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It is the Mission’s hope and desire that your volunteer experience be fun, educational, safe, and that you feel like you have done something worthwhile.

We thank you for the time you give to us and ask that you follow the guidelines:

1. Complete an online volunteer application.

2. Sign –in and out after each visit using the Harrisburg entrance.

3. Call to let us know if you will be late.

4. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by a guardian/chaperone. Preferred 1 guardian/chaperone to 5 volunteer ratio.

5. Stay in groups of 2 or more. Do not find yourself alone with a client of the Mission at any time.

6. Select attire that you know is appropriate.

   • Closed toe footwear please, sneakers preferred, no flipflops

   • No offensive words, art, advertisements, etc. on clothing

   • No low cut tops, tight clothing, tank tops, muscle shirts; pants need to be worn at the waist, not sagging

   • If you are assigned to work in the kitchen area please have long hair tied

7. Residents are not permitted to use your personal cell phone for any reason.

8. Report any inappropriate activity (by anyone) to your group leader/chaperone who must, in turn, report the incident to a staff member as soon as it has happened.