Next Steps Service Day - Winter Break

420 North 20th Street,Philadelphia PA 19130

04 January, 2023

Description

Join the Next Steps AmeriCorps program for a day of service at MANNA. It's preferred that you sign up for the whole day (10 AM-4 PM) but if you can only make the morning or afternoon shift, that's ok. MANNA uses nutrition to improve health for people with serious illnesses who need nourishment to heal. By providing medically tailored meals and nutrition education, we empower people to improve their health and quality of life. We will be cooking and/or assisting in their kitchen. It's a lot of fun but there are some detailed safety requirements. See below: Dress Code: Volunteer safety is a priority at MANNA and The Department of Health requires a dress code for MANNA’s kitchen. Please review the MANNA Kitchen Safety & Dress Code with all members of your group. Volunteers are required to adhere to the following guidelines: · No sleeveless shirts or tank tops (t-shirts are OK) · Must wear long pants (no shorts or skirts) · Must wear closed shoes (no open-toed shoes or sandals) · No Jewelry is allowed in the kitchen (rings, bracelets, watches, dangling earrings) · Hats and/or head covering is required (although hairnets are provided) – you may bring your own baseball cap or hat to wear · Disposable aprons and gloves will also be provided onsite (you may bring your own apron) Cancellation Policy: MANNA relies on volunteers like you to ensure that our clients have the meals they need every week. Our kitchen counts on you when you sign up to work a volunteer shift, and group cancellations have a serious impact on the kitchen production. Any slots not filled 8 days prior to your event, will be opened to the public. Sick Policy: If you are sick, please stay at home and get well. Do not come to MANNA to volunteer. We will look forward to seeing you when you are better! These regulations are for your safety and that of our clients—at MANNA, safety comes first! COVID-19 Safety and Procedure: As per current guidance from the City of Philadelphia, masks are optional. Proof of vaccination is required to volunteer at MANNA. Prospective volunteers are encouraged to e-mail proof of COVID-19 vaccination ahead of time to [email protected] so we can update your records. Volunteers can also show front desk staff their vaccine cards day-of. To read our announcement in its entirety, please visit https://mannapa.org/vaccination-requirement-for-volunteers/. We thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep the MANNA community safe. Transportation & Parking: I will be taking SEPTA to get there and I suggest you do the same. PHENND can provide SEPTA passes, but we cannot reimburse for parking. MANNA is near several bus routes. If you need a SEPTA pass to get to & from MANNA, please email Hillary at [email protected] by December 21st. There are several options for parking, but please note MANNA does not have any special parking rates or validations. We are located at 420 N. 20th St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19130 Rodin Place Garage: This garage is attached to our building and charges $16 after 2 hours. Metered Street Parking: There is metered street parking available all around our building. Rates may vary. PPA surface lot: Located on Callowhill St. between 19th and 20th. Visit http://www.philapark.org/19th-callowhill/ for more info. Free street parking: There is LIMITED free 2hr street parking available on the surrounding streets. Bike racks: There is a bike rack located in the Rodin Place garage.