ROBINSON COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS

TAKE TEN PROGRAMWelcome to our Volunteers!

TAKE TEN IS VERY GLAD YOURE HERE!!WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

SOME OF THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF BEING A VOLUNTEER WITH TAKE TENVolunteer app. and waivers submitted electronically at www.taketen.nd.edu.Applications should indicate schedule and preferences. Docs. should be submitted ASAP!!!As soon as school placements are made, teams should meet and vols. should read the curriculum online. (Use ND userid and password or Userid: taketen and Password: Taketen10We begin in schools the week of February 3rd.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A TAKE TEN VOLUNTEER?Refer to the top sheet of packetVolunteers are assigned to a team that travels to a school once a week to deliver Take Ten lessonsVolunteers plan lessons together before each sessionEach week, volunteers work through a concept on a different part of conflict resolution Volunteers provide a positive force for the development of non-violence skills in local children Vols. need to follow school rules and always be on time, courteous, etc.Ask a fellow student about her or his experiences! Talk to Ellen at office hours: Fridays, 3:30-5:00, Nelson Mandela Room at Geddes Hall (CSC)

DRESS CODE DOS AND DONTSHANDOUT

LEGGINGS ARE NOT PANTS!The newest trend in girl-oriented dress code issues (Just think, this slide replaced one featuring bare midriffs!)

AND, GUYS, WE DONT WANT TO LEAVE YOU OUT!This is obviously a problem!But, so is this . . .

MANDATORY REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSEHANDOUTWorking closely with children can lead to disclosure of information making you suspect child abuse or neglect.If this happens, you MUST report it to your immediate supervisor (depends on site and timing)You should listen closely to the child and gather information without overwhelming child with questionsYou must tell the child that you are a mandated reporter and must share the information with your supervisor; you cannot reveal what the child has disclosed to anyone else. (The two sides of confidentiality.)Your supervisor will make the report to the Department of Child Protection Services, but your duty is only satisfied when your supervisor makes the report, if that is what is deemed required.Full details in handouts or contact Ellen Kyes

SOME WORDS FROM FELLOW STUDENT VOLUNTEERSListen to your Team Managers and Learn!

THE TAKE TEN PHILOSOPHYTake Tens vision:Youth, when faced with conflict, will use the skills acquired from Take Ten to successfully resolve conflict non-violently.Take Tens Definition of VIOLENCE:Anything that causes harm, be it physical or emotional, to others, yourself, or to your surroundings.Our definition of CONFLICT:A disagreement between two or more people; it is an inevitable part of daily life.

VALUES AND PRINCIPLES FORM THE NEXT BLOCK IN OUR FOUNDATION For the younger set, we play Two Truths and One Lie Two Ethics Debates:Katrina Housing DebateBio Ethics YOU MUST USE YOUR OWN VALUES TO MAKE THESE CHOICES . . .

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A WORD FROM OUR DEPUTY TAKE TEN DIRECTORRachael Foster, Deputy Director, an AmeriCorps Memberrfoster5@nd.eduShe will be at office hours when Im notRachael is making volunteer placements, coordinating teams, etc.

RACHAEL FOSTER AND REAL LESSONS WE USE WITH LOCAL STUDENTS . . .Questions from the lesson? Many points in your handouts are covered by the content in the lessons . . .

DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES (HANDOUT)Review the handout sheet particular to the children youll be working withIf you have to err, err on the side of preparing for children younger than you actually haveIf you speak or act inappropriately for their age, recoup and try again. Let the teacher know that you know you goofed; theyll forgive and help you.

SOME BASICS FOR ANY LESSONS (HANDOUTS)Always start sessions with a reviewyou can create your own reviews or use games in Ellens officeDevelop quiet-down methods.Any time games are a stapleSmiley FaceTelephoneHeads Up Seven UpYour own

LESSON PLANNINGITS A MUST!!! (HANDOUT)Team needs to meet at least one day prior to your session Write down what chapter or concept youre covering, whos doing what, what supplies or books you need, and how much time each portion will takeReview of handout examples

ANY QUESTIONS?????

THANK YOU AND WELCOME TO A GREAT SEMESTER!