Parent Role
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Part of what makes Amigos a success is family participation. While the program requires a significant amount of responsibility from the volunteers parents need to play a role in the following aspects. |
| Medical | Oversee all the medical requirements, making necessary appointments with your family doctor, helping the volunteer keep track of the immunizations, and making sure the documentation is turned in on time. |
| Passport Acquisition | Make sure the Passport Application is made as soon as possible if the volunteer does not already possess a passport. |
| Event Attendance | The Potluck Dinner, the Ticket Party before volunteers depart and the Welcome Home Dinner are all important events in the life of the organization. |
| Parent Meetings | Over the course of the volunteer's training period there will be two parent meetings. During the summer there is one parent meeting. |
| Parent Route | Paralleling the volunteer's
"route" concept is the "Parent Route," which is a means of coordinating
and communicating dates, details, needs, and forms for a small group of
about six families. A Route Leader is an important but easy job. |
| Service Projects and Retreat |
Helping with the service project which the volunteers take on is both fun and necessary. It is an important milestone in volunteer participation, and cannot work without parents to assist with the many tasks. |
| Enjoyment | Have fun and find personal satisfaction in watching your volunteer grow and learn! |
| Family Participation Dates | MARK YOUR CALENDAR... note
the important dates requiring
family participation.
Last Updated
15 August, 2011 |