The Mazda Foundation has supported the work of The School Volunteer Program with a generous grant for the 2010 calendar year.
The Foundation is dedicated to building a better tomorrow through support of meaningful programs that make a difference - a compatible fit with SVP's 'mentors making a difference'.
We welcome and acknowledge the valued support of the Foundation and all contributors to our work and we are grateful for the shared vision thats brings about such partnerships to deliver mentoring in schools across WA.
Training
The School Volunteer Program provides orientation, education and information workshops to meet the needs of the Volunteer Mentor position.
VOLUNTEER MENTOR ORIENTATION
The Department of Education & Training guidelines specify that each new Volunteer Mentor complete an Orientation Workshop (3hrs) which will provide an overview of the SVP organisation, staff, programs and the Volunteer Mentor’s role.
The orientation includes:
• an understanding of the organisational mandate and structure of the volunteer position
• an understanding of the volunteer role, as part of SVP, school team and overall program
• information about workshops, support and feedback
• discussion of the philosophy of volunteering and expectations of the role
• information on the rules, regulations and principles of the schools
Please click here for Orientation Workshop dates and venues.
INFORMATION WORKSHOPS
Information workshops are conducted at varied times and venues during the year and are an important part of The School Volunteer Program. They have been designed to meet the identified needs of the volunteers and the requirements of the children and schools participating in the program
Examples of topics covered in these workshops are:
• Drugs, Young People and You
• Communication & Listening Skills
• Reading Made Easy
• Issues Facing Young People Today
Please click here for Information Workshop dates and venues.
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