Volunteen's Expectation
When assisting with supervision, Volunteen's are the Staff's 2nd or 3rd ____________?
Eyes and Ears
What is the color of the morning & afternoon sign in sheet?
Morning: Pink
Afternoon: Green
How many groups are the campers split into during rotation?
3
If you are running late for your shift or cannot make your shift, who should you try and contact?
Ms. Yolanda, Front Desk
714-741-5768
Name 3 staff in Summer Program (Excluding Ms. Alexis and Ms. Yolanda) you can talk to when there is an incident or accident?
Ms. Alexa , Ms. Natalie, Ms. Nicole, Ms. Abby, Ms. Andrea, Ms. Angelica, Mr. Binh, Mr. Alex.
True or False
You can be on your phone while "On the Clock"
FALSE:
Your phone and headphones should be put away until the end of your shift. If there is an emergency, notify staff.
What day is the SUMMER PROGRAM field trip?
Thursday, July 17
What do Summer Program participants need to do in order to go to the bathroom? (2 things)
1. Tell a Staff
2. Grab Bathroom Pass
TRUE OR FALSE: Texting is an acceptable way to call out of your shift?
FALSE:
Volunteens must try and call the center's main desk line: 714-741-5768
You are helping with the 1st & 2nd grade craft for the day, you notice one of the participants is frustrated with how their craft is coming out. The staff in charge is helping another participant. What would you do?
- Talk to the kid and figure out why they feel frustrated about their art.
- help them figure out what they would need to make their art the way they'd like.
- Work with the kid
- encourage the kid to keep going and trying.
Name 3 ways you support staff
Support staff by engaging in activities with participants
Prepare activities/ craft materials and samples (if needed)
Help motivate and guide participants with activities
Assist with supervision “Staff’s 2nd or 3rd eyes and ears”
Open doors for participants/ Escorting little ones
Provide participants reminders
sit down, raise your hand, pay attention
Reminding participants of rules
Report to group staff with any issues, questions, concerns, etc.
What times do the Kid's Cafe Program run? (Hint there are two)
Lunch- 12:00PM -12:30PM
Snack- 2:30PM - 3:00PM
TRUE OR FALSE: An Incident is
Unwanted consequences
Consist of property damage
Unexpected Hazard
Minor injury to no injury
Discussions
TRUE
What is Ms. Alexa's title at the center?
Program Specialist for Youth Programs
You are with a group of 5th & 6th graders. Every time you’re in this group, you sit in the back of the class waiting for instructions from the staff on what to do. One day a staff tells you that you are not helping and that you need to take more initiative. How do you respond?
- take more initiative
- participate with the 1st & 2nd graders (join in on activities)
- check in with staff before activities start to see where you are needed
TRUE OR FALSE: VolunTEEN Shirts are to be worn during every shift
True
If you get to your shift at 12:09 PM when you were suppose to get there at 12:00 PM, how would you write the time down/ how would you round?
Round up; 12:15PM
If there is a Skill Building Opportunity you are interested in, when should you sign up?
Monday & Tuesday (Some days may be switch, sign ups will be out the week before)
TRUE OR FALSE:
Staff & Volunteens are allowed to give youth permission to use the restroom
FALSE
Only staff are allowed to give youth permission to use the restroom
During dodgeball, two boys start arguing about whether they are out or not. A staff pulls them to the side and tries to handle the situation. The other participants are standing around and getting rowdy about wanting to continue the game. What can you do to help support the staff at this time?
Help continue the game. Keep the participants engaged until staff can take over again.
What is considered acceptable jewelry to wear?
small earrings, Studs.
No septums, hoops, or flashy body jewelry
What time does Rotation 2 start during summer programming?
10:30am
True or False: You are allowed to open the door for participants
True:
ONLY staff and Volunteens can open the door (No participants)
What is the Main desk phone number? (NO CHEATING)
714-741-5768
During an indoor activity, you notice two girls are excluding another girl. The little girl is upset and starts to cry. While the staff talk to the other two girls, what can you do to help the girl who is crying?
- talk to her and see if there's an activity they can do together.
- do an activity with her and other participants together so they don't feel alone.