coachart volunteer training · materials pickup. introduce yourself! ... awards, guest...
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Training Overview
● About CoachArt
● Best practices in interacting with our families
● Organizational Policies
Our Mission
CoachArt’s mission is to create a transformative arts and athletics community for families impacted by childhood chronic illness.
Chronic Illness and CoachArt Kids
A chronic physical illness is one that:
● Affects a physical part of the body, such as cancer, diabetes, asthma● Requires 3 months or more of
consistent treatment/care● Is not solely developmental or
cognitive
CoachArt students are ages
5-18 years old
In-Home Lesson ActivitiesCulinary Arts:Baking, Cooking
Music: Drums, Guitar, Piano, Voice
Performing Arts: Acting/Theater, Improv/Comedy, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern Tap
Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Martial Arts, Golf, Yoga
Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Digital Art, Photography
Literary Arts: Songwriting, Poetry
Before The Match
● Matches based on interest, location, time availability.
● Design a lesson outline● Arrange for lesson
materials pickup.● Introduce yourself!
During The Lesson
● Communicate with
CoachArt & family.
● Save receipts.
● Rollover? Change activity
or student? Take a break?
Lessons Timeline
● Week 1: Introduction○ CoachArt representative present, volunteer intros,
expectations, skills assessments
● Week 2 - 7: Programming
● Week 8: Wrap Up + Celebration: ○ Awards, guest athlete/artist or special event
The Impact of Chronic Illness on a Child
● Physical changes● Mood changes● Embarrassment● Hard to make/keep friends● May not be able to
participate in mainstream activities
● Financial limitations
Impact of Illness on the Family
Siblings may develop feelings of:NeglectSadnessJealousy
EmbarrassmentAngerIsolation
Parents may be:Stressed EmotionalTired OverwhelmedProtective
What should you do?Be sensitive Embrace patienceBe flexiblel
Go-To Techniques
“The lesson has to be…moving
and changing to meet the needs of the child or adolescent’s
creative curiosity, drive, limitations and strengths, as opposed to
fulfilling one’s own goal of
teaching everything one
knows.”
- Photography Volunteer,
Marcus Bockman
● Treat kids like they are NOT sick● Make adjustments as you see limitations
come up● Avoid Assuming Preferences● Kids may be shy at first; you can ask fun
questions to help them open up● Work together and side-by- side● Activity is a vehicle for social interaction.
Other Tips and Tricks
● One simple objective per day and set a goal!● Build toward a greater project!● Create a secret handshake!● Have a plan B.
Social Media
*If students or families are in a photo, request permission from them directly to post first, no last names or confidential info*Facebook: CoachArt
Instagram: CoachArtorg Twitter: CoachArtorgTag #iheartcoachart
Confidentiality
● Anything you learn or hear about must remain confidential
● “Need-to-know” disclosure
● Never ask, but families may disclose
● Diagnosis and health issues
● Contact information● Personal and economic
information
Families trust us What is confidential information?
** If you learn that someone is hurting him/herself or others, report to a parent, supervisor, or CoachArt immediately.
Health and Safety
Successful precautions as a CoachArt Volunteer:
● DO NOT expose yourself to any bodily fluids● If a child cuts him/herself, have the parent or
guardian attend to it● Cancel if you are under-the-weather● Always wash hands before and after lesson ● Always sanitize materials before and after lesson
Reminders Boundaries● Confirm presence of guardian/supervisor● Check with CoachArt before seeing your student
outside of lesson ● DO NOT drive students in your carCommunication● Call CoachArt with concerns, scheduling issues,
activity expenses● No communication = deactivation Dress Code● Comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes!