Take Ten -- Volunteers

Volunteers
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Volunteer Awards in Their Work with Take Ten

Take Ten Volunteer of the Year Award:

2006 ~ Jessica Collado

2005 ~ Bob Yamtich

2004 ~ Paul Sheperd

2003 ~ Sarah Stegmaier

Other Awards:

2006 ~ Jessica Collado, Notre Dame Student Leadership Award recipient

2005 ~ Jessica Collado - ICC Wood Award Finalist

2004 ~ Tom Hofmann, Notre Dame Student Leadership Award recipient

Volunteer Information

Would you like to become a volunteer? Fill out the Fall 2007 online form!

Already a Volunteer?

Click here to read the Volunteer Manual.

Click here to obtain the signature page of the Volunteer Manual.

Click here to fill out an online waiver.

What is expected from you, the volunteer:

	You meet on a weekly basis with a group of children/ambassadors at your assigned school.
	Be realistic about your time. Make sure that you have enough time to devote to TAKE TEN and the children with whom you work.
	Training is mandatory.
	DRESS CODE: All volunteers are required to abide by their respective school's dress code. A copy of the code will be available at the general training session.
	Be on time.
	Remember that your commitment is to the children with whom you work.
	Remember, when working with children, that you lead by example.

Dates and times of training:

Training is mandatory. If you are unable to attend, please contact us at taketen@nd.edu to make alternative arrangements.

General Training (please attend both sessions):

Training dates will be announced for new volunteers soon!

Team Leaders:

Leader Responsibilities:
	Oversee the team members' planning of weekly activities
	Collaborate with the sponsor/teacher in planning the weekly activities and other TAKE TEN activities e.g. poster and creative writing competition
	Assist in the evaluation of TAKE TEN
	Maintain regular contact with the Project Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator to ensure, amongst others, that the team has sufficient volunteers, transport and the necessary supplies
Meetings:
There will be a monthly team leader meeting, usually on the first Monday of every month from 8:00-9:00 pm at the Center for Social Concerns Coffee House: University of Notre Dame.

Online Application:

Would you like to be a part of TAKE TEN and the Robinson Community Learning Center? Click here to apply online.

Volunteer Forum:

Want to get ideas from other volunteers? Have you own ideas to share?

Click on the image above, and post messages on our forum!

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