Support Event

Coronavirus Community Care Volunteer [Every Weekday Until 5-29]

May 29, 2020

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM EDT

Detroit Platoon

Event overview

Volunteers are needed to help run the drive up testing site located at the Michigan State Fairgrounds. The Mission Continues is supporting this effort by helping to recruit volunteers. Please read the description entirely for all pertinent details! The Coronavirus Community Care Network has set up a testing site that will have capacity to conduct 400 tests per day and 14,400 over a six-week period. Testing will begin Friday at Joe Dumars Field House at Michigan State Fairgrounds. The Coronavirus Community Care Network is a coalition made up of the City of Detroit, 3 counties, and 3 health care systems to open a regional drive up COVID-19 testing site in Detroit. The site runs DAILY Monday-Friday until May 29, and volunteers can choose either a morning shift (9am-1pm) or afternoon shift (2pm-6pm). After registering here through TMC, choose your shift and register here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/3239571/false#/invitation Your job positions will be assigned on-site. Please sign up to help make a difference!

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

Please arrive with comfortable shoes and clothing. Be dressed weather appropriate, you will be standing outside under a tent. You will be provided appropriate protective gear to wear during your shift.

What to Bring

PPE will be provided.

Inclement Weather

Rain or shine.

Event Contact

When and where

Date

May 29, 2020

Time

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM (EDT)

Location

State Fairgrounds

1120 W State Fair Ave.
Detroit, MI

Parking Information

PLEASE ENTER OFF OF WOODWARD. You will see a sign that says “Delivery and Volunteers”

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