Support for Trainings by Trainers' Council 8/22/02
The following is a list of possible tasks for trainings. The trainer(s) and support person(s) could divide these jobs as they see fit. The supporter could be someone wanting to learn to do trainings themselves or someone wanting to contribute to the spread of NVC.
In Preparation for Training
1. Book room (to meet need for order and security)
Some possible rooms are in at Ravenna Methodist, Phinney Ridge Lutheran, Community
Free School {15 max.}. Check access for disabled
Get check from John Reed to cover room cost.2. Advertising (to meet need for contributing to others well being, sharing, and for support of trainings)
Make, copy, and distribute fliers
Post on web
Email to data base
Newspaper & radio article, ad, or public service announcement
Establish phone contact person (organize this with Maylin)3. Preregistration (to meet need for reassurance and planning room space)
4. Pick up supply box from Maylin-teas, other fliers, newsletters, signs, money box, name tags, pens, etc. (to meet need for order, continuity, and comfort)
5. Collect box of materials to sell from Holly-order it from her a week ahead (to meet need for sharing and understanding)
6. Copy handouts, etc. (to meet need for learning)
On the Day of Training, before it begins
1. Open room about one hour before training (to meet need for sense of security & for preparation)
2. Set up room (to meet needs for comfort and learning)
Chairs
Materials tables (for materials to sell, Northwest Compassionate Communication info, and other things to share)
Flowers, candles, and other decorations
Teas, hot water, sugar, cream, and food
Check heat, air, bathrooms
Put up signs to room and in room
Easel and pens3. Welcome participants (to meet need for connection)
Greet participants
Name tags (to meet need for recognition)
Registration
If preregistration was done check off participants
Have participants fill out information for the data base (to meet need for continued connection)
Accept donations (to meet needs for providing for well being, learning, and contribution)
Give handouts and paper or pens if needed (to meet needs for learning)4. Sell materials and answer questions (to meet needs for learning and understanding)
During Trainings (to meet needs for support, self confidence, learning, and practicing)
1. Support person is available to help trainer
2. Available to empathize or work with participants
3. Assist small practice groups
4. Observe trainer, perhaps even taking notes to share with trainer later
After Trainings
1. Pack, clean, and lock up-leaving room as it was (to meet needs for respect of others property and beauty)
2. Celebrate and mourn with trainer in regards to the training (to meet needs for celebration and learning)
3. Return box to Maylin
4. Return materials to Holly
5. Give money to John for deposit-specify how much is for materials, registration, and other (to meet need for order, understanding, and to benefit future planning)
6. Turn in bills and reimbursement forms with receipts to John for expenses (to meet need for utilizing and sharing resources)
If you are interested in providing training support please