Below are materials for local volunteer trainings; powerpoint presentations for in person trainings, powerpoint presentations for webinar trainings and other materials to download and use as additional resources. As trainings are developed and revised they will be added to this page.
live volunteer training workshops
Use the power points below for in person trainings
WEBINARS
Use the power points below for webinar trainings and review the Webinar Training Criteria and Best Practices to keep participants engaged.
YFU Compliance Review
Time Needed: 45 minutes
Purpose: This webinar will identify compliance requirements for student and host family support and describe the volunteer actions that are associated with the requirements.
First Student Visit & SEE Visits
Time Needed: 60 minutes
Purpose: This webinar will give volunteers the tools to establish trust, share YFU policies and emphasize the importance of communication with both the student and the host family. SEE (Student Environment Evaluation) visits are also discussed as well as how to complete the online process documentation.
Handout to accompany First Student Visits
Host Family Interviewing
Time Needed: 90 minutes
Purpose: This webinar will give volunteers the tools and knowledge to carry out a host family interview. Showing volunteers where to find resources and entering the report online, as well as sharing interview best practices are key components of the the training.
After leading this webinar, please send participants this handout: Summary of Host Family Interviewing and Screenshots.
International Students’ Re-Entry Orientation Webinar
Time Needed: 90 minutes
Purpose: Prepare students to return to their home country. Logistics, saying goodbye, and the stages of Re- Entry will be reviewed so IS can successfully reintegrate their “New Me” when they return home.
After leading this webinar, send participants these two tools: Readjustment Tips and The Goodbye Timeline
YFU Guiding Principles and Tools for Success- coming soon
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Host Family Placement Overview- coming soon
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Training and Facilitation Resources
Webinar Training Tips
Best Practices Handout
Characteristics of an Effective Trainer
Community Trainer Self Assessment– a tool to use to reflect on skills and think about ways to improve
Learning Styles
Examples and Verbs for Cognitive Process Level
Area Representative Training Manual