Member Orientation Preparing your members for a successful year of service.

Objectives EExpectations WWhat should members expect from you? WWhat you expect from them? (Make it clear) MMember responsibility DDocumentation SService overview RRules & Regulations

Where to Start?  Location  Agenda  Getting members prepared  Activities

Location  Accessible  Equipment  Learning Environment  Seating Arrangement

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?

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

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

Activities  Make it fun!  Ice breakers  Teambuilding  Leadership  Service project

Swearing In Ceremony!  Memorable  The Pledge  Certificates  Member Gear  Refreshments  Pictures!

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!

Happy Training! Carolyn Lynn and Audrey McDonough