NASST: Be a Site Leader
Be a Site Leader
Two enthusiastic site leaders will be placed on each site, determined by their preference. The site leaders are students that are in leadership positions, and will be, in effect, taking over from us as a leadership team once the trips get set to leave. It is the Site Leaders responsibility to ensure that the participants are aware of issues they may encounter when in the community and also will have had the proper education and training in order to be a productive participant. Site leaders work closely with their participants and with the NASST Lead Team in fundraising, education, and discussion in the semester before the trip. Site Leaders are also a liaison between site contacts and the group and are responsible for relaying messages to the group that the site contact may want them to know before entering their community. Site leaders will be trained to be responsible for their participants, while still remaining a peer and a volunteer. All the site leaders with be chosen by the board in order to assure that they are right for the position. It will require great responsibility, but also be extremely rewarding and much different than being a participant.
Site Leader Responsibilities:
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**Attending the MANDATORY Site Leader retreat during the weekend of December 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2009.
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**Participate in the MANDATORY Pre-trip Service Day (taking place after Spring Break; specific day and time to be determined).
- Attending Site Leader Education and Training meetings, held weekly second semester starting on January 31, 2010.
- Consulting frequently with site contacts and coordinating pre-break, issue-related activities.
- Assisting in participant recruitment/public relations.
- Facilitating pre-break education and training sessions for participants.
- Relaying information and instructions to participants.
- Motivate participants and ensure effective team-building.
- Fundraising the amount of money necessary for the trip and maintaining financial records up-to-date.
During trip (including ride to and from site and service)
- Work closely with buddy group leader on all aspects and keep him/her updated on everything, including participant drops.
- Mediate any potential problems that might arise while on the trip.
- Familiarize yourself with the chain of command so that you know what to do in case of emergency.
- Abide by the Drug and Alcohol policy and be ready to enforce it whenever necessary.
Alcohol and Drug Policy
Alcohol and drug use and possession on any UM-NASST trip is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN due to University policy, liability and legal issues, respect for the members of your group, and most importantly the individuals and organizations with whom we are working during the service trips. If you are found with alcohol or drugs, you will immediately be asked to leave your group and travel home at your own expense.
Cost
The cost per participant is $125. This includes site leaders. This non-refundable fee is due to the SERVE office on January 17th, 2010. This amount helps cover site fees, transportation costs, the cost for food while volunteering and general expenses for the NASST program. Some out of pocket expenses may also be incurred during the trip to cover meals and any personal expenses. Additionally, each group will be responsible for raising funds to be donated to the site, as well as to cover transportation costs and educational/training fees. Need-based financial assistance will be available. Other financial assistance may be available. Contact nasst@umich.edu with questions/concerns
EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE:
11:59 pm, Saturday, November 7th, 2009
