Project Connect. Connecting Youth and Their Community

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1 Project Connect Connecting Youth and Their Community

2 You are invited! The Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital Foundation is pleased to invite local sophomores, juniors and seniors to participate in Project Connect. This one semester program is an exciting opportunity for young people to connect with the community. The goals of this initiative are: Connect youth to structured volunteer opportunities Connect community organizations and businesses to a program that provides a vehicle for them to provide structured youth service opportunities Connect interested youth to a centralized program Connect youth with educational opportunities in the area of leadership and life skills that complement their formal education Connect youth and their community Connect participants with local opportunities for future employment, encouraging youth to choose Tipton as their adult home Connect youth with an opportunity to earn a Certificate of Leadership and Service, providing substance to scholarship and college applications What is Project Connect All About? Project Connect is an innovative opportunity for youth in Tipton and surrounding counties. As participants in this program, students will have the opportunity to volunteer in their community, learn about a variety of career options, improve their leadership and life skills, earn a Certificate in Leadership and Service, and learn what it means to be connected to their community! Students enrolled in Project Connect must be in their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school. The program will be offered as a part of the fall semester and again as a part of the spring semester with a volunteer option available in the summer. Participants will be required to complete the following to receive a Certificate of Leadership and Service: 1. Volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per week for the 16 week course. a. Participants will complete two week rotations in various departments within the hospital and organizations in the community. b. Volunteer hours will be recorded at the place of service by the coordinator at that location. c. Participants will be required to log at least 60 hours during the 16 week course. It will be the responsibility of the student to assure the required hours are completed. d. Summer participants will complete all volunteer hours during the summer break from school. They will then complete leadership and life skills sessions during the fall semester. 2. Attend the orientation session and graduation 3. Attend at least 5 of the 6 leadership and life skills sessions a. Leadership and life skills sessions will be held once every 3-4 weeks from 7 9 pm. b. Sessions will be as follows: i. The Colors Personality Profile 1. Students will learn about how different personality types work together, and the strengths and limitations of their own personality type. ii. Conflict Management 1. Students will learn about conflict and ways to manage situations. The art of providing and receiving constructive criticism will also be covered. iii. Phone Skills and Hands only CPR 1. Proper phone etiquette skills will be demonstrated, message taking etc. 2. Hands only CPR training. Offering classroom style life-saving techniques. iv. Money Management and Time Management 1. Skills to manage money will be discussed, and practical money management strategies will be learned. 2. Students will learn how to juggle busy schedules both now and in the future.

3 v. Manners and Etiquette 1. Students will learn about proper etiquette for interviews, handshakes, and other interactions. A formal dinner will be a part of this session to learn appropriate dinner etiquette. vi. Diversity and Inclusion 1. Students will participate in discussions on how to handle situations possibly faced with in a diverse population. c. If a student is unable or does not attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions, they will not earn their certificate. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a missed session during the following program, but must make up the missed class within 6 months of their program to earn their certificate. 4. Upon completion of the program, each participant will be offered an interview with a senior level leadership member to practice their new skills. 5. A graduation program will be held at the completion of the course, and family will be invited to attend and celebrate as the students receive their certificates.

4 Thank you for your interest in Project Connect Connecting Youth and Their Community If you have any questions or comments, please contact IU Health Tipton Hospital Foundation Project Connect at or A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health is Indiana s largest comprehensive health system and is comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond. Our unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our highly skilled physicians access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology. Discover the strength at iuhealth.org IUHealth 03/14

5 Project Connect Connecting Youth and Their Community STUDENT APPLICATION Applications for Spring are due January 8th, 2016 Applications for Summer are due May 18th, 2016 Please complete the application, sign, obtain a parent/guardian signature, and return to the IU Health Tipton Hospital Guest Relations Desk, or to datkisson@iuhealth.org or mail to: IU Health Tipton Hospital Attn: Danielle Atkisson- Project Connect 1000 S. Main St. Tipton, IN Please circle the semester you are applying for below: Spring 2016 Summer/Fall 2016 Name: Grade Address: City: State: Zip Code: Birth Date: Home Phone: Cell Phone: What is the best way to contact you? Polo shirt size (circle one) S M L XL 2XL Parent/Guardian Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: School Attending: School Activities: Future Plans: Do you have any restrictions or limitations that need to be taken into consideration: Yes No If yes, please explain:

6 Please explain why you should be selected as a participant in Project Connect : My signature below, as well as that of my parent/guardian, indicates we understand the commitments of Project Connect and intend to comply with the guidelines for completion of the Certificate of Leadership and Service. Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date Date Thank you for your interest in Project Connect. Those students selected to participate in the program will be notified by IU Health Tipton Hospital. Those not selected will also be notified. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Danielle Atkisson, Volunteer Coordinator, IU Health Tipton Hospital Foundation Project Connect at or datkisson@iuhealth.org