Volunteer Pre-Session Fall 2022

Volunteer Pre-Session Fall 2022

Covid Changes

Volunteer Do's & Do Not's

-Rebound is a mask friendly building, please do what makes you comfortable

-Please follow current Public Health guidelines

-Few program changes (Sami to discuss)

DO

Be a positive role model

Never exchange contact information with a youth

Confidentiality

Attendance & punctuality

Participate

Have a positive outlook

Non-judgemental

Provide consistency & support

Have fun!

Message from Michelle

DO NOT

Touch a youth to discipline/maintain order - strict "hands-off" policy

Give unsolicited advice/counselling - volunteers are facilitators, not professional counsellors

Have contact with a youth outside of Rebound

Degrade youth with name-calling, yelling, threatening, teasing

Dictate what you think are the youths' needs

Be judgemental - the issue is not what the youth has done, but how positive changes can be based on Rebound lessons

Keep any secrets for the youth - report any concerns to program coordinator

Evaluate youth based on their ideas/beliefs

Agenda

Message from Michelle

Introduction of Staff & Volunteers

Ice Breaker

Programs & Guidelines

Coach Roles & Expectations

Covid Changes

Future volunteer training opportunities

Questions

Fall Programs 2022

Choices JR

10 week program that focuses on decision-making, coping skills, and harm-reduction for youth ages8-12

Volunteers - Mary Lou, Paul, Kelly & Steven

Life Choices

Staff and volunteers utilize interactive activities, behaviour rehearsals and video clips to illustrate the weekly topics. The goal is to increase self-esteem, improve relationships and encourage pro-social skills, all while having fun in a relaxed safe environment.

Volunteers - Leanne, Noreen, Dave & Natasha

TAG

works with youth who identify as male between the ages of 8-12 to develop skills and techniques to address impulse control, aggression, positive decision-making, bullying and building healthy friendships.

Volunteers - Justin & Paul

Staff & Volunteer Introductions

Staff

- name, job title & how long you have been with Rebound

Volunteers

- name, what program you are volunteering for & how long you have been volunteering with Rebound

Two Truths & A Lie

Volunteer Guidelines

1. Always be on time (Coaches are asked to arrive at least 15 min. before program starts)

2. Attend every scheduled session. Parents/caregivers are required to call Rebound office if their child is unable to attend. (Coaches are asked to call the Rebound office & connected with program coordinator if unable to attend).

3. The youth should be encouraged to participate in each session to the best of their ability.

4. Confidentiality is important at Rebound. What is said here stays HERE!

5. Youth are supervised at all times while at Rebound.

6. Don't criticize or put others down, treat others the way you would like to be treated.

7. Be respectful of yourself, your space and each other.

8. Come to each session with an openmind, an understanding attitude and with your volunteer hat on. This is a time to take of your other hats and focus on the youth.