Self-Orientation
in the Placement
- Observe daily operations.
- Take a tour of facilities.
- Familiarize yourself with the goals and objectives of the
organization.
- Observe and discuss with staff persons their roles and
responsibilities.
- Discuss personal attitudes, values, and services that are
expected at the agency.
- Familiarize yourself with in-house forms, library, and
other resource information.
- When appropriate ask for permission to sit in on sessions
where services are provided for a particular group or client.
- After you have completed your initial assignments, discuss
with your supervisor the possibility of adding more or varied
responsibilities
or projects.
- Ask for feedback, evaluation, or letter of recommendation
before you leave.
- Keep a log of your experiences (feelings, critical incidences,
responsibilities, new skills, and accomplishments).
- When you prepare to leave, notify your supervisor several
days in advance of your last day. You may want to formally
thank the staff
for the learning opportunities as well as share your
experience(s) with the Service Learning Office and other
students.
