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:
- Brainstorms, discussion and negotiation with your member or with a larger team (e.g., with other project staff).
- Interviews/discussions with key community leaders or some residents/beneficiaries.
- Field trips with strategically assigned tasks to complete.
- Have your member shadow others doing similar work.
- Attendance at 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 OSOT.
For more information on Designing Effective Trainings based on the principles of adult learning, click here.
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