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Volunteer
Orientation
All volunteers should receive a proper orientation when they start
volunteering with the breakfast club and at the start of each new school
year. This could be as simple as meeting with the principal and program
coordinator, or another key volunteer, prior to their first day.
Volunteer orientation is essential to help new volunteers feel welcome
while learning more about the club and the important policies and
procedures in place at the school. Volunteers who are welcomed with an
orientation are more comfortable and confident in their role, are better
prepared to take on new challenges as they arise, and are motivated to
make a difference. During volunteer orientation it’s important to discuss:
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n overview of the school and the breakfast club, including the school’s code of
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conduct, the breakfast club’s mission, and guiding principles;
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An introduction to important individuals who are available to support volunteers,
including: the school principal, breakfast club coordinator, and other engaged staff
members;
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Information about the school including opening times, parking, staff washrooms,
where keys to the program can be obtained and all safety procedures in place
(volunteer sign in, fire drill and lock down procedures, etc.);
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A tour of the breakfast club facilities including where all supplies are stored, the
location of the first aid kit and fire extinguisher, etc.;
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An overview of the program delivery model;
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Program operational details including what time breakfast is served and any morning
routines in place (e.g. students line up or sit down to be served, students must wash
hands before eating, student volunteer roles, attendance procedures, etc.);
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afe food handling practices and procedures for responding to emergency
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situations (e.g. for choking or allergic reactions);
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Guidelines for interactions with students including behavioural management,
breakfast club rules and routines, role modeling and encouraging healthy eating
practices and other positive interactions with youth to promote self-esteem.
It is essential that all volunteers submit a completed police background
check prior to their first day volunteering at the breakfast club. This can
be obtained at the local police station. Check with the school principal
and local school board in advance for more details on the policies and
procedures in place for school volunteers.
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See the "Additional Resources" section for a volunteer information template.
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During orientation you should collect important personal
information from all new volunteers. Keep these
documents handy by adding them to the breakfast club binder.
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