Adapted from the Maine Association of Nonprofits and United Philanthropy Forum
MPC strives to create a safe space for all those who wish to participate. To this end, we have adopted a COVID19 Health & Safety Protocol for all attendees, speakers, and staff. We understand that responsibility is shared among MPC, the event venue, and attendees, and recognize that we all have a role to play in creating a safe, healthy space.
Please note that this and all MPC guidance on COVID-19 is subject to change in accordance with the evolving circumstances of COVID-19. We will make adjustments as needed and will communicate them as clearly and promptly as possible.
MPC Protocols
- MPC will not require proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test. If you are able, as a courtesy to other attendees, we encourage all attendees to test for COVID prior to attending an MPC in-person event. We recognize not all attendees are in a position to access a test in advance of an event, so encourage all who need it to take the necessary precautions to keep themselves safe and healthy.
- Attendees should feel welcome to mask at any time although masks are not required. MPC will not provide masks.
- Attendees with symptoms or exposure to someone with COVID-19 are expected to wear a mask at all times, even if they have tested negative.
- MPC will make hand sanitizer easily available. Adequate supplies to minimize sharing of materials will be provided.
- Questions about health and safety can be directed to mpc@mainephilanthropy.org or any staff member on-site during the event itself.
Before leaving home, attendees are advised to:
- Follow relevant guidance provided by the Maine Center for Disease Control and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
- Contact MPC immediately (mpc@mainephilanthropy.org) and stay home, if they test positive.
On-site during an MPC Program, attendees are advised to:
- Adhere to health and safety policy along with community agreements.
- Offer themselves and others the grace and space to take care of physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
- Follow relevant guidance provided by the Maine Center for Disease Control and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, including:
- Practice other good hygiene practices, such as avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, and covering coughs/sneezes with a tissue and the disposing of the tissue.
- If feeling unwell or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 we ask you to go home.
Post-event
If you test positive for COVID-19 after attending an MPC event, please contact MPC at mpc@mainephilanthropy.org so we may assist with notifying other attendees.
An infected person can spread COVID-19 starting 48 hours (or 2 days) before the person has any symptoms or tests positive. By letting your close contacts know they may have been exposed to COVID-19, you are helping to protect everyone.