Habitat for Humanity Maui

COVID-19

Habitat Maui COVID-19 Response and Protocols

With the constant changes during this pandemic, Habitat Maui continues to work hard towards their mission to build decent housing and to renovate substandard housing on Maui.

Habitat Maui is always working towards the best interest of our community and health and safety is our top priority. In an effort to protect our staff, volunteers, and homeowners there have been changes made within our ReStore/Donation Center, Construction Site(s), and Volunteer Programs.


ReStore Updates:

  • Masks are required at all times when in the ReStore or dropping off donations in the warehouse
  • Social distancing must be maintained
  • Restrooms are closed to the public
  • Donation drops-offs are by appointment only – call (808)242-1140 to schedule your drop-off
  • We have resumed our donation pick-ups. Pick-ups must meet the following requirements:
    • Donation must be outside of an enclosed structure – we are not able to enter a building or home
    • Donation must be 25 feet from the curb, street, driveway or parking space
    • Donation must be on ground level
    • Access must not be by steep or unpaved driveway or road
    • Access must not be through low hanging branches or trees


Volunteer Program Updates:
As we begin to welcome new and returning volunteers to the ReStore and Construction Sites, there are safety procedures in place that all volunteers are required to follow.

ReStore –

  • Volunteers are required to schedule their days/hours in advance; you can register onto our volunteer portal to sign up or call 808-242-1140 (onsite orientation required for new volunteers)
  • Social distancing of 6′ shall be maintained at all times
  • Face masks required at all times
  • Volunteers are responsible for their own personal protective equipment
  • Non-contact external temperature screening will be conducted by staff – volunteers with temperatures of 100 degrees and higher will be sent home
  • Volunteers who feel ill, experience ANY symptoms of COVID, have potentially come into contact with anyone who has COVID shall remain off site

Construction Site(s) –

  • Social distancing of 6′ shall be maintained at all times
  • Face masks required at all times
  • Volunteers are responsible for their own personal protective equipment
  • Hand washing stations have been set up – volunteers shall utilize hand washing station as often as possible
  • Non-contact external temperature screening will be conducted by staff – volunteers with temperatures of 100 degrees and higher will be sent home
  • Volunteers who feel ill, experience ANY symptoms of COVID, have potentially come into contact with anyone who has COVID shall remain off site
  • Volunteer groups restrictions in place; please contact Yvonne McClean for more details

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing pandemic, protocols are subject to change without notice. Please contact our office for any questions or concerns.

Mahalo for your understanding and cooperation!