Dictionarycom The purpose of the program is to build a network of advocates in counties and across the state to support the FCS program 2 Types of Volunteers Advocate Work with legislators and stakeholders to advocate for FCS programs ID: 1018196
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2. VolunteerA person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking, willingly and without pay.Dictionary.comThe purpose of the program is to build a network of advocates in counties and across the state to support the FCS program.2
3. Types of VolunteersAdvocateWork with legislators and stakeholders to advocate for FCS programs3
4. Types of VolunteersPromoterParticipate in public awareness campaigns and marketing programs to the public.4
5. Types of VolunteersTeacherDeliver established curriculum in the 3 healthies.5
6. TimelineBegin Recruitment – Nov. 1, 2016Email Linnette or Joanna if interested Start sending names of enrolled volunteers to Linnette – Jan. 1, 2017Deadline to complete application & online training – March 15, 2017 New Volunteer Orientation – March 21, 20176
7. Application ProcessComplete volunteer applicationWith application, receive written volunteer position description outlining responsibilities & scope Read, agree to, and annually sing the volunteer standards of behaviorSubmit at least 2 referencesComplete screening interviewComplete non-fingerprint background checkComplete initial online trainingParticipate in new volunteer orientation (3/21)
8. Common QuestionsQ1: What if I already have volunteers, how can we make a smooth transition?A1: Work with them to decide what their interest is. Do they want to be a certified volunteer? They can continue in the capacity they are in, but it would be great to transition them into being a certified volunteer.8
9. Common QuestionsQ2: What if I have a volunteer that is already certified in another program area?A2: All they need to do is to complete the FCS application. Much of the information can be transferred – references, background checks, etc. They will still need to go through the FCS orientation process.9
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11. For more information, contact:Joanna Fifner – fifner.2@osu.eduLinnette Goard – goard.1@osu.edu