VILLAGE GUIDE
1996 IVC proposal for changes
In all the Guide the words "Adult delegate" will be changed to "Leader", the word "Camp" will be changed to "Village".
1.1
Add "leader minimum 21"
2.1
Villages last four weeks (28) days including arrival, pre -planning and departure and.....
All participants must be present for the whole duration of the Village.
3.4
errors in the title "UNDERLING"
4.1.1
Delete the line "Selection is normally... and Staff"
The MUST be 11 years old on before the day....
twelfth birthday. A CHILD DELEGATE SHALL NOT ATTEND MORE THAN 1 VILLAGE. Child delegates....
Take ideas for this chapter to the IBM
4.1.2
The leader should be selected in February BE PROPERLY TRAINED
- at least 21 years old. THEY MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD BY THE DAY HE/SHE LEAVES FOR THE VILLAGE
- MUST NOT HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD.
4.1.3
A
1) THE LEADER MEETS WITH THE DELEGATION SEVERAL TIMES TO PREPARE FOR THE VILLAGE EXPERIENCE.
B
4) PLANNING, leading AND TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE VILLAGE PROGRAMME.
C. Responsibilities TO the Village (HOST STAFF, LEADERS, J.C.S)
D
- LOCAL LAWS/ CISV RULES
4) Must be accessible at all times
In-Village checklist for the Adult Delegate
Must be reviewed with Host-Staff training guide.
- Do you make sure that your delegation understands all communications ?
- Are you a good example concerning rules and guidelines already settled ?
F
1) take away "country"
2) take away "by sending thank you cards"
4.1.5
second dash
- Prepare orientation session with the children about the host country AND OTHER COUNTIES ATTENDING THE VILLAGE. YOU SHOULD INCLUDE people and language, as well as the county's moral beliefs and customs.
I) take away
X) PREPARE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION FOR DELEGATES INCLUDING DESTINATION ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER.
- Notify host........good time. (USE FORM D/JCTI.87)
- HOST CHAPTER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HOSPITALITY FOR MORE THAN TWO DAYS BEFORE AND/OR AFTER THE VILLAGE
- Plan and prepare special costumes (if these are desired - take away)
- (Take precautions and be able to delegate - take away) ASSIGN small responsibilities to the children during the trip.
- TAKE NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES
At least ... delegation ARE necessary.....checklist.
4.1.6
Personal Spending - Money (Bold)
LEADER MUST KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNTS OF ALL THE EXPENDITURES. THIS SHOULD BE SHARED WITH THE PARENTS. (Have to be seen )
4.2
Suggestions to the IBM
4.3.3
As indicated......it needs by a call/FAX/E-MAIL to be.....delegation
4.3.4.
Add (SEE APPENDIX) after every form name.
Take away "Pioneer"
Change "Xmas" to "Youth meetings"
Take away "experimental"
4.4
should there be.....insurance from AN AGENT DETERMINED BY THE I.O..
4.5
e) The ITEMS LISTED IN forms are not hard and.........such topics.
4.6.2
A
Some suggested.... the help of AN experience CISVer are:
(Whit the Peace Education Circle - find a way to put it)
B
The adult delegate.....on aN APPROPRIATE level for....make plans.
Take away "Everyone brings this personal evaluation to the Village"
4.6.3
A
- A conformable, relaxed...... be developed AS FOR PARTICIPANTS QUICKLY GET TO KNOW EACHOTHER.
Take away "- getting to know each other......starting activity."
- Sharing personal (evaluations - take away) (goals and expectations) (could follow - take away)
- All suggested goals are LISTED (instead of summarized)
WHEN pre-planning days ARE not possible, the ABOVE MENTIONED PROCESS MUST (OR SHOULD) be done in..........of the Village.
B
- All (Villagers) participants can..........comments.
4.6.4.
- How are the children DOING (instead of faring)
4.6.5
A
take away point "V) How can you return home ?"
B
- This is to be done by all adults and A representative(S) from Local Village Committee.
i) To evaluate the SECURITY and APPROPRIATENESS of the Village site.
iv) To evaluate the participation of Village members.
Change part A with part B
4.6.6
A
- On their return home, (after....rested - take away) the Adult.......is discussed.
B
ADD - Parents evaluation section
5
ALL JC'S MUST BE 16 YEARS OLD THE DAY BEFORE THE DAY THEY LEAVE FOR THE VILLAGE BUT MUST HAVE NOT REACHED THEIR 18TH BIRTHDAY (bold).
