Boys & Girls Club –

Volunteer Corps

Training

Welcome to Volunteering!

Thank you!Your commitment to the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva, the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center, and the children of Geneva as a volunteer means a lot!

Mission StatementBoys & Girls Club of Geneva: To empower all young people in our community, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential.

5 KEY ELEMENTS OF POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Input:Safe and Positive EnvironmentSupportive RelationshipsFun!Opportunities and ExpectationsRecognition

Output: Academic SuccessStrong Moral CharacterLeading a Healthy Lifestyle

TransportationVans on specific daysCar pooling Van Certification:

21 or olderDrivers license for a least 3 years

Meeting place: Fed-Ex box in Medbery Parking LotShow up 5 minutes before transportation is scheduled to leave.

The Importance of Your Attendance

It’s all about the kidsBe up front about your commitmentsIf you miss 2 sessions your commitment will need to be reevaluatedIf you are going to miss a session contact a Civic Leader the day before if possible. If you wake up ill, contact the Civic Leader as soon as possible.Make sure to follow the schedule!!!Sign-in upon arrival in the HWS volunteers binder

Attendance Continued…If the Geneva City School District is closed you are not required to volunteer on those days.If you would still like to attend it is your responsibility to contact your site supervisor for permission.You will need to find your own transportation to and from the site.

AttireThink about the population you are working withYou’re an example Casual is okay, but not too casual Dress for active participation, no open toed shoesKeep it appropriate!

ExpectationsYou need to take the initiativeEngagement, engagement, engagement! Not a typical volunteer position or environment You are a role model Take advantage of the time that you are thereHelp wherever you are needed, be ready for anything! If expectations are not met your role will be reevaluated.

SOME IDEASBe on time, prepared with your materials and ready to learn/tutor

Participate and ask questions

Keep a positive attitude, even when you are frustrated or tired

Always try and ask for help when you need it Use appropriate language at all timesSpeak with respect

First Session…

Behavior Management: First Impressions Are Extremely Important-Be professional and friendly, and remember to remind the kids that you are there to help them and that literally no question they may ask is stupid or silly.Everyone Learns Differently and Each Person is Unique-Students process information in different ways. Some learners are reflective; they need time to mentally digest new information; others are active – they like to learn by doing things.

Additional Volunteer Requirements

End of Semester Survey Fill out a survey at the end of the semester so we can improve the program for future volunteers.

ReviewTransportationAttendanceAttireExpectationsMake sure to get your picture taken on the way outTHANK YOU!!!!

Contact Us- Save Our NumbersCivic Leaders!

Madeline Lacey- 203-848-9575(Goodman Street): Pamela Icyeza(Goodman Street): 315-317-8934 Rebecca Czajkowski-631-316-2511Meredith Surette (Teen Center): 617-791-7222 Hannah Brooks-(Teen Center): 413-325-5259

Questions??