User:Vtaylor/SCORE/Volunteer education

lifelong learning program - similar to professional continuing education credits Fox Valley's Volunteer Education Program
 * orientation - certified mentor - in-person full day / 2 zoom 1/2 day (mornings) . chapter involvement . mentoring simulation with students = mentor with "client" . technology . provisionals limited access access to engage


 * one year - gold . all day interactive . practice 2/3 mentor client observer info for each role . case studies available . state starting a business . fun simulate bad mentoring . open questions what if . distinctive gold name badges


 * continuing education - every 3 years . master mentor (not SME) . 15 credits (may be completed sooner if points reach) . tracking important

case studies
 * original - starting a business, state specific
 * social media

round tables - mentor only events
 * don't turn down a client because it is not your area of expertise
 * mentoring questions

credits
 * 6 week mentoring - work with client for 6 weeks
 * SCORE organization leadership training
 * workshops
 * professional CE credits count

ideas

 * model continuing education
 * good video, .ppt slides
 * video 1+ hr . chunk to facilitate . interactive . Q&A separate
 * self-directed / facilitated - slides . narration, questions - similar Red Cross
 * ? Space Coast member interests / needs
 * ? time of day availability for in-person webinars
 * tracking > credits - what counts

== resources ==

2021.4.23 Fox Valley's Volunteer Education Program video 1:05:49 . The Fox Valley Chapter presented on their robust continuing education program which consists of various milestones a volunteer can reach over the years eventually earning a status of Master Mentor. Learn how Fox Valley set up this program and how it works for their members.