Methods of an Orientation
Ways to make your orientation successful
Providing a meaningful and engaging orientation is critical for starting your members out right. Here are some methods to consider:
- Incorporate the wisdom of former members.
- Brainstorms, discussion and negotiation with your member or with a larger team (e.g., with other project staff).
- Arrange interviews/discussions for your member with key community leaders, program board members, or some residents/beneficiaries.
- Organize field trips with strategically assigned tasks to complete.
- Have your member shadow others doing similar work.
- Have your member attend staff, advisory board, and community meetings.
- Ask other staff, colleagues with other organizations and other experts to share knowledge and best practices.
- Secure free or low cost skill training from various community resources:
- Community Colleges
- Libraries
- Community Resource and Technology Centers
- Trade Associations
- Community Adult Education Programs
Get more details by downloading this resource: Get the Most out of Your On-site Orientation and Training (OSOT).
For more information on Designing Effective Trainings based on the principles of adult learning, click here.
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