COVID Community Response brings communities together, collaborating and supporting those most in need during the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland.
Covid Community Response today announced the release of their national support helpline. Members of the public seeking assistance can now do so via text (086 180 0256) or phone call (021 237 7809).
Speaking about the campaign, process engineer Danny O’Donovan, said, “Our helpline is a very big step forward – we have managed to set up a professional helpline operated entirely by volunteers.
“As we know, many communities are doing extraordinary work around the country, and we are just adding to this by creating a coordinated system to make sure nobody is without support.
“Our helpline is available between the hours 9.00 am and 9.00 pm, and volunteers can register at any time on our website.” he added.
The Covid Community Response team was set up in an effort to help coordinate ongoing national & local community initiatives in the fight against Covid-19, standardising communication and campaigns, as well as sharing resources.
They have been working with both individuals and organisations in coordinating volunteers and assisting those in need of support at this time.
CCR’s website will give people an opportunity to register as volunteers, giving access to support from a network of individuals working together within the communities.
CCR’s fundraiser will see all proceeds going towards direct costs, including food, sanitary products, and supplies needed by those most affected by Covid-19.
CCR is working closely with organisations who are currently operating in the community but, due to extreme pressures, need more support at this time.
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Communications & Marketing Manager Séamus Ó Fátharta says, ‘This challenge extends beyond the valiant efforts of our front line staff and rests on our collective doorstep.
A coordinated community response may seem secondary to the challenges faced by those on the front line, but it will make all the difference. It is important to reiterate that everyone can help; people who can deliver supplies to the elderly are as important as medical staff at this time.’
For those involved and wishing to register, or for those who would like to become involved with Covid Community Response, they can do so by visiting CovidCommunityResponse.ie. Individuals and campaigns that might benefit from Covid Community Response initiative can also get in touch there.
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