in a conversation circle. introductions what ccsyr is all about getting to know you learning...
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Introductions What CCSYR is all aboutGetting to know you
Learning ObjectivesWhat is Conversation Circle?Expectations of your volunteer roleImpact of your role
Defining knowledge, skills, attitudes for being a Volunteer
Role play Discussion (Questions)
Agenda
CCSYR is a not for profit, social service agency working since 1980; delivering a comprehensive array of services to address the social needs of the rapidly expanding communities of York Region
Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors
Inclusive, multicultural organization embracing many faiths and languages
WHO WE ARE…..
We envision that Catholic Community Services of York Region will be recognized as the leading community-based agency in York Region
OUR VISION……
To serve, within the Catholic social justice tradition, the diverse needs of individuals, families and communities, by providing a broad array of programs and services to help them to reach their potential
OUR MISSION
NEW IMMIGRANTS
SETTLEMENT SERVICES
JOB SEARCH
WORKSHOPS
SEPYR
LSP
IN Program
COMMUNITY
SupportGroups
Focus onFathers
Parenting Groups
CounselingServices
CCSYR SERVICES
WHAT IS YOUR ROLE?
CHALLENGING
INSPIRING
MOTIVATING
“fa·cil·i·ta·tion/fəˌsiliˈtāSHən/ Noun: The action of facilitating something.
To asssist in making a process easier.The enhancement of the response of a neuron to a stimulus following prior stimulation.
Your relationship with the participant is a two way process that is –MotivatingInspiringChallenging Your role is powerful for personal developmentand an empowerment tool for the participant
Have time to commit to the conversation sessions
Be open and approachable Be able to encourage independence in the
participants
EXPECTATIONS OF YOUR ROLE
Creates a culture of acceptance and inclusion
Reinforces cultural norms and values
Allows new comers to have a smother transition into Canadian society
IMPACTS OF YOUR ROLE
To create networking/ information supports among the mentees
To assist and direct professionals obtain valuable volunteer experience, that will create opportunities for pathways towards meeting requirements or their educational/ career development needs
To help mentees identify alternative choices in the areas of their expertise or study to compliment or broaden their current set of skills
To create connections for future relevant work based references
To become a future mentor to other professionals
The Mentorship Program
1. As this is an ongoing program assisting newcomers through the process of integration and adaptation, both mentors and mentees can remain with the program as long as they both feel there is clear need and benefit
2. This program does not commit or imply that there will be an opportunity for the professional to find employment , rather this program is based on the bringing individuals together for support and learning
3. The Mentor agrees to be honest and provide constructive feedback to the Mentee. The Mentee agrees to be open to the feedback
Terms of Reference
Use English as much as possible, learn to appreciate and understand accents – as many LINC and ESL teachers have accents too!
enforce basic ground rules so everyone has a chance to speak
To know what to talk about, and how to relate it to the topic when the group won’t follow the suggested topic
Know how to talk to newcomers with very little English abilities(partner and use volunteers with second language skills as a bridge)
KNOWLEDGE
Have good/great listening skills Have good/ great communication skills –
pronunciation Have good/great reading skills Maintain patience Not to be judgmental Include all members of the group in the
conversation
SKILLS
Have mutual respect for all within the group (newcomers, your fellow volunteers and staff)
Have a positive attitude Be intuitive – pick up on comfort levels of our
participants Have leadership skills Be a good listener Be sensitive Be patient Be kind Have fun!
ATTITUDES
ENSURE FULL PARTICIPATION
How do we handle such situations?
Quiet person? Talkative person?
ROLE PLAY