WelcomePeople to People
Student Ambassadors
WelcomePeople to People
Student Ambassadors
Orientation Meeting # 1
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.
Questions or Concerns?Questions or Concerns?
Alumni Parents any tips??
Please feel free to ask if you
have questions