Afte talking today the idea came up to have a brochure to pass out to interested volunteers and to churches. What items do you think should be included in the brochure? What questions do you think we need to answer in the brochure?
I know we need some general background info. on what it is, but I don't think we should fill the brochure with stats. I like the idea of posing questions: 1) I don't know what I would talk about with the kids...
2) I have a busy work schedule...
3) I dont' have experience with young kids...
4) Do I have to teach them things?...
We definately need to include a few powerful quotes, contact information, and some fun graphics.
I feel like that there is so many older retired people in our community that would love to volunteer but just haven't been asked and don't know how or what to do. I think if this brochure could show them what the kids and their families needs are and how they can get involved to help meet these needs that would be awesome. Maybe have a sign up area on the bottom of the brochure where they put their information (phone number, days they are available, what they would like to volunteer for,ect) and then instructions for where to send or drop off this information. We could collect these forms and then contact the person to let them know what they need to do.
I agree with stating the CFK's mission statement, a statement of what CFK has done for the community already, contact info (Pam's and SDC's), a statement of what a volunteer could do to get involved (lunch buddy), and a cut off section for the volunteer to fill out and turn in.
I like the idea of FAQ's and quotes from kids, an overview about the program. I will get the dates on volunteer training through SDC. Churches can either train their own volunteers, or send them to training through SDC. If they go through SDC, they get $8 admission sometime throughout the year. All $ collected goes to CFK. The SDC website has some information, too. I think some pictures of the kids would be good. I talked to Mike about my powerpoint and he didn't require me to get permission from parents-I might need to get permission for pictures in the brochure. The next thing would be finding funding for printing-any ideas? Color would be best-and I know it's more expensive.PamH
All great ideas! As for ideas of expense of printing....I bet we could get a business to donate some ink cartridges if we put at the bottom in fine print that brochures were made possible by _______. Also, I know HP does free paper each month it might be they also do some free ink. I can check into that. I think it would probably be a good idea to get the parents permission before sending out flyers with their kids on it...just to be safe. We should make permission slip of some kind that covers the brochure and any other things we might want to use their picture for. We could file them away and then we would be safe to use those pictures anytime.
I think we should probably get parent permission for the brochure. I have a few pictures we could use and I could work on getting permission. I will find out who to ask to get a permission form-I'll talk to Mike. Pam H.
This is an awesome idea, the blog site and the brochure idea too! It's another example of your love for kids.Taney county is blessed to have each of you! Those FAQ and concern questions would be great to include in the brochure, chances are they're in the back of potential volunteers minds anyway. The next SDC Foundation C4K training is scheduled for June 23rd, at 6:00 PM, in the Legendary U building.(dinner provided, RSVP to 336-7056)- Those volunteers who attend this training are eligible for the $10 (up from before)SDC tickets on specific dates throughout the season. Those funds go into a C4K fund to be used for an annual school rehab project, so the kids benefit from folks buying cheaper SDC tickets! How cool is that?! How many children in our community don't have a positive grandparent role model in their lives? As Christians we are 'Jesus with skin on' to those we come in contact with, so 'all' we have to do is model His love, peace,patience,kindness,gentleness,faithfulness, etc...
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I know we need some general background info. on what it is, but I don't think we should fill the brochure with stats. I like the idea of posing questions:
1) I don't know what I would talk about with the kids...
2) I have a busy work schedule...
3) I dont' have experience with young kids...
4) Do I have to teach them things?...
We definately need to include a few powerful quotes, contact information, and some fun graphics.
Pictures of kids.
How CFK is related to church activities.
How can I spread the news of Jesus to the kids?
I feel like that there is so many older retired people in our community that would love to volunteer but just haven't been asked and don't know how or what to do. I think if this brochure could show them what the kids and their families needs are and how they can get involved to help meet these needs that would be awesome. Maybe have a sign up area on the bottom of the brochure where they put their information (phone number, days they are available, what they would like to volunteer for,ect) and then instructions for where to send or drop off this information. We could collect these forms and then contact the person to let them know what they need to do.
I agree with stating the CFK's mission statement, a statement of what CFK has done for the community already, contact info (Pam's and SDC's), a statement of what a volunteer could do to get involved (lunch buddy), and a cut off section for the volunteer to fill out and turn in.
I like the idea of FAQ's and quotes from kids, an overview about the program. I will get the dates on volunteer training through SDC. Churches can either train their own volunteers, or send them to training through SDC. If they go through SDC, they get $8 admission sometime throughout the year. All $ collected goes to CFK. The SDC website has some information, too. I think some pictures of the kids would be good. I talked to Mike about my powerpoint and he didn't require me to get permission from parents-I might need to get permission for pictures in the brochure. The next thing would be finding funding for printing-any ideas? Color would be best-and I know it's more expensive.PamH
All great ideas!
As for ideas of expense of printing....I bet we could get a business to donate some ink cartridges if we put at the bottom in fine print that brochures were made possible by _______.
Also, I know HP does free paper each month it might be they also do some free ink. I can check into that.
I think it would probably be a good idea to get the parents permission before sending out flyers with their kids on it...just to be safe. We should make permission slip of some kind that covers the brochure and any other things we might want to use their picture for. We could file them away and then we would be safe to use those pictures anytime.
I think we should probably get parent permission for the brochure. I have a few pictures we could use and I could work on getting permission. I will find out who to ask to get a permission form-I'll talk to Mike.
Pam H.
I just talked to John Baltes from SDC Foundation and he said that they would cover the costs of printing and paper! :0)
This is an awesome idea, the blog site and the brochure idea too! It's another example of your love for kids.Taney county is blessed to have each of you! Those FAQ and concern questions would be great to include in the brochure, chances are they're in the back of potential volunteers minds anyway.
The next SDC Foundation C4K training is scheduled for June 23rd, at 6:00 PM, in the Legendary U building.(dinner provided, RSVP to 336-7056)- Those volunteers who attend this training are eligible for the $10 (up from before)SDC tickets on specific dates throughout the season. Those funds go into a C4K fund to be used for an annual school rehab project, so the kids benefit from folks buying cheaper SDC tickets! How cool is that?!
How many children in our community don't have a positive grandparent role model in their lives? As Christians we are 'Jesus with skin on' to those we come in contact with, so 'all' we have to do is model His love, peace,patience,kindness,gentleness,faithfulness, etc...
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