding reputable news on Facebook, and ordering groceries online," the skills these young volunteers are teaching help bridge the gap between social distancing and isolation.

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Meet the young lawmakers crossing party lines for a green future

Scott Shigeoka

April 01, 2020 |

Grist |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Iowa

As the youngest state legislators in Iowa, Zach Wahls, a Democrat, and Joe Mitchell, a Republican, are working across party lines to find solutions to climate change. While there has been pushback about their bipartisan work, the duo is bridging the political divide and engaging in dialogue to find common ground on several environmental initiatives like renewable energy.

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“I wasn't scared of being groped," Women only parties are creating safe spaces for Nigerian women

Ope Adedeji

April 01, 2020 |

Minority Africa |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos

Wine and Whine is a Nigerian organization that creates a space for women only to feel safe and connect. The goal is to create a woman-to-woman network and to create an opportunity to talk about issues that affect them as women in Nigeria and how to execute relevant solutions. Wine and Whine has successfully pulled off a number of women-only events and there are many testimonials from women who love the opportunities and connections won through the group.

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