1. Fall Volunteer Orientation September 24, 2012

2.  Mission & History  Introduction of Executives  Volunteer Programs  Events  Expectations  Police Checks and FOIPs  Teaching Tips Seminar  Small Group Q&A

3.  To enhance the lives of and learning opportunities for at-risk youth through a structured music program that continues throughout the school year.  The Heart of the City Piano Program encourages students to make positive lifestyle choices.

4.  Began in 1995 in Saskatoon as a dream to enhance the lives of at-risk youth through a structured music program  Expanded to Edmonton in 2002  Is now a registered student group at the University of Alberta  Also in Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, and Regina

6.  Main liaison between the schools and the HCPP  Ensures that the program runs efficiently and smoothly  Maintains regular correspondence with the music teachers and other contacts  Manages daily operations of the HCPP  Facilitates collaboration between executive members

7.  Maintains records of money coming in and out of the organization  Develops a budget that is used to plan out the activities of the year  Provides regular updates on the financial status of the HCPP

8.  Maintains regular correspondence with volunteers  Facilitates the matching process, assigning volunteers to schools  Periodically checks in with volunteers to make sure everything is functioning effectively

9.  Acts as secretary, photographer, and webmaster  Designs documents (brochures, posters, power point presentations, newsletters) that promote the activities of the HCPP to both volunteers and external bodies

10.  Plans and manages events, including the fall and winter fundraisers, celebrations, and the recital  Booking locations and filling out health permits are other duties

11.  Promotes the HCPP to external bodies including individuals, businesses, community organizations, and the community-at-large  Seeks out sponsorship and other donations as well as support and non-monetary donations  Writes grant proposals

12.  Manages and maintains correspondence with members of the Performance Troupe  Seeks out performance opportunities  Ensures that the Performance Troupe is prepared to deliver exciting and professional performances

14.  Teach 1-4 students for a total of 1-1.5 hours  Total time commitment is ~3 hours a week, including travel time and lesson plan making  Lessons are typically from September to April  Email the music teacher/principal at the school you will be teaching at ◦ Introduce yourself ◦ Decide when to begin lessons

15.  Introduce yourself and get to know your students and their interests  Assess the level of your students ◦ If they are returning students, ask them what they played at the recital last year and if they can play it for you  Some students will have their own books, but you can also drop by during our office hours to borrow some from our Music Resource Library.

16.  Established in 1998 to provide a secure place for youth around Whyte Ave to gather, to be safe, to grow, and to meet others  Working with youth between the ages of 14- 24  Lessons on weekdays or Saturday afternoons  Drop-in basis; not same students every week

17.  Consists of pianists who volunteer their time and talent by performing at public functions  Proceeds go towards operating the HCPP  Opportunity to raise awareness of the program in the community  Minimum of Grade 10 RCM or equivalent  Talk to Adam afterwards if you are interested!

19.  Sept 2012 – Volunteer Orientation  Nov/Dec 2012 – Special Lesson  Dec 3, 2012 – “Heart & Soul” Silent Auction and Concert  January 2013 – Winter Check-In  March 2013 – Recital & AGM  April 2013 – Fundraiser (maybe)

20.  Working together with the volunteers at your school, throw a small end of the semester celebration for your students  Can be Christmas or winter-themed  Play games, learn Christmas songs, watch a movie, do arts and crafts – be creative!  We will be providing small gifts for the students that will need to be picked up from the office

21.  December 3, 2012 – Save the date!!  Myer Horowitz Theatre (in SUB)  Silent auction at 6pm, concert from 7-9pm  Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door ◦ On sale starting mid-Oct  Come talk to us afterwards if you would like to: ◦ Perform in the concert ◦ Recommend a performer ◦ Help obtain silent auction items

23.  Be committed to the program  If you must miss a lesson, give adequate notice to the school & music teacher  Be motivated, be prepared, be creative in your teaching  Encourage your students to practice (such as giving rewards, etc)

24.  Be punctual to lessons  Be willing to commit time to HCPP fundraisers and other events  Be prompt with correspondence with HCPP student exec  Maintain good and up-to-date communication with HCPP & school/music teachers

25.  Choose students to be enrolled in the program  Ensure that the students will be committed  Be present or appoint a supervisor for all lesson days – does not have to directly supervise lesson, but be available in case of problems  Ensure that there is a piano available for lessons and for practice

26.  Encourage students and parents to participate in events  Be willing to discipline students if necessary  Be prompt with correspondence with HCPP Exec  Maintain good communication with volunteers  Provide schedule of holidays/field trips/special events to volunteer and HCPP student exec ahead of time

27.  Be committed to the program for the entire school year (Sept – April)  Avoid missing lessons without adequate notice to the music teacher & volunteer piano teacher  Be on time for lessons

28.  Practice regularly  Be respectful to the piano teacher  Parents: arrange transportation for child after the lesson ◦ maintain good communication with the music teacher ◦ be committed to the program, be supportive

30.  Email: hcpp@ualberta.ca (hcpp.edmonton@gmail.com also works)hcpp@ualberta.cahcpp.edmonton@gmail.com  Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/~hcpp/http://www.ualberta.ca/~hcpp/  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/uahcpp http://www.facebook.com/uahcpp

31.  Mondays 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM  Thursdays 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM  SUB Basement, Student Group Services Lounge, Office 0-40P

32.  About the program in general  Please save teaching questions for the teaching tips seminar

33.  All volunteers ◦ FOIP Form ◦ EPSB Registration Form  New volunteers only ◦ Reference Form (available online) ◦ Police Check  2 pieces of government-issued ID