2013 feria austin - volunteer orientation

1. 2013 FERIA PARA APRENDER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

3. 2010: LARGEST GROWTH IN COUNTRYTexas accounted for 50% of the growth in 2 MILLION CHILDRENchildren in the entire United States from 2000 - 2010. FLSource: Annie E. Casey Foundation; Kids Count 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

4. 2010: CENTRAL TEXAS SHIFTS Texas Students 21% CTX Students 40% CTX Low Income Students 93% CTX ELLs 139% 0% 50% 100% 150%Population Growth Rate: 2000 to 2010 Source: E3 Alliance 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

5. OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS..1. Largest Spanish-language education event in Central Texas2. 200,000 parents & students nationwide3. Organizations with bilingual staff increased to over 85%4. 200,000+ childrens books5. Increased involvement from Digital Media & STEM6. Growing participation from ACC | UT Austin | Texas State7. 1st Move Learn Excel Summit being held in 2013 to discuss the impact of health & fitness on academic performance. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

8. PARA UNA BUENA VIDAFor a Better Life1. Graduate from high school & earn at least a million dollars in your lifetime.1. Earn at least another million dollars in your lifetime by graduating from college or earning a certificate.1. Keep your Spanish but learn English as fast and fluently as you can and you will have more opportunities for jobs and higher pay.Reinforce during every interaction &connect your programs to the benefit of an education. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

9. CONNECT IN 51Greet the Families Stand in front of your table. Praise the parent for caring about their childs education. Example: Youre doing a good thing by being here today! We are glad you came! 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

11. CONNECT IN 5 3Describe Your Role How does your organization support academic success? CONSIDER: parental understanding cultural context & cycle of engagement 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

12. CONNECT IN 54Wear a College/University ShirtBuild a positive connection with each family. YOUR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY Why did you choose that school? What does college mean to you? How did your degree lead to a job? 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

13. CONNECT IN 55Whats Next?Direct parents to the next area.Know Your Neighbors:What programs compliment your mission?Where do students go after your program?Know the Career/Workforce Demonstrations andEnrichment Activities.Become familiar with the complete layout of the event. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

14. BEST PRACTICE FOR INTERACTIONS- Be warm, welcoming and friendly in all conversations.- Seek out opportunities to help parents; approach families who look lost or confused.- Use chairs to rest briefly & avoid talking or texting on phones.- Remember that every person who walks by could benefit from your services if you approach them.- If you dont have a role, come back to the Command Center for a new assignment. FeriaPara Aprender is an opportunity for 12,000+ impressions. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

15. LOCATION: North Austin EventCenterLOCATION: North Austin Event Center10601 North Lamar Blvd | 78753- North Lamar between Rundberg&Braker Lane across from Chuys.- Drive north on Lamar& make right hand turn into Event Center- Free parking available at the Event Center 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

16. FRIDAY JANUARY 25MOVE LEARN EXCEL SUMMIT 7AM 2PM- UT Austin Touchdown Club- 10 Volunteers will greet, direct and register 100 attendees- Lunch providedFERIA SET UP 10AM 8PM- North Austin Event Center- 2 - 4 hour shifts throughout the day: come & stay as long as you can!- Prepare 20K books & 10K balls; set up 100+ booths; decorate activity areas 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

17. SCHEDULESaturday January 268am 10am Set Up Volunteers8:30am Event Volunteers Arrive9am All Volunteers Checked INDebrief about assignments & prepare area.10am Doors Open to Public12pm Lunch Group 112:30pm Lunch Group 22pm 4pm Tear Down Volunteers3pm Doors Close to the Public3:30pm Volunteer Prize Raffle! 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

18. - Color-coded sections throughout the event- Grand Hall flows directly into Fiesta Room- Families will enter & exit in the Grand Hall- Exit leads to Health Mobile Units 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

19. TRANSLATORS- Assigned to a specific organization- Assignments sent on Friday January 18 to connect with organization contacts- Research organization in advance- Translate alongside organization staff members who speak English- MUST attend training & must arrive by 8:30am 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

20. FAMILY REGISTRATION- Las Comadres- Greet Families- Distribute College Bags- Discuss Navigation of Event & Distribute PassportsPASSPORTS- Map & List of Organizations- No checkboxes or raffle ticket this year! 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

21. BOOK DISTRIBUTION- Over 20K books to distribute- Books sorted by age-range- 2 books per childREADING GARDEN- ACE Volunteers will read with families in 3 groups.- Encourage parents to sit & read with their children and their new books.- Keep lines moving & assist any special guest readers. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

22. - Financial Literacy & Health Exhibitors- Parent Workshops & Dual Language classroom- Career Photos in Visualization- Ball Distribution *- Lunch for Exhibitors & Volunteers- Healthy snacks will be provided for families & concessions will be open for everyone. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

23. PARENT WORKSHOPS- Financial Aid/FAFSA- Deferred Action/Resources for Undocumented Students- Workshops will start every hour from 11am 2pm- Manage lines & encourage parents to visit nearby booths between workshops. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

24. COMMITMENT ZONE- Las Comadres- Families will make college pennants with their new educational goals.- Families will take pennants with them to Visualization. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

25. VISUALIZATION- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Hispanic Scholarship Consortium- Children will take pictures in career costumes.- Families will take pictures home with them.- Manage lines; help children with costumes; distribute photos. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

26. RESEARCH- Work with Dr. Omar Lopez to conduct a short survey of the parents experience- Read questionnaire to parents & record answers.- Very good experience for social science & education majors. 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

27. BALL DISTRIBUTION- Distribute 10K athletic balls- Ask parents to demonstrate playing catch with their children- Show parents the proper throwing technique & how to catch safely- 1 ball per child 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

28. VISION EXAMS- Essilor Vision Foundation will provide approx. 75 vision exams & make prescription glasses on-site- Register families & help complete consent/exam forms- Manage lines & waiting area- Help children pick out frames 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

29. GUIDES- Distributed in high traffic areas to answer questions & encourage proper flow to next activity.- Must be highly outgoing!PARKING- Assist APD with traffic control & monitor available parking spacesEVENT SUPPORT- Assist Christin throughout the day with Registration & Lunch 2013CommuniCard LLC | All Rights Reserved

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