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In-Service
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HOW TO TRAIN VOLUNTEERS

5. Literature - Printed or mimeographed material related
to courses given should be distributed to students.
This saves unnecessary note taking in class and is
useful for future reference.

6. Attendance ~ Registration should be limited to the
number who ¢an be effectively handled.

Volunteer training must not stop with assignment to a
particular task. It is essential that continued training

and help be provided if the volunteer is to have the continued

interest in the job which can come only from the knowledge

of steadily increasing effectiveness and breadth of service.
In-service training and supervision usually is more informal
and personalized than pre-entry training. The most effective
help is given where volunteers have an opportunity for day to
day contact with professional staff workers of the organiza~-
tions to which they are assigned.

Prior to assignment to a definite task volunteers should have
an opportunity for observation of similar activities and
practice work under close guidance. Personal conferences
should be arranged periodically on the individual's work
problems.

Additional methods for continued training of volunteers are:
Staff meetings.

Outlines for reading relating to the work of the volunteer.
Opportunities to observe similar work in different agencies.
Frequent observation visits by supervisory staff.

Resource materials.

Clinics.