5.1
THE J.C.S SHOULD BE SELECTED 5 MONTH PRIOR TO VILLAGE START TO INSURE TRAINING.
Add
- ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL WORK AND JUNIOR BRANCH.
5.2
In the Village......of the Staff AND LEADER GROUP, performing.......activities.
After paragraph ending with ".....adult group" add
J.C.S, AS ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS IN THE VILLAGE ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN IN RESIDENCE FOR THE DURATION OF VILLAGE.
5.2.1
- PREPARE BOOKLET ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR COUNTRY
- TO SEND D/JCTI.87 (TRAVEL INFO - SEE APPENDIX)
- NATIONAL FLAG (Add at the end of 5.2.1.)
5.2.2
He/She should....., just BY talking to them....these difficulties.
- RESPECT THE LAWS/CULTURE OF THE HOSTING NATION.
After et.etc. (J.C.s are to be met at the designated airport by either a staff member or local chapter official)
- Wish to have a good relationship with the adults (particularly the staff - take away)
- Do not wish TO TAKE ON an authoritarian........a limited time.
Village programme
Add at the end of paragraph:
THE J.C.S MAY LEAVE THE SITE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CAMP DIRECTOR.
5.2.3
Follow up......take part in THE PROGRAMS OF THE LOCAL CHAPTER continue TO RECEIVE CISV PEACE education. Upon arriving home, J.C.s should COMMUNICATE WITH their host country.
6.1
15) Site security
6.11
Take away points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
A. Expenses
i) number of participants
viii) Staff expenses
ix) PROMOTIONAL DELEGATIONS
x) Special events for the STAFF, LEADERS AND J.C.S, DURING FAMILY WEEKEND.
6.1.2
A
i) Separate areas for boys, girls, MALE AND FEMALE ADULTS.
x) Take away
E
ii) Smaller rooms for group activities (LEADERS' ROOM, ARTS AND CRAFT...)
H
i) Take away
iv) Take away
v) ACCESSIBLE TO MEDICAL FACILITIES, nurse if not on staff.....
I
ii) TRAINED STAFF in first aid ON SITE
iii) EMERGENCY ROUTINE PRACTICE . E.G.: FIRE
iv) Life-guard......safety FOR SWIMMING.
K
I) DEFINED VILLAGE BOUNDARIES
II) IDENTIFIED EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON
III) CLEARLY POSTED EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS/PROCEDURES
6.2.6
Information to Host Families
Refer to Host Family Guidelines
Add: STAFF AND ADULT DELEGATES NEED TO BE SURE COPIES OF HEALTH/LEGAL FORM ARE DELIVERED TO HOST FAMILIES ON ARRIVAL.
Special event for the Village Staff
CLARIFY
8
The activities undertaken in a Village are based on CISV GOALS AND PHILOSOPHY.
- PROVIDING PEACE EDUCATION
- (Using the Village as a place for - Take away) Learning to.....cultures.
8.1
(The question....Village programme - Take away)
a) is balanced. Planning should provide an (equal - Take away) mix......of activities:
c) Contains activities consistent with CISV goals/PHILOSOPHY.
e) Take away
(Organized - Take away) ACTIVITIES TO BRING THE CHILDREN TOGETHER AND BLEND DELEGATIONS INCLUDE: SENSITIVITY, TRUST, COMMUNICATION AND OTHER PEACE ACTIVITY, DANCING, SPORTS, INFORMAL GAMES, ARTS AND CRAFT, HIKING ETC.
The emphasis is SHOULD BE ON COOPERATION.
Free time to enable individual contacts and friendship is provided each day. A rest time at mid-day permits a quiet break.
However, it is important.....with their LEADER to share.....own language.
Do they ensure that the activity does not SINGLE OUT a child in front of the rest of the group ?
Are all the children able to participate on their own terms ?
Do they take care of the special needs of the participants ?
(Do they notice and take......to cope - Take away)
8.2
A. Other customary......(when PEOPLE from local.....CISV aims and goals. Such days reduce the intimate atmosphere of the Village.
B
(Bold)
During this weekend both staff and leaders must remain accessible to the children.
8.4
Capitalize word Activity
To be revised
8.5 (new point)
Bob is doing it
8.6 (previous 8.5) Themes
In order to make the Village programme serve CISV goals/PHILOSOPHY, themes or a general theme with the supporting sub-themes SHOULD BE USED.
8.7 (previous 8.6) Sample