Presenters: Melissa Horr , Zoe Yu, and Kathy Mai

The Value of Volunteers•Mentors –Big Brothers/ Big Sisters for the students• Tutors – Assist in academics• Teacher Assistants – Help teachers accomplish objectives•

Ice Breaker Game with Kathy

ORIENTATION WORKSHOP AGENDAWhat is this program that I signed up for?

GBCCS Volunteer Program: Mission & ValuesUplift: Mission & Values

Activity 1: Personal Mission & ValuesWhat is the program schedule and what’s

expected?Uplift ScheduleExpectations & Safety Policies

Activity 2: My Summer Goals: What do I expect to achieve/accomplish?

GBCCS Volunteer ProgramMission: Develop and engage community

high school students’ strengths and personalities for meaningful involvement with the community service programs.

Vision Statement: “Making a difference in our own lives and the lives of others by developing and serving with our unique strengths and personalities.”

Volunteer Program Values1. Volunteering

o Giving of one’s personal time and energy.

o Developing one’s personality and strengths.

2. Personal Growth

3. Commitmento Participating all hours, days, and weeks signed up for from beginning to end.

Uplift After School & Summer SchoolMission: To inspire and provide opportunities

for learning and group interaction through fun activities, field trips, and skill-building.

Uplift Values1. Culture2. Learning3. Discipline 4. Attitude

VALUES 1 & 21. Culture 2. LearningAppreciate the value of

family language and culture while developing second language skills and learning about other cultures.

Develop a love of learning.

VALUES 3 & 43. Discipline 4. Positive ATTITUDEFocus on good behavior,

manners, and dedication to do their BEST, NEAT work.

Contribute to a positive environment through an “Uplifting” attitude towards oneself, activities, work, and each other.

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Personal Mission & Values examples

UPLIFT Schedule – Mon & Tues/ThursMonday

“Learning to be Uplifting” Orientation Circle

Math/English/Science Activities

Library TripTuesday/Thursday

Chinatown Neighborhood Center Pool & Gym Trip

Frog Pond & Boston Common Park Activities

Mandarin classWorkbook Time

UPLIFT Schedule – Wed & FriWednesday

Math/Science/Social Studies Activities

Culinary & Arts/Crafts Activities

FridayField trips!

Expectations1. PARTICIPATE! Encourage student participation & positive

attitude• Dress code - Modest, Neat, & Clean - While your presence

is important to us, you may be sent home for unacceptable dress.

• No midriff (long t-shirts; no bikini tops for pool)• Tank tops /Shorts are okay - use taste (no tube tops, be

careful of length)• Shirts and shoes required. - We require students to wear

sneakers on field trips. • Appropriate for daily activities; dress is not an excuse to

not participate - know the schedule ahead of time. 2. Early Morning - ARRIVE ON TIME! 8:55 am - Especially on

Pool & Gym days3. T-traveling – LINE UP! – Encourage student discipline &

good behavior

Safety Policies1. Please do not share food with students.

• Excuse me, I learned in Kindergarten to share! Why not?

Allergy/contamination concerns!2.Please refrain from use of iPod, cell phone, or any other electronic devices

(at all times, including on the train!). • Excuse me, I work better with music… Can I please use my iPod?

While I appreciate your desire to work better, your full attention is needed on the students and job requirements.

• Excuse me, I have an important phone call!

Please check with teacher and make your call away from the students if permitted.

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Safety Policies (continued)3. Please give your full attention on all the students (not only one) and job requirements – save your personal to-do-list for home, including personal conversations.

4. Your eyes and ears are important to us – If you “see something, say something.” (e.g., a child is missing.)

5. All information regarding students is strictly confidential and should not be shared with others, except for teachers and staff.

6. Do not accept inappropriate behavior from students – do not let them hit you or take advantage of your tutoring help!

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Safety Policies – Social Networking7. The following offenses can cost you your position, positive references from the program, and more:

• Contact with students on AIM, Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking is inappropriate and strictly prohibited! Under NO circumstances should you give out your personal contact information to students or accept theirs or their friend requests if they happen to find you.

• Photos of students are not to be posted online, under any circumstances. Students must be cropped out! Parents, ultimately, have the rights to photos of their students for the protection of the children. They may be your photos but the children are not yours to publish!

• Do not slander (negative talk) against the program, participants, or staff online under any circumstances.

• Please DO use the Facebook Group: Amazing Volunteers of Uplift to connect with past, present, and future volunteers.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is my job description?

Assist teachers in behavior management, academic help, supervising students, and administrative needs

Participate in all activitiesWhen is my break time?

Varies by day and is based on needs (Request 15 minutes if needed by asking the teacher)

Lunch is with the students Other Questions?

Final Thoughts from the President

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Contact InformationMelissa H., Uplift Lead Teacher, 207-400-

7837

Zoe Yu, Uplift Lead Teacher, 781-888-2820

Kathy Mai, Volunteer Coordinator, 617-858-9936

Mrs. Yan, Uplift Site Coordinator, 617-472-9470