Assigning roles and sharing expectations in trainings is a win-win for the participant and the facilitator

At the beginning of a training session, it is helpful to participants to understand the basic structure of the meeting and the roles and expectations of participants. The following "Roles of Meeting Participants" and "How to Get the Most Out of this Training" are used by the Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC, New York, NY), and are adapted from material by Nicole Trimble. LISC is an AmeriCorps National Direct program that focuses on increasing affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families through housing development and counseling first time homebuyers.

These are especially useful for first-time presenters or staff new to facilitating meetings, and can be used by AmeriCorps programs of any focus.

Use this resource to:

• Facilitate meetings more effectively.
• Help participants engage more productively in trainings.