Summer VIVA Service Learning Program

	Participation in the Pre-service Training at the Volunteer Center (VC), 1230 Cravens Avenue, Torrance 90501 (1/2 block from Torrance Blvd). Students who have already received this training may speak with Katie and could be excused.  You will receive an additional orientation with the agency(ies) you pick, at a later time.
	Suggested commitment of twice/week (2-3 hrs each time) over a 5-week period, once/week over a 10-week period, or any combination of these resulting in a minimum of 20 service hours. Non-profits prefer a consistent commitment. Many students complete 40 hours or more.
	Attendance at the Final Reflection Celebration on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 5:00pm at The Volunteer Center.
	Completion of the Journal and Final Project on time.  Due to The Volunteer Center by Wednesday, August 13, 2008 by 5:00pm.  Projects will be returned at the Final Reflection Celebration on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 5:00pm.

Summer Timeline:

	Sign up by June 25, 2008 (first come, first served) or contact Katie Kang, Youth Programs Coordinator at (310)212-5009 M-F 9:00-4:30 or by email at youthprogs@volctr-sobay.org.  Registration received after June 25th will be accepted on a case by case basis.
	There is a $35 program registration fee, non-refundable after June 16; additional siblings pay a discounted fee of $25 each. Fees cover the cost for materials, t-shirt, and refreshments.
	Pre-service Training - Wed. June 25, 2008 (9am-noon for High School Students and 1-4pm for Middle School Students) at The Volunteer Center.  Other dates may be arranged at the Youth Coordinators Discretion.
	Parent Orientation - 30 minutes prior to your students end time on the day of your child's Pre-service training, (emergency forms will be filled out and collected at that time). Parents strongly urged to attend.  Agency Orientation: end June - July (schedule available in June; this may occur before or after your Pre-service Training) You must call if unable to attend and arrange your own Agency Orientation.
	Volunteering may start anytime after your Pre-service Training and Agency Orientation (or earlier with permission from the Youth Programs Coordinator, Katie Kang at (310) 212-5009.
	Celebration/Reflections Presentations/Certificates - Wednesday, August 25, 2008 at 5:00pm at The Volunteer Center.

Parents of participants are strongly encouraged to attend a brief orientation on the day of your student's Pre-service Training at The Volunteer Center. "Reflection" will be explained at that time and emphasized as an integral part of the Service Learning Program. Parents will be asked to sign an agreement to provide transportation to these sessions, as well as to the weekly volunteering. Please bring 2 emergency contact telephone numbers to this meeting.

Because most agencies will only accept youth volunteers 13 and older, it is our goal to find opportunities with agencies who will work with younger volunteers. We have tried our hardest to provide a range of opportunities, but if you know of more please share with us.  Another good way for younger children to volunteer is to do so either with a parent, as part of a group with an adult leader, such as scouts, or through a Kids Care Club.