Confidentiality & Service Evaluations
Students will take part in a confidentiality workshop and be presented with several hypothetical situations that they may encounter during their service experiences. Next, students will practice using the evaluation tool that their supervisor will use to report on their performance. Each PSL volunteer will be evaluated at least three times per semester. This lesson seeks to familiarize students with some of the tools that will be used to evaluate them. Student volunteers will be assessed on their punctuality, appearance, communication, professionalism, attitude, and adherence to policies/expectations. The purpose of these evaluations is to not only to measure the impact students have on the organization, but also share in the experience and understand how service impacts student learning. After the PSL Evaluation Form is presented, students will have the opportunity to use it by assessing one of two hypothetical volunteers in a non-profit training video.
Confidentiality Workshop Discussion Guide
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The confidentiality workshop discussion guide asks students to develop a definition of the term, identify professional relationships where confidentiality is privileged and protected by law, and think critically about how to practice confidentiality in a variety of service settings. If you are absent, please download the file below, complete the form, and turn it in when you return to school.
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Appropriate Dress
Over the years, the most common complaint from volunteer supervisors typically falls under the category of appropriate dress. The quotes from supervisors below capture some of this frustration. Unfortunately, given the diverse number of agencies that we serve, there is no standard dress code for PSL volunteers. However, a good rule of thumb is to see what your supervisor and other people in the organization are wearing and take your fashion cues from them. Remember, your evaluation is 25% of your grade.
"The student clicked with a few residents. She needs to dress more appropriately for our environment. But she is a pleasant young lady."
"It was very nice to have this student volunteer in the class for the entire year. She was very helpful in the classroom and asked great questions to become more helpful in the classroom. We did have to talk to her about her attire being professional and dress like a teacher. Maybe that would be a topic to discuss with students before they do their volunteer time. Which would be to dress like a box, no form fitting clothing. The students LOVED when she was here and they were very sad when she was sick and missed her during her spring break!"
"The student clicked with a few residents. She needs to dress more appropriately for our environment. But she is a pleasant young lady."
"It was very nice to have this student volunteer in the class for the entire year. She was very helpful in the classroom and asked great questions to become more helpful in the classroom. We did have to talk to her about her attire being professional and dress like a teacher. Maybe that would be a topic to discuss with students before they do their volunteer time. Which would be to dress like a box, no form fitting clothing. The students LOVED when she was here and they were very sad when she was sick and missed her during her spring break!"