Member Orientation
Introduce new members to the world of service
Orientation sets the stage for a successful service term. As a supervisor or program manager, one of your first and most important responsibilities is to prepare members for their service term. Incoming participants need to understand the big picture of national service—its history, culture, and the critical role it plays in tackling community challenges.
Locally, members need to learn about their specific program, sponsor organizations (if applicable), and community needs. Members also should understand how service differs from employment, and what is expected of them at their sites.
Orientations come in all sizes, shapes, and durations, depending on the program characteristics and audience. To learn more about setting up your Orientation, this section is divided into four general topics:
- Elements of an Orientation
- Methods of an Orientation
- Fundamentals of an Orientation
- Orientation Topics
You'll also want to investigate all the resources in the Member Training, Planning for Life After AmeriCorps, and Designing Effective Trainings sections of this site.
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