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Walkabout Volunteer Training
2016
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Volunteer Training Overview
What is Walkabout and why do we do it?
General Instructions & Information
Talking Points
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1What is
WALKABOUTAnd why do we do it?
Walkabout is...
An annual program in which
volunteers visitoff-campus students in their rental houses/apartments at the beginning of fall semester.
Volunteers welcome students back to town and provide information about living
smoothly in Oxford.
In addition to packets of information, volunteers deliver cookies
to each house that answers the door.
Why do we do it?
College towns have dealt with challenging student behavior for decades.
Loud Noises. Litter. Unruly behavior.
Walkabout is based on the premise
of meeting students
where they are.
And that interacting with students on their own
doorstep...
raises awareness of the broader Oxford community and has a positive impact on behavior.
14th Year!Walkabout is in its
WALKABOUT IS BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT MEETING STUD
General Information and Instructions
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Meet at the LCNB Community Room uptown about 15
minutes prior to your shift.
Right here!
You’ll receive a stack of bags and cookies, and a folder with your route
information.
SampleRoute Map
➔ Visit buildings with stars- these are locations with rental permits.
➔ Should be accurate, but make corrections on map if not◆ (e.g. can’t find #, under construction,
doesn’t match with address, empty lot, other)
Snow Routes are dotted blue lines (no parking during 3”+
accumulation of snow or ANY LEVEL snow
emergency)
Route Spreadsheet (inside folder)
➔ Addresses should match map stars◆ Try to find all separate units (doors)
➔ Leave one bag per address - and only leave cookies if you speak with the residents.◆ Leave bag by door / on porch (not in yard
or in mailbox)
➔ Make notes according to the instructions at the top.
It will likely be hot - take water!
Be sure to wear your Walkabout
t-shirt, so students know
you are legitimate.
Remember: It’s not a race!
It should take you about 1½ hours to complete your route.
Upon Finishing Your Routeat least one member of team should return leftover items
and completed sheet to the LCNB Community Room.
TALKING POINTS ABOUT
OXFORDLIVING IN
COMMSPEAKING TO S
Talking Points / Sample Script
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When a student tenant
answers...
1: Introduce yourself!
“Hi I’m [...] and this is [...] and we are volunteering with
the Annual Walkabout program through Miami and
the City of Oxford.”
2: Explain Walkabout
“We’re here to say welcome to a new academic year in the Oxford
neighborhood. We have some information for you that will help you get settled (hand over bag).”
3: Introduce the material
“We want to make sure you are getting started on the right foot
and that you know some important points about living in
Oxford. Some are obvious, but some you might not know unless
you’ve been told.”
(No need to memorize any of this - you’ll get a copy of a sample script
on Walkabout day as well!)
4: The Mile Square
“So you’re living in the Mile Square - this is the heart of Oxford, where many businesses and churches are located.
The community has high expectations for this area of town, including maintaining a reasonable level of noise and picking up
trash in front of your house.”
5: Litter
“Some people think you must have party litter picked up by 7 or 9 am the next day, but you can actually get a ticket for litter at any time - even
during your party.
So be sure you pick up litter off your property, no matter how it got there,
before you head uptown or go to sleep.”
6: Parking
“There is a 72 hour parking limit on ALL streets… so be careful
when you head home for breaks that you aren’t leaving your car. (Note if they are on a snow route
as well).”
7: Indoor Furniture
“You also can’t have indoor furniture stored outside - including tables or items
used to build a table.”
8: Safety
“We really want to make sure that you and your roommates stay safe while you’re here. A lot of students
forget to lock their doors. Oxford is a safe town, but unlocked doors make
it pretty easy for thieves - and student rentals can be a target during
Thanksgiving Break and Winter Term.
We had 36 burglaries reported last winter term
alone. We included in your bag a couple of coupons for free theft prevention items.
Be sure to take a look!”
9: Wrap Up and Questions
“Do you have any questions so far? Last thing is - enjoy these cookies!”
WALKABOUTwould not be possible without our many dedicated volunteers who care about the Miami and Oxford
communities.
THANK YOU!!!!
Feel free to stop here! But if you’re curious….
Packet Materials?So what’s in the Walkabout
Coupon for free Safety Timer
Coupon for free Door / Window Alarm
Recycling Magnet
What is Walkabout / “Sorry if we missed you” card
Flip Book Information regarding who to
contact for issues, property maintenance, trash, etc.
YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE
Flyer
McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital
Magnets
Emergency Information Cards
Community Picnic & Nixle Info
Love and Honor Decals
Notice stapled to the outside of
every bag
Parking in Oxford
Social Hosting Tips
Welcome to Mile Square and Code of Love & Honor
BCRTA Bus Schedules
Thanks again!See you on August 28 and/or 29th.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (513) 529-2071.