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In keeping with SUNY guidelines, Buffalo State College is conducting regular surveillance testing of its on-campus population to detect COVID-19 cases and identify pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals who may still transmit the virus. This effort will help our leadership and local public health officials identify, trace, and contain the virus quickly. 

To make the process a success, the college is seeking faculty and staff volunteers to help facilitate the mandatory COVID-19 pool testing of students, faculty, and staff. No medical knowledge or experience is required. Volunteer roles will primarily consist of checking in students and employees, and of organizing and distributing testing kits.

All volunteers will be provided personal protective equipment including masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Training will be provided to ensure a consistent and safe process. This process has been established in accordance with recommendations from the CDC, the New York State Department of Health and SUNY to help protect our campus community.

Shifts will be either two and a half or four hours long and will take place in the Buckham Hall D Wing gym. Employees should discuss their plans with their supervisors to ensure that volunteering does not disrupt their work duties.

Those interested in volunteering to support on-campus testing should email the COVID-19 Campus Surveillance email account. Thank you for your assistance as we work to keep the Buffalo State community healthy and safe.