When you benefit from a program, it is natural to want to give back something of yourself to others, by contributing to it. There are number of things you could do to help out in the running of the Perspectives classes.
The area you choose to get involved in would depend on:
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how much time you would like to volunteer
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your areas of interest.
Things you could do:
1. Grading Assignments and Exams
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What is involved
You will be provided guidelines on how to grade answer sheets and tools to help you do this. You will have to grade a percentage of the total number of assignments and exams for 11 weeks
Who can do this
Anyone who feels they can allot a 1-2 hours slot a week can do this. Many of the graders in Bangalore have been housewives.
If you have an interest in helping students learn, you would make a good grader
Time commitment
1-2 hours every week
2. Child Care
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What is involved
You need to engage children 2-12 years old for 3 hours a day with stories, songs, games, and activities to keep them occupied during the time of the Perspectives class. This would be for e hours a day, once a week for 11 weeks
Baby sitting for babies below 1 year. This would be for three hours a day, once a week for 11 weeks
Who can do this
If you enjoy playing with children, you would like helping out this way. Your ability to identify with children would be a great asset for this job. This would free up the mother/parents to attend the classes.
Anyone with the patience and interest to baby-sit so that the mother is free to attend the classes.
Time commitment
3 hours a week
3. Registration
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What is involved
Managing the student registrations on the first day of the Perspectives class. Involves collecting the registration forms, distributing textbooks, collecting payments etc.
Who can do this
If you have the habit of doing your work in a very organized manner, you would do a good job in registrations. Any experience you have handling accounts, or administrative or support functions might be useful in this job
Time commitment
1-4 hours (on the first day of Perspectives course )
4. Finance Management
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What is involved
Preparing a Budget for the class and coordinating matters related to income and expenses.
You will need to be part of the Perspectives Task Force which meets to plan the course few months in advance.
Who can do this
If you have an interest in finance or accounts, you would like this job.
Time commitment
A few hours a month
5. Moderator
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What Is Involved
Overall management of the class
Moderating the discussions, introducing the speakers, tying up the different elements of the course together, maintaining the flow of the course by providing the link between the lessons etc.
Who Is It For
You should have a keen interest in facilitating the learning of the students
You should have a good understanding of the Perspectives content and ethos and what Perspectives stands for
Time commitment
5 hours a week
6. Hospitality / Class Support
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What is involved
Provide hospitality and administrative/logistics support. This might involve welcoming visitors, organizing refreshments, arranging for overhead/LCD projector, microphones, arranging for directional signs outside, arranging the class room etc
Who can do this
Anyone who has willingness to help out. If you have an attitude of service, it would be a great asset for this job
Time commitment
3 hours a week
7. Speaker Care
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What is involved
Contact the Speaker one week prior to class. Confirm all arrangements such as housing, (if the speaker is from out of town) transport, meals, equipment needed etc. You may need to send information to speakers with directions on how to get to the class location. You would need to make sure that the Speaker is aware of the format of the class and the cross section of the type of students.
Who can do this
Anyone who has willingness to help out. Those who have an interest to serve would be great assets for this job
Time commitment
3-4 hours a week
8. Other Roles:
Function |
Function Description |
Promotion: |
Advertising the course, contacting interested parties |
Worship leading: |
Is responsible to set the tone for the class through Scripture reading, Devotional time or Music |
Prayer coordination: |
Organizes prayer for speakers, for classes and students and other related activities |
Academics: |
Registration, textbooks, prepare class list; explain course options; coordinate with FES Office |
Class Support |
Oversee facility; arrange use of A/V equipment i.e. Overhead projector, VCR; organize microphones. Arrange for outside directional signs guiding the students to the location of the class. |
Program enrichment: |
Games, Skits or other special presentations |
Documentation: |
Preparation of all documents for distribution to students: Folder, Calendar, Weekly announcements, Name tags, class list in coordination with registrar for distribution |
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