Campus Partner Site Visit Checklist
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Describe what you and your volunteers have to offer via your service objectives, timeline, and limitations.
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Discuss the agency’s goals, resources, and needs.
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Develop a menu of well-defined service activities that can be performed by volunteers with your partner(s).
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Identify specific knowledge and skills that volunteers will need to do the work with your partner.
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Discuss the types of projects you want your volunteers to engage in (on-site or product) and the length of commitment for the project.
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Discuss any agency expectations and guidelines for volunteers (i.e. dress code).
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Develop a training plan with the partner that addresses skills and knowledge of key services, policies, and procedures.
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Devise a schedule for the volunteers to work with the agency on the project, including the amount of time per week.
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Provide the partner with a copy of the Brandeis academic calendar (breaks, etc.)
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Outline transportation logistics—where to park, what entrance should volunteers use?
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Identify the number of staff available to assist and instruct volunteers. Discuss the risk management procedures of the agency.
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Does the organization require volunteers to complete waivers beyond the Brandeis waivers? Other forms?
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What is the total number of volunteers the site can handle at any one time?
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Identify rain plan, if applicable.
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Who should volunteers contact during the semester in the event of schedule changes, e.g. volunteer sickness? Get cell phone number, as well as office number.