Volunteer Resources and Support

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Training of Trainers: Computer and Internet Use For Development

  This publication contains a facilitator guide and participant reference manual. Together they provide a complete outline for the design and content of a basic ICT training of trainers (TOT). The content assumes trainees have a basic knowledge of computers and the Internet, therefore sessions focus primarily on enhancing participants' ability to transfer their knowledge to others. The outline is generic and should serve as a guide for trainers as they select and tailor sessions to their specific situations. At the end of the ICT TOT, Volunteers and others should be able to conduct effective computer technology and Internet training to help others better accomplish their development objectives; understand and apply participatory training methods that are effective in experiential learning situations; and learn how to tailor a training program to the needs of the audience.

  • Download PDF of Facilitator Guide (file size: 870 KB)
  • Download PDF of Participant Handbook (file size: 870 KB)

• Learning Local Environmental Knowledge Training Manual

  This manual serves as a complement to the Learning Local Environmental Knowledge Volunteer's Guide. The book suggests ways to introduce the process of community entry to prospective Volunteers while they are still in Pre-Service Training (PST), and strengthen competencies during subsequent In-Service Training (IST). Approaches for integrating these sessions in all aspects of Volunteer training (language, technical, cross-cultural and health) correspond with tools and exercises found in the Volunteer's guide.

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• Learning Local Environmental Knowledge Volunteer's Guide

  This handbook provides Volunteers with a structured way to learn about the biophysical, economic and social aspects of a host community during the initial months of service. They explore and discover how community members perceive and relate to their local natural resource base and over time, increase their understanding of local practices and livelihood strategies, becoming valuable assets for community development. This is an excellent tool for Volunteers to use in their role as a learner (See related publication, The Roles of the Volunteer in Development).

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• The New Project Design and Management Workshop Training Manual

  This manual uses an assets-based approach to project design and describes the process of helping communities identify existing resources and collectively prioritize their needs. Interactive training exercises show how to engage different groups within communities in the planning, design, and implementation of local development projects.

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• Roles of the Volunteer in Development

  This publication contains seven booklets, all of which help maximize Peace Corps Volunteers' effectiveness by addressing a different aspect of the capacity-building roles that Volunteers play. Each booklet has a chart delineating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for the role described; background readings; and activities designed to increase Volunteers' competence in that capacity. The booklets can be used in self-study or in conjunction with a trainer or other training material.

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  • Introduction Booklet

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  • Booklet 1: Role of the Volunteer as a Learner

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  • Booklet 2: Role of the Volunteer as a Change Agent

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  • Booklet 3: Role of the Volunteer as a Co-Trainer

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  • Booklet 4: Role of the Volunteer as a Co-Facilitator

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  • Booklet 5: Role of the Volunteer as a Project Co-Planner

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  • Booklet 6: Role of the Volunteer as a Mentor

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• Working with Supervisors and Counterparts

  This resource contains three sections that build on lessons learned by the Peace Corps to develop and enhance Volunteer/supervisor working relationships, and increase the effectiveness of Volunteers, community counterparts, Volunteer supervisors.

  Booklet One, Working with Supervisors and Counterparts, addresses the importance of working with supervisors and counterparts in capacity-building partnerships, provides various ways in which the partner relationships may be defined, and indicates how these local partners can be included in a two-year programming and training cycle, such as that of a Peace Corps Volunteer.

  Booklet Two, Developing a Supervisor and Counterpart Workshop, provides a sample one-day training workshop for supervisors and counterparts, as well as additional capacity-building training ideas and session plans.

  Booklet Three, A Supervisor/Counterpart Handbook, is a sample handbook for supervisors and counterparts, including a template, standard information, and suggested post-specific information—all of which is in the context of Peace Corps programming.

  • Booklet 1: Working with Supervisors and Counterparts

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  • Booklet 2: Developing a Supervisor and Counterpart Workshop

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  • Booklet 3: A Supervisor/Counterpart Handbook

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Last updated Oct 03 2008