- A tour of the facility.
- An introduction to the staff.
- 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.)
- 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.
- An explanation of any jargon or language used by the staff.
| Some Guidelines for Orientation |
| 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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