u niversity of n otre d ame ’ s t ake t en p rogram welcome to our volunteers!

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME’S

TAKE TEN PROGRAM

Welcome to our Volunteers!

TAKE TEN IS VERY GLAD YOU’RE HERE!!WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

SOME OF THE “NUTS AND BOLTS” OF BEING A VOLUNTEER WITH TAKE TEN Volunteer app. and waivers

submitted electronically at www.taketen.nd.edu.

Volunteers adhere to University’s Protection of Children Policy

Applications should indicate schedule and preferences. Docs. should be submitted ASAP!!!

As soon as school placements are made, teams should meet and vols. should read the curriculum online. (Use ND userid and password or Userid: taketen and Password:Taketen10

We begin in schools the week of February 2nd.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A TAKE TEN VOLUNTEER?

Refer to the top sheet of packet

Volunteers are assigned to a team that travels to a school once a week to deliver Take Ten lessons

Volunteers plan lessons together before each session

Each week, volunteers work through a concept on a different part of conflict resolution

Volunteers provide a positive force for the development of non-violence skills in local children

Vols. need to follow school rules and always be on time, courteous, etc.

Ask a fellow student about her or his experiences!

Talk to Ellen at office hours: Fridays, 3:30-5:00, Dorothy Day Room at Geddes Hall (CSC)

DRESS CODE DOS AND DON’TSHANDOUT

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The newest trend in girl-oriented dress code issues (Just think, this slide replaced one featuring bare midriffs!)

AND, GUYS, WE DON’T WANT TO LEAVE YOU OUT!

This is obviously a problem! But, so is this . . .

MANDATORY REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSEHANDOUT

Working closely with children can lead to disclosure of information making you suspect child abuse or neglect.

If this happens, you MUST report it to your immediate supervisor (depends on site and timing)

You should listen closely to the child and gather information without overwhelming child with questions

You must tell the child that you are a mandated reporter and must share the information with your supervisor; you cannot reveal what the child has disclosed to anyone else. (The two sides of confidentiality.)

Your supervisor will make the report to the Department of Child Protection Services, but your duty is only satisfied when your supervisor makes the report, if that is what is deemed required.

Full details in handouts or contact Ellen Kyes

THE TAKE TEN PHILOSOPHY

Take Ten’s vision:Youth, when faced with conflict, will use the

skills acquired from Take Ten to successfully resolve conflict non-violently.

The definition of CONFLICT:A disagreement between two or more people;

it is an inevitable part of daily life.Take Ten’s Definition of VIOLENCE:Anything that causes harm, be it physical or

emotional, to others, yourself, or to your surroundings.

VALUES AND PRINCIPLES FORM THE NEXT BLOCK IN OUR FOUNDATION

For the younger set, we play Two Truths and One Lie

Two Ethics Debates:1. Katrina Housing

Debate2. Bio Ethics YOU MUST USE YOUR

OWN VALUES TO MAKE THESE CHOICES . . .

A WORD FROM OUR DEPUTY TAKE TEN DIRECTOR

Torey Tokarski, Deputy Director, an AmeriCorps Member

vtokarsk@nd.edu She will be at office

hours when I’m not Torey is making

volunteer placements, coordinating teams, etc.

SOME WORDS FROM FELLOW STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

Listen to your Team Managers and Learn!

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THE TAKE TEN TEAM ANDREAL LESSONS WE USE WITH LOCAL STUDENTS . . .Questions from the lesson?

Many points in your handouts are covered by the content in the lessons . . .

DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES (HANDOUT)

Review the handout sheet particular to the children you’ll be working with

If you have to err, err on the side of preparing for children younger than you actually have

If you speak or act inappropriately for their age, regroup and try again. Let the teacher know that you know you goofed; they’ll forgive and help you.

SOME BASICS FOR ANY LESSONS (HANDOUTS) Always start sessions

with a review—you can create your own reviews or use games in Ellen’s office

Develop quiet-down methods.

Anytime games are a staple Smiley Face Telephone Heads Up Seven Up Your own

LESSON PLANNING—IT’S A MUST!!! (HANDOUT)

Team needs to meet at least one day prior to your session

Write down what chapter or concept you’re covering, who’s doing what, what supplies or books you need, and how much time each portion will take

Review of handout examples

ANY QUESTIONS?????

THANK YOU AND WELCOME TO A GREAT SEMESTER!