November | December 2023

The Oak Life Journal

Edition: November | December 2023

Description

The Oak Life Journal is a publication designed specifically for orphanage directors, caregivers and advocates. Topics include international orphan care news, orphanage frameworks and administration, as well as practical applications of therapeutic care and alternative caregiving perspectives.

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From the Editor

"Volunteers Are Life"

By Cameron Talbot • 2 min read

As president of Love in Action Children's Home, I can see the efforts of volunteers working for the Home from a broader point of view and can say with confidence: Volunteers are life!

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5 Things Volunteers Want

By Ysabel Rodriguez • 3 min read

Don't leave your volunteers hanging out to dry! Here are 5 things you can do to make their experience a positive one.

Ask Ann

In Locus Parentis

By Ann Houck • 3 min read

Clinical Social Worker, Ann Houck, discusses volunteers from the perspective of parenting responsibilities. How would a healthy biological family react to volunteers at their door?

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Managing the Volunteer Relationship

By Cameron Talbot • 6 min read

Not sure how to approach a group of energetic supporters to create long-lasting volunteer relationships? Here's a few tips!

Volunteer Policy

An Oak Life Resource

Use this example Volunteer Policy in your own Home to guide the engagement and help prevent abuses.

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Share Your Experience

What advice would you give a new volunteer at a Children's Home? Here's ours—

Thank You for Reading!

The Oak Life Journal

Nov | Dec 2023

Edition: November | December 2023

Description

The Oak Life Journal is a publication designed specifically for orphanage directors, caregivers and advocates. Topics include international orphan care news, orphanage frameworks and administration, as well as practical applications of therapeutic care and alternative caregiving perspectives.

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Table of Contents

From the Editor

"Volunteers Are Life"

By Cameron Talbot • 2 min read

As president of Love in Action Children's Home, I can see the efforts of volunteers working for the Home from a broader point of view and can say with confidence: Volunteers are life!

5 Things Volunteers Want

By Ysabel Rodriguez • 3 min read

Don't leave your volunteers hanging out to dry! Here are 5 things you can do to make their experience a positive one.

Ask Ann

In Locus Parentis

By Ann Houck • 3 min read

Clinical Social Worker, Ann Houck, discusses volunteers from the perspective of parenting responsibilities. How would a healthy biological family react to volunteers at their door?

Managing the Volunteer Relationship

By Cameron Talbot • 6 min read

Not sure how to approach a group of energetic supporters to create long-lasting volunteer relationships? Here's a few tips!

Volunteer Policy

An Oak Life Resource

Use this example Volunteer Policy in your own Home to guide the engagement and help prevent abuses.

Share Your Experience

What advice would you give a new volunteer at a Children's Home? Here's ours—

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Thank You for Reading!

Scholarship Assistance

Let's See If You Qualify!

Scholarship funds apply to the School of Orphan Care's six-month certification, and are used to make tuition more affordable for students in certain circumstances. To see if you qualify for assistance, simply fill out the form below.

The Oak Life Journal

Nov | Dec 2023

Edition: November | December 2023

Description

The Oak Life Journal is a publication designed specifically for orphanage directors, caregivers and advocates. Topics include international orphan care news, orphanage frameworks and administration, as well as practical applications of therapeutic care and alternative caregiving perspectives.

Pass it on

Share this edition of the publication with other orphanages, alternative care organizations and their teams by copying the link, or using the share buttons below:

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Table of Contents

From the Editor

"Volunteers Are Life"

By Cameron Talbot • 2 min read

As president of Love in Action Children's Home, I can see the efforts of volunteers working for the Home from a broader point of view and can say with confidence: Volunteers are life!

5 Things Volunteers Want

By Ysabel Rodriguez • 3 min read

Don't leave your volunteers hanging out to dry! Here are 5 things you can do to make their experience a positive one.

Ask Ann

In Locus Parentis

By Ann Houck • 3 min read

Clinical Social Worker, Ann Houck, discusses volunteers from the perspective of parenting responsibilities. How would a healthy biological family react to volunteers at their door?

Managing the Volunteer Relationship

By Cameron Talbot • 6 min read

Not sure how to approach a group of energetic supporters to create long-lasting volunteer relationships? Here's a few tips!

Volunteer Policy

An Oak Life Resource

Use this example Volunteer Policy in your own Home to guide the engagement and help prevent abuses.

Share Your Experience

What advice would you give a new volunteer at a Children's Home? Here's ours—

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Thank You for Reading!

Scholarship Assistance

Let's See If You Qualify!

Scholarship funds apply to the School of Orphan Care's six-month certification, and are used to make tuition more affordable for students in certain circumstances. To see if you qualify for assistance, simply fill out the form below.

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