Resources for Volunteers

The following files (PDF downloads) are designed to provide information and resources for current and potential MOUSE Squad of California (MSCA) volunteers.

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Volunteer Checklist This checklist guides volunteers through the different steps necessary to become a MOUSE Squad volunteer – from filling out the registration form through final placement at the volunteer site.
Volunteer Ethics Agreement The Ethics Agreement is signed by all volunteers before they begin.
Volunteer Evaluation Survey Please complete this short 5-10 minute evaluation about your volunteer experience.
Youth Development Information & Activity This document is designed to help volunteers work with students more effectively. Page 1 describes the Youth Development approach to working with students.  Page 2 is an exercise for the potential volunteer.  Rather than using a common “negative” term to describe certain student behavior – think of words that describe the benefits of and positive aspects of that behavior.  Often how we speak of students influences their behavior and affects our interactions.
Five Steps to Being a Successful Volunteer This document contains some suggestions to help you with volunteer activities.