Welcome People to People Student Ambassadors Orientation Meeting # 1.

WelcomePeople to People

Student Ambassadors

WelcomePeople to People

Student Ambassadors

Orientation Meeting # 1

Meet the LeadersMeet the Leaders

• Natalie Rowles

• Alison Rogers

How Do We Qualify?How Do We Qualify?

Educators/Experience with Children

Extensive Travel Experience

CPR and First Aid Trained

Experience as Leaders

Extensive on-line Annual Training

Ensure Smooth and Fun Travel

Provide Education

Practice Safe Procedures

Parents

Meet the Alumni Delegates and Alumni Parents

Meet the Alumni Delegates and Alumni Parents

Alumni Students

• Marissa Peori

Alumni Parents:

• Sharon Peori

• Terri Cain

Mandatory Meeting DatesMorley Library

Mandatory Meeting DatesMorley Library

• November 2 Sunday 2:00-4:30

• January 3 Saturday 10:00-1:00

• February 7 Saturday 10:00-1:00

• March 8 Sunday 2:00-4:30

• May 9 Saturday 10:00-1:00

All Meetings will start and end on time. Please be punctual!

Program Perspectives VideoProgram Perspectives Video

• Listen to the video

Discussion Questions:• What stands out in this video?• What did you learn that you didn’t know

before?• What are you looking forward to the most?• What are you excited about after watching

this video?

Communication for SuccessCommunication for Success

• Email is mandatory- check this daily -has anyone not received emails?

Leader Contact Information:Natalie Rowles440-639-0180 [email protected]

Alison [email protected]

What the Orientation Meetings Will CoverWhat the Orientation Meetings Will Cover• Prepare students to be Student Ambassadors and understand the

Mission of People to People.

• Ensure travel safety.

• Facilitate the pre-travel educational component of the program.

• Teambuilding activities so you can get to know your fellow ambassadors and leaders.

• Prepare delegation for travel.

• Build new friendships with your travel companions

• Answer any questions you or your child may have about the journey.

Working TogetherFor a Successful Journey

Working TogetherFor a Successful Journey

Trained Leaders Trained

Managers

Parents

Program Office

Program Office

People to PeopleSpokane Washington

Delegates

Community

Agenda GoalsAgenda Goals

4. Paperwork and Committees 4. Paperwork and Committees

2. Take photos and get shirt sizes2. Take photos and get shirt sizes

3. Teambuilding activities 3. Teambuilding activities

1. Mission of People to People1. Mission of People to People

5.Sign up for Presentations5.Sign up for Presentations

7. Answer Questions and Concerns7. Answer Questions and Concerns

6. Expectations and Assignments 6. Expectations and Assignments

Safety Always FirstSafety Always First

At People to People, the health and safety of our Student Ambassadors have always been our top priority. For over 50 years, we've worked to continually make our health and safety measures as advanced and comprehensive as they can be.

We choose our destinations carefully, relying on the advice of the U.S. State Department, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, as well as numerous international safety and security organizations.

Our delegation managers, who accompany each delegation and coordinate the daily activities, know the local area, are equipped with cell phones and pagers, and are supported by an international team. In addition, we provide training for our delegation leaders, all of whom are CPR-certified.

The leaders teach safety during the pre-travel orientation meetings and apply various methods to ensure that students are safe and accounted for during travel.

We also maintain a 24-hour presence in our U.S. headquarters during all travel periods, so that Student Ambassador families can contact their traveling student delegate with regard to any family emergencies back home.

What do Delegates GainFrom This Experience?

What do Delegates GainFrom This Experience?

Maturity/Problem Solving Team Building Skills Educational Experiences in the “Global Classroom” Awareness/Respect of other Cultures Geographical Awareness Promote Communication Skills Build Life-long friendships Civic responsibilities

Medical Issues and Health FormsMedical Issues and Health Forms

• We cannot give students medications• We cannot remind them• Full disclosure is vital • It can be very dangerous if you do not disclose

any health issues• Confidentiality will be maintained

• If you need a copy of the Health Form

Please get one and fill it out before you leave!

PaperworkPaperwork

• Passport• 2 photo I.D.’s• 2 copies of passport• Health form • Success contract• International Cell ?• Order shirt size• Recommendation letters • Waivers- land or air deviations

Academic CreditAcademic Credit

• High school students (grades 9-12) who successfully complete all the program coursework are granted high school academic credit through the Washington School of World Studies

• College credit from Eastern Washington University is an option for students in grades 7-12 who complete the coursework and pay the fee

Academic CreditAcademic Credit

Change for 2008!• High school academic credit is awarded only to students

in grades 9-12 at the time of the program• Students in 5th through 8th grade will receive a “Certificate

of Completion” for successfully completing the coursework

On Board: The Student Websitewww.studentambassadors.org/onboard

On Board: The Student Websitewww.studentambassadors.org/onboard

• As part of certification for elementary students- you are expected to complete 11 chapters and quizzes. If you do not have Internet, you will have to make arrangements.

• Students log on to view their delegation’s information- learn about their programs, share info about themselves, get to know others.

• We encourage students and parents to become familiar with the site!!!

• Facebook will be available in January

• To Log in students need:Last nameDelegate IDPassword

This is also on the handout!

Community Service ProjectRequirement

Community Service ProjectRequirement

Interconnectedness

Civic Pride

Community Connection

ResponsibilityEmpowerment

Social Awareness

Disciplinary PolicyPrevention is the best policy

Disciplinary PolicyPrevention is the best policy

ModerateViolation

Serious Violation

SevereViolation

DelegateWritten statementCall home To ParentsLoss of free timeLetter of apology

Written statementCall homeCall to Program officeLoss of free timeShadow leader for day

All previous responsesEarly curfewNo creditPossible removal

Contact programOfficeRemovalLoss of creditNo future participation

Violation

Support During TravelSupport During Travel

What the Program Office can do for us…..• Provide 24-hour support for our delegations

and leaders who call the program office• Assistance with medical emergencies and

insurance claims• Assistance with disciplinary issues• Assistance communicating with delegates’

families

What if this program is not for us?What if this program is not for us?

• Make sure that you let the program office know right away so you will be refunded

• You lose the deposit fee

• It is your responsibility to do this

• Your child will be invited back next year

• The travel program varies from year to year

Committee TeamsCommittee Teams

Paperwork

Phone tree

Cell phone

Community Service

Bon Voyage

Reunion picnic

Student Ice Breaker ActivityStudent Ice Breaker Activity

• Look for the person who has the same sticker as you.

• Introduce yourself.

• Find out as much as you can about the other person.

• Be ready to introduce your new friend to us.

PresentationsPresentations

• Share your presentations

• Topics: food, custom, clothing, music, education, art, endangered species, environmental issues, historical events, significant people, etc

What is an Ambassador?What is an Ambassador?

• Groups of 4-5 students.

• Make poster board of What is a student ambassador.

• What phrases or words come to mind?

• A is for

• M is for

Assignments for the Next MeetingAssignments for the Next Meeting

Become familiar with the student ambassador site and build your face book profile.

Presentations- we will have 15 for next meeting.-sign up with Alison

Get student I.D

Camera: help your child with camera use- no extra lithium batteries in checked baggage. Extras in carry one in zip lock baggie

On-line assignments: Chapter 1-5 and quiz

Civics sheet

Read the background of People to People and be ready to discuss this at the next meeting.

Fundraising TipsFundraising Tips

• Share Ideas

Questions or Concerns?Questions or Concerns?

Alumni Parents any tips??

Please feel free to ask if you

have questions

Thanks for coming!