Equip Our Community: Host Volunteers Needed for Mental Health First Aid Training

The Mission

Just as CPR helps you assist someone having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. Bless Philadelphia is proud to host this vital certification training to equip our neighbors with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of distress.

To make this crucial training accessible and comfortable for our participants, we need a dedicated team of "Host Volunteers" to manage the event logistics.

Your Role: The Hospitality Team

You won't be teaching the course, but you will be ensuring the day runs smoothly so the participants and instructors can focus on learning. We need welcoming, organized individuals to create a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Event Setup: Arranging the training space, tables, and chairs before arrival.
• Check-In & Welcome: Greeting participants warmly and managing the registration list.
• Hospitality Management: Setting up coffee, water, and snacks, and ensuring refreshments remain stocked throughout the training.
• Logistical Support: Assisting the instructor with any on-site needs (AV check, materials distribution) and acting as the point person for facility questions.
• Breakdown: Assisting with cleanup and restoring the room at the end of the session.

The Commitment

• Date: Saturday, February 28
• Shift Times: Shift 1: Morning Hospitality 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Shift 2: Lunch Service 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Shift 3: Afternoon Support 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Shift 4: Breakdown & Cleanup 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Bless Philadelphia (4610 Devereaux St, Philadelphia, PA 19135)

Help Us Foster a Supportive Philly By handling the logistics, you allow our community to gain lifesaving skills.