COVID Policy for Onsite Courses and Multi-Day Residential Retreats

Introduction: 

Motherless Daughters Ministry welcomes people from around the U.S. and the world to participate in our retreats. Our intention is to restore opportunities for onsite programming.  We have chosen to require COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test within 72 hours for in-person courses and retreats. This is not a decision we have made lightly. It reflects our obligation to keep everyone as safe as possible.

If you would like to attend our onsite courses please see the requirements below. We will revisit all of our safety guidelines as the situation with COVID changes.  If you have any questions, please contact us at motherlessdaughtersministry@gmail.com.

Thank you for your dedication to the Motherless Daughters Ministry.

Provide guidelines and requirements for all onsite courses, events and retreats to ensure the health and safety of all those who are in attendance. 

Onsite Courses Requirements (These will change as the CDC guidelines change.)

The Motherless Daughters Ministry requires that

  • All participants, volunteers, and facilitators have current COVID vaccination or a negative test result within 72 hrs. of the start of the course in order to attend.
  • All participants for multi-day residential retreats and onsite courses, are required to sign an Assumption of Risk Waiver.
  • MDM Covid policy will override the site policy. 

 Sick Policy for onsite multi-day events

  • If someone is showing symptoms (cough, temperature over 100) they cannot attend. They must be tested for Covid.
  • If someone shows signs of possible covid infection, they will be asked to immediately leave the onsite course. 
  • If your test results are positive, you must inform the lead facilitator, and you may not come to the next class. 
  • Covid test costs are the responsibility of the participant. 
  • If the onsite program meets over consecutive weeks then a negative COVID test must be submitted in order to re-enter the course.

Multi-day Event/Retreat Requirements: 

The Motherless Daughters Ministry requires that

  • All participants, volunteers, and facilitators must have current COVID vaccination or proof of a negative test result within 72 hrs. of the start of the retreat in order to attend multi-day events/residential retreat.
  • All participants for multi-day residential retreats and onsite courses, are required to sign an Assumption of Risk Waiver.

A.  Covid protocol for retreats or multi-day events

  • All volunteers and participants must be vaccinated to participate in an indoor retreat or multi-day event or show proof of a negative test within 72 hrs. of attendance. 
  • All vaccinations must be completed 14 days before attending the event.
  • All participants and staff will receive a single room, and retreats will be limited to 46 volunteers and participants. 
  • Masks and social distancing are optional. 

B. Sick Policy for multi-day events/retreats 

  • If someone is showing symptoms (cough, temperature over 100) they cannot attend.
  • If a volunteer or participant becomes sick, they will be asked to remain in their room, and if serious, return home.
  • Vouchers may be issued.
  • We will also ask you to take self-test onsite at your own expense, and if you test positive for COVID-19, you must exit the retreat.
  • If quarantined you must take the self-test at your own expense. 
  • Self-administered Covid rapid test are available at an additional charge to participant.
  • All volunteer staff will receive a personal kit that includes a symptom checklist and thermometer.
  • All are to monitor their symptoms daily and notify a staff member if their symptoms indicate COVID.
  • If someone is exposed to Covid they must quarantine per CDC guidelines.