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Member Orientation

This orientation guide equips AmeriCorps members with essential tools and expectations for their service year. It outlines key objectives, responsibilities, and documentation needed to start their journey. The agenda includes vital training sessions such as CPR/First Aid, Diversity Appreciation, and Conflict Resolution. Learn the significance of team dynamics and effective service in the community, alongside fun icebreaker activities. Prepare your members for a collaborative and impactful year with valuable insights into service procedures and team-building exercises.

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Member Orientation

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  1. Member Orientation Preparingyour members for a successful year of service.

  2. Objectives • Expectations • What should members expect from you? • What you expect from them? (Make it clear) • Member responsibility • Documentation • Service overview • Rules & Regulations

  3. Where to Start? • Location • Agenda • Getting members prepared • Activities

  4. Location • Accessible • Equipment • Learning Environment • Seating Arrangement

  5. Ask Yourself… • What skills do your members need in order to serve effectively? (trainings-reading coaches etc..) • How can you best prepare them for their term in AmeriCorps?(tell them about every aspect of service year) • How can I help them learn how to serve in a team environment?

  6. Creating Your Agenda • Icebreakers • AmeriCorps 101 • Member Contract • Specific program procedures • Program employment forms/timesheets • CPR/First Aid • Background Screening

  7. Required Member Trainings(Can be incorporated into Orientation or throughout the year) • REQUIRED: • CPR/First Aid • Diversity Appreciation • Citizenship • Disability Awareness and Sensitivity • Intro to Disaster & 1 additional training the area of Disaster Preparedness or Response • SUGGESTED: • Teambuilding • Conflict Resolution • Career Development • Life After AmeriCorps

  8. Activities • Make it fun! • Ice breakers • Teambuilding • Leadership • Service project

  9. Swearing In Ceremony! • Memorable • The Pledge • Certificates • Member Gear • Refreshments • Pictures!

  10. Reminders! • Create a checklist • Sign-in sheets • Extra supplies (i.e. pens, paperclips, staple) • Permanent file checklists • In-kind forms for trainers/facility • Member gear (if available) • Camera!

  11. Happy Training! Carolyn Lynn and Audrey McDonough

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