THRESHOLDS CONTRACT FOR VOLUNTEERS

 

WHAT I, AS A VOLUNTEER, CAN EXPECT FROM THRESHOLDS

  1. Approximately 15 hours of initial training, prison orientation and follow-up
  2. A respectful response to all of my questions about the program
  3. A quick response to any problems:  scheduling, attendance, client loss, personality conflicts, personal emergencies, etc.
  4. A continuing upgrade of Thresholds materials
  5. Additional opportunities and a variety of ways for me to serve
  6. Thresholds will continue to function and to serve the community by teaching decision-making to inmates

WHAT THRESHOLDS CAN EXPECT FROM ME, AS A VOLUNTEER

  1. INTENTIONALITY:  To begin my first session with a Micro client within 60 days
    of receiving my Micro Teacher Certificate, to arrive for my sessions on time, be prepared,
    cover the material, abide by the signed THRESHOLDS TEACHER/ CLIENT CONTRACT,
    and commit to teaching the full teaching cycle.
  2. RESPONSIBILITY:  To communicate with the Executive Director or Cycle Coordinator about
    progress, Micro and Macro times, completion of cycle and availability for new clients; to follow any
    directives issued by prison personnel and to report any problems to the Executive Director; to avoid
    entanglements with the client such as giving gifts, making phone calls, providing references, carrying messages,
    and continuing the relationship.
  3. COMPETENCE:  To learn the subject matter as presented,
    to practice and incorporate the Thresholds concepts and methods into my teaching; to take advantage of workshops
    and other training opportunities, and to progress toward other teaching levels.
  4. COMMITMENT:  To commit to the concepts, principles, and ethics of Thresholds, and to consider additional
    opportunities to serve within the organization.
  5. I understand that failure to comply with the above expectations may result in my dismissal from Thresholds in Delaware County.

 

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            VOLUNTEER                                                             THRESHOLDS

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