Volunteer Newsletter

Volunteer Newsletter - March 2021

The GI Link

NEW AND IMPROVED!

New "Community Resources" section includes:

Generations Act!ve-ation

Social, recreational, and educational activities

for our volunteer community

Community Connections

Listings of helpful community resources

Calendar of Events

Local and GI happenings at your fingertips

Tips

TECHNOLOGY

Zoom Best Practices

Remember always to sign into Zoom before your sessions by clicking on the Google icon in the middle of the Zoom Sign In page.

Having trouble accessing The GI Link or Reading A-Z books?

You can only access The GI Link or our downloadable books once you're logged into your Generations Incorporated email.

COACHING

Working with students below Level C? Check out The GI Link under "Reading A-Z" library for materials to support pre-fluent students.

Upcoming

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Fri, Mar 19, 10am-1pm: All Volunteer Retreat

Lively and informative virtual gathering with a learning webinar and fun activity breakouts!

Get agenda and Zoom links on The GI Link

Fri, Mar 19: Deadline for Volunteer Surveys

Please update us on your volunteer experience and your students' progress.

Get both survey links on The GI Link

GENERATIONS ACT!VE-ATION

Social Media Spotlight for Volunteers!

Our amazing DPCs are offering informational sessions to familiarize you with a different social media platform each week...join them!

LinkedIn 101, Tues, Mar 9 12:30-1:30pm

Pinterest 101, Wed, Mar 24, 12:30-1:30pm

Instagram 101, Mon, Mar 29, 12:30-1:30pm

Facebook 101, Thurs, Apr 8, 12:30-1:30pm

Twitter 101, Thurs, Apr 15, 12:30-1:30pm

Volunteer Virtual Coffee Hours

Fri, Mar 26th, 10:00-11:00am

Fri, Apr 23rd, 10:00-11:00am

Get Zoom links on The GI Link

Our Picks

WHAT WE'RE READING

Boston Globe - The Great Divide: Race, Class, and Opportunity in Schools

NEA - Social Emotional Learning Should Be Priority During COVID Crisis

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING

TED - TED Talks from Inspiring Teachers

PBS - Streaming Women's History Month

National Women's History Museum - Various

YOUR STORY AND GRATITUDE

At the All Volunteer Retreat on March 19th, we will read some of the wonderful stories of connection between coach and student, friendships that have developed between coach and monitor, and words of thanks from volunteers submitted through The Virtual Appreciation Jar. Please share your story today!

Go to your site on The GI Link

to The Virtual Appreciation Jar.

Purple button on the top of your site page.

REMINDER: you MUST be logged into your GI email account for the above links to The GI Link to work.

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