GOALS
What does GOALS stand for?
Growth Opportunities through Athletics, Learning, and Service
What entity is paying your salary?
AmeriCorps Vista
How long is your lunch break?
1 hour on or off site
What do you do when an individual has a nose bleed?
Have them tilt their head forward and pinch the bridge of their nose.
Who does GOALS serve?
Low-income/at-risk youth & Adults with physical and developmental different abilities.
Name at least three GOALS programs.
GOALS for Valadez, GOALS for ABC, GOALS for Oakview, GOALS Everybody Counts, GOALS Valcrest Camp, GOALS Summer of Service, Teach for GOALS, AmeriCorps, GOALS Part time.
Name at least two places/times where you should not be wearing your AmeriCorps or GOALS shirt
Church event, political campaigns, out drinking
How many hours will you complete a week?
36 Hours
What are the 3 parts of the intruder response guide?
Hide, lockdown, take action
Who is the current GOALS mascot?
Puffball
What else started at the same time as GOALS?
Anaheim Ice and the Mighty Ducks NHL team
What is a VAD?
VAD (VISTA Assignment Description) explains the goal of the overall project, the objective of the assignment, and member activities.
Who will complete your evaluations at the end of your service term?
AmeriCorps Supervisor (Iraj & Nancy)
What is the first step when dealing with cuts and minor injuries?
Assess the situation
Name the 5 projects this summer.
ABC, PYLUSD sites (Rio, Melrose, Glenview), Everybody Counts, Oak Canyon, Camp Valcrest
Who was the first executive director of GOALS?
David Wilk
What does VISTA stand for, and why was it started?
VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) was founded in 1965 as a national service program to fight poverty in America.
After how many weeks must timesheets be submitted?
Every two weeks
After 5 minutes. Start timing the seizure as soon as it starts
Who is the showerhouse at the camp named after? Provide the name.
Dave's dog - Shorkey
What is the GOALS mission?
To create team-oriented, free, long-term social development opportunities for low-income youth in areas of high need
What is the difference between VISTA and Summer Associates?
VISTA = indirect service
Summer Associate = direct service
What happens if you forget to sign in/out?
Those hours will not count and must be made up.
List the 5 parts of the incident command system.
Incident commanders, logistics/supplies, first aid/triage, parent reunification, student supervision
Name every member of core staff.
Huicho, Guero (Elias), Grace, Nancy, Monica, Iraj, Buck, Dave