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Section 4: Orientation/Outline Session

Outline for Orientation Session

  1. Welcome (5 minutes)

  2. Introductions (presenters and participants) (5 minutes)

  3. Ice breakers (if large group) (10 minutes)

  4. Part I -- Who are We? (15 minutes)
    CAP Program Programs offered at this centre Centre aims, values, future plans
    Who is involved :
    • staff
    • volunteers
    • clients

  5. Part II --The Volunteer Program (20 minutes)
    Positions and the importance of their contribution
    Policies and procedures*
    Facilities and equipment
    Requirements
    Benefits
    Record keeping
    Time lines
    Key events that the volunteer can attend

  6. BREAK (Coffee, doughnuts, juice) (15 minutes)

  7. Part III -- Housekeeping (30 minutes)
    Tour of centre
    Introduction to volunteers, staff, clients not included above
    Dress code
    Parking
    Coatroom
    Where to take breaks
    Washroom location
    Sign in/ out procedure
    Phone numbers to call if unable to attend etc.

  8. Questions (10 minutes)

 

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