| Once the placement is agreed upon, a specific assignment is determined,
and the service placement form completed, the service-learning student
should be provided with a thorough orientation. The orientation should
make the student feel accepted and clarify his or her role, responsibilities,
and expectations -- as well as how this all fits in with your agency’s
mission.
Here are some suggestions for providing a general orientation:
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An introduction to the staff.
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A review of the rules, regulations, poliy, dress codes, and timekeeping
requirements. (Note: In addition to any timekeeping records your agency
may have, students will generally have their own logs which will need to
be signed by their supervisors each time they are at the agency.)
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A discussion of the service learner’s role, including specific tasks and
specific benefits to the agency. Please acquaint the student with
any agency procedures for notifying the agency if the student has to miss
one of his/her scheduled work days.
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An explanation of any jargon or language used by the staff.
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