Volunteer Training Calendar
Winter & Spring, 2010
All trainings will include refreshments, coffee and tea. RSVP is greatly appreciated. Please call Heather M. at 503-566-2132 ext. 222
| Date | Time | Location | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Ques: Understanding the Language of Infants and Toddlers The term “Baby Ques” comes from a nationally recognized program for early childhood educators. Its focus is understanding the language of 0-5 year olds. Reading children’s body language, facial expressions, and sounds, are a very important way to promote learning! Responding and elaborating on child-initiated behaviors and reinforcing the child’s attempts to try new things are key components we will discuss. This training will be interactive and include group activities and videos where children’s ques can be analyzed. (Additional handouts will be available on the volunteer board. Please share with your family and friends!) |
March 16th | 8:15 am | Chelsea’s Place | Ben Fennimore |
| Promoting Social and Emotional Skills for Newborn-5 Year Olds Social and emotional development involves promoting a sense of belonging, cooperation, self-reliance, attachment, and appropriate trust with adults. As a volunteer you play a key role in the process of this development! This training will focus on specific techniques used in the therapeutic classroom. (Additional handouts will be available on the volunteer board. Please share with your family and friends!) |
April 12th | 12:30 pm | Chelsea’s Place | Teresa and Teaching Staff |
| Confidential Q & A What are your questions about the children and families you are working with? How can you aid the teachers/home visitors to better meet the needs of specific children and families? How do volunteers handle issues of Mandatory Reporting and Child Abuse? (Abuse reporting information will be available on the volunteer board) |
May 20th | 8:15 am | Gracie’s Place | Tanya |
| Self Care Tips and Dealing with Vicarious Trauma As volunteers who work with families at risk of child abuse, we may experience instances of vicarious trauma. This is also referred to as “secondary trauma” - the exposure to others who are suffering. This training will provide a supportive environment to share your experiences from volunteering at the FBB. It will also give information regarding the resiliency of our children. This is a phenomenal brain mechanism that allows children to adapt and develop coping mechanisms and survival techniques in the face of adversity. (Additional handouts will be available on the volunteer board. Please share with your family and friends!) |
June 23rd | 12:30 pm | Chelsea’s Place | TBA |
