VOALA COVID-19 UPDATE “We are in the midst of a highly teachable moment. There’s no doubt that this period will be referred to for the rest of our lifetimes. We have a chance to go deep, and to go broad. Globally, we’re in this together. Depth is being forced on us by great suffering, which as I like to say, always leads to great love.” ~Richard Rohr COVID-19 Updates – Winter 2020-2021 Video Player 00:00 12:48 COVID-19 Essentials Video Player 00:00 05:57 VOALA cares about the health of our community, the health of our clients/participants, and the health of our employees. VOALA continues to maintain it’s essential and important services especially with our shelters and residential sites that serve the homeless, Veterans, youth, and families during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic while adhering to the LA County Health Officer Orders. Here are some of the ways that we continue to protect our employees, clients, and participants: Enforcing social distancing measures by requiring clients/tenants and employees to be separated by at least six (6) feet from others Requiring staff to handwash for at least 20 seconds regularly Disinfecting the work environment several times a shift Posting signs that reinforce social distancing, infection control measures (cough/sneezing protocols), handwashing, and what to do with signs and symptoms of illness Adhering to communicable disease control recommendations provided by the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Transporting clients showing signs of illness to the nearest health facility for their triage and care Adhering to new requirements as they are presented to us during these changing times We are proud of our employees that are on the frontlines of serving our most vulnerable clients with continuity of services while maintaining welcoming, safe, and healthy facilities. Their acts of service truly are gifts to those who so need us during this time. References: LA County Public Health http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/ Health Officer Orders (English) Health Officer Orders (Spanish) Social Distancing Handwashing (English) Handwashing (Spanish) What you should know (English) What you should know (Spanish) FAQs STORY ARCHIVE October 2021 May 2021 February 2021 November 2020 June 2020 February 2019 February 2018 January 2018 April 2016 CATEGORIES Children & Families Events Housing & Shelter News Newsletter feed Partners Program Recovery & Re-entry SpotLight Uncategorized Veterans TAGS Battle Buddies Veterans Xavier Becerra GET HELP CAREERS DONATE Empowering Los Angeles since 1896. Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. Fair Housing Statement | USDA Non-Discrimination Policy | LA-OC Privacy Notice CONTACT 3600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1500 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 389-1500 | TDD: (213) 388-8280 info@voala.org Copyright © 2014-2021 Volunteers of America Los Angeles Sitemap | Privacy | Terms & Conditions English Spanish