EnvironMentors Kick-Off Workshop Template ………………………… OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the Kick-Off is to introduce students and new mentors for the first time in a non-threatening, group setting. At the Kick-off, you will distribute the Student-Mentor Manuals, have pairs work through the “Getting to Know You” pages, and submit completed First Meeting forms
SAMPLE AGENDA 6:00
Overview of your program calendar
6:15
Expectations for students and their mentor’s role
6:30
Benefits to students including trips for top three students to the National fair in Washington, DC
6:45
Provide students and mentors with their EnvironMentors manuals
7:00
Pairs working together on the First Meeting sheets and Mentor Interview sheets. These are getting-to-know-you worksheets for students and mentors. Make sure all sheets are turned in at the end of the event for your records.
7:30
Adjourn
MATERIALS CHECKLIST □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
EnvironMentors Investigation DVD Laptop LCD Projector Projector Screen Student Sign In sheet Mentors Sign In sheet Name Tags Pencils Student manuals Mentor manuals Student and Mentor Commitment Forms Getting to Know your Mentor Worksheet Food and beverages
PREREQUISITE CHECKLIST □
Identify an ideal location
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Identify a time
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Develop a flyer
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Plan for transportation of students from the school to the Orientation
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Provide food or snacks and music for the event
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Plan your decorations
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Develop your agenda and copy all materials
FOLLOW UP Check in with students and mentors regularly to ensure that they have had their first meeting and that they are meeting on a regular basis