Volunteer Training Angel Tree University - Online

Angel Tree University

Overview | The System | Courses

The University is set up for Angel Tree Online Volunteer Training

Each volunteer has:• An account• Assigned course(s)• Reference material

Church Coordinator

Video Course

11 Lessons

To be used with the Church Coordinator Kit

In Prison Sign Up Coordinator

Certificate Course

Requires Interaction

4 Modules

9 Lessons Total

Area Coordinator

Prerequisite:Church Coordinator Training

Certificate Course

Interactive

2 Modules

7 Lessons Total

2012 Future Courses

Family Embraced

Ministry ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication MentoringCoachingDelegation and

more!

Online – On Demand Learning

Overview | The System | Courses

Volunteers will receive a log in after they become registered volunteers.

There is a welcome video and a log in area on the front screen.

Taking a Course

To take a course click on the course then the lesson

Percentage of completion will be displayed as the learner moves through the course

Resources

Everything on each kit CD will also be available in the learning center

•Brochures•Templates•Forms•Ministry Tools

And the entire course content for review

Administration

Angel Tree Staff can have some access to administration functions

Future capabilities include:•Discussion boards•Chat groups•Wikis for knowledge sharing•Group emails and more

A Note About Online Learning

Online learning is NOT for everyone

It is a resource

Designed to train more people, more effectively

Do not rely on the LMS – use it as a tool

Preparation and Recruitment

Lesson 1 What is Angel Tree?Angel Tree Christmas Guidelines

Lesson 2 Step 1: Get with the ProgramStep 2: Recruit your TeamStep 3: Invite the Guests of Honor

Contact by MailContact by Phone

Lesson 3 Step 4: Now Get Everyone InvolvedPrepare the Angel TagsCoding SuggestionPrepare Tracking CardsThe TreeOther PreparationsCollecting GiftsStoring the GiftsGift-Wrapping Party

Lesson 4 Angel Tree Resource CD Contents

Gift Delivery and Evangelism

Lesson 1 The Real Meaning of Angel TreeDelivering the Gifts

Home DeliveryChurch PartiesOpen House

Lesson 2 Sharing the GospelChallenges Prisoners’ Children

FacePrayPresent the GospelEvangelism Talking Points

Lesson 3 Report the Good News

Going Beyond Christmas

Lesson 1 Family Embraced Overview

Lesson 2 Steps to Expanding your Angel Tree Ministry Beyond Christmas

Extending your Ministry

Lesson 3 Helping Kids Find Jesus this Summer Through Camping

Mentoring

Lesson 4 Angel Tree CollaboratorsShare Your Angel Tree Story

Understanding the IPSU Mission

Lesson 1 - Angel Tree OverviewThe Angel Tree Process

Lesson 2 - Prison Sign-Up Coordinator Mission

Who is an IPSU Volunteer?The Mission of the IPSU

CoordinatorQualifications and

ResponsibilitiesTimeline

Lesson 3 - Available Resources Event InformationVolunteer InformationTemplatesPromotion

Supporting the Prison Chaplain

Lesson 1 - The Prison ChaplainThe role of the PrisonView the Angola Chaplain video

4:30Lesson 2 - Prison Chaplain on Sign Up Day

Chaplain Quick Start VideoInitial Meeting AgendaEvent CalendarFollow Up Activities

Recruiting and Training your Volunteers

Lesson 1 – Recruiting and Clearing Volunteers

Recruiting ActivitiesClearance Process

Lesson 2 - Training your VolunteersBasics of In-Prison MinistryParticipation Forms

Lesson 3 – Prison SecurityDo’s and Don’tsIPSU Day Attire

Sign Up Day and Follow Up

Lesson 1 - Setting up the area and assigning responsibilities

Prisoner Sign Up VideoLesson 2 - Managing the Paperwork

Understanding the Area Coordinator Mission

Lesson 1 –Angel Tree OverviewIntroductory Video (3 minutes)Building Local Relationships

 Lesson 2- The Vital Role of Area Coordinators

Children of the IncarceratedIt Starts with a Gift

 

Area Coordinator Activities

Lesson 1 - Recruiting and Retaining ChurchesThe Recruiting Process for ChurchesCompatibility ProcessIntroducing Angel Tree

Lesson 2 - Organizing Your ActivitiesChronological ActivitiesChurch Specific Activities The Decision Making Process

Lesson 3 – Supporting Church CoordinatorsSupport and GuidanceGoing Beyond Christmas

Questions?