Welcome to the next generation of After-School

“The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are.”

Agenda:Introduction

Culture of Excellence

Our Program

Safety Policies

Code of Conduct

Dress code

Tutoring tips

Paper work

Volunteer Orientation

Introduction

What does THINK stand for ?

Who are you?

Who am I?

What brought us together?

Introduction

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY&feature=related

THINK about it:

How can we prepare students for the future?

What does being a ‘learning organization’ mean?

Link to the Did You Know Video:

MISSIONTo provide high quality

academically-oriented out-of-school programs

to young people regardless of race, creed, or socio-economic status.

VISIONAll children will receive the support they need from family, school and community to enable them to reach their full potential and become

productive adults and responsible, contributing members of the community.

School Support Ecosystem

SaturdayPrograms

THINK Together believes that by providing different programs, it can partner with schools to build an

ecosystem of support around each school that more effectively boost student achievement.

To accomplish this WE need YOUR HELP! The opportunity to accomplish this is before us. The

question is, do we have the creativity and the will?

School Support Ecosystem

Culture Of Excellence

Agreements

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

Be Ready

Have FUN!

These four agreements are foundational for setting expectations and holding students,

staff and volunteers to highest of standards.

Servant Leadership

Youth Focus

Customer Focus

Trustworthy

Initiative

ResponsibilityTeamwork

Creativity

CommunicationProblem Solving

Culture of Excellence

Program FocusAcademics

• Curriculum support, homework assistance, and project-based learning

Enrichment • Visual and performing arts, technology and science

Health and Recreation• Sports, physical activities, nutrition education and group games

Youth Development• Leadership development, character education, healthy relationships

& choices, and community service opportunities

Program Highlights

C.A.T.C.H(Coordinated Approach To Children’s Health)

Harvest of the Month(Health and Nutrition)

Kidzlit(Reading and

Literacy)

CTP Science(Core Technology Program)See, Touch, Discover, Learn

Kids to College(Youth Development)

THINK Volunteers

Volunteers leave a lasting impression!

Volunteers are essential to the success of THINK Together!

Volunteers significantly reduce tutor-to-student ratios, thereby enhancing the quality of academic and enrichment

programs

The support and encouragement of our volunteers gives our students the motivation and tools they need to

overcome their obstacles and reach their full potential

THINK Together is proud to have 135,000 hours of volunteer service each

year

THINK Safety Policies

Supervision of Students THINK staff is responsible for the direct supervision of the program site. At no time

are volunteers left alone with children, a paid staff member must be present within reasonable distance.

Keep students within line of vision at all times. At any time you become aware of any violations of, or lack of compliance with these policies, please inform the Site Coordinator.

Confidentiality As Volunteers you may become aware of information during the course of your service

that must be kept confidential.

For example: financial data; student names, addresses, special needs; students’ parents’ personal and financial data; personnel information, etc.

The only instance in which a volunteer may break this policy is if a student’s health, safety, and/or well being are in danger. Any suspicion of neglect or sexual, physical, or emotional abuse should be reported immediately to the Site Coordinator.

THINK Safety PoliciesRestroom Policy Volunteers are not to use restrooms designated for students. The Site

Coordinator will identify restroom locations for volunteer use at the On-Site Orientation. Check with your Site Coordinator for specific restroom protocol at your site.

Emergency Procedures Accidents causing bodily harm are to be reported to the Site Coordinator, who

will take proper care in following standard emergency procedures. Volunteers who themselves suffer a potentially serious injury should report to the

Site Coordinator when it happens. Check with your Site Coordinator for safety training and evacuation procedures

at your site.

Diligence Safety conditions largely derive from common sense and diligence related to

behavior and work environment. Students must be supervised to play and study safely. Inappropriate running, climbing, game playing, pushing, et cetera must be stopped.

THINK Code of Conduct

Appropriate language, manner, and conduct at the site are expected at all times. The following are examples of inappropriate conduct:

Cursing, derogatory and offensive remarks

Bullying, threatening comments or intimidating gestures

Use or display of tobacco, sexual materials, drugs and alcohol

Sexually oriented discussions, jokes, questions or gestures

Relationships among all participants in the THINK Together After School programs must be maintained in a respectful and professional manner.

Inappropriate physical contact and flirtatious behavior is unacceptable.

Staff and volunteers are never to initiate physical contact with the students. Remember, some people do not like to be touched. Respect boundaries.

For security purposes:All volunteers must sign in and out each time they attend the THINK Together program, indicating arrival and departure times. Please not sign-in procedures will vary at each site.

All sites must wear a name/ I.D tag while at the site

Regular volunteer attendance is important to consistently provide high quality services. Should you not be able to attend, please call the site coordinator as soon as possible.

THINK Together PoliciesDress Code• All THINK volunteers must dress professionally, use modest attire and

closed-toe shoes

Examples of unacceptable clothing:• Clothing that looks like sleepwear or work-out wear• Transparent attire • Skirts, shorts shorter than 2 inches above the knee• Pants that expose underwear; baggy pants• Hats or caps • Flip-flop style shoes• No visible tattoos• No lip, mouth or eyebrow piercing jewelry. No plugs.• Hair colors must be natural looking (e.g. no green, orange, purple,

wildly streaked, etc.)• Halter tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops or other tops that expose

undergarments• Shirts with inappropriate references to drugs, alcohol, sex other

referenced deemed inappropriate for THINK together or School site

The Next Step!Make sure you complete our Online Application at www.thinktogether.org/Volunteers.htm

Contact your nearest THINK Together Regional Office to complete your placement.

Orange County Region:OCVolunteer@thinktogether.org or 714-543-3807

Los Angeles County Region LAVolunteer@thinktogether.org or 562-236-3831

Foothill (Azusa, Duarte, Ontario and Rancho):FHVolunteer@thinktogether.org or 909-983-4000

Inland Empire RegionIEVolunteer@thinktogether.org or 909-503-1070

Welcome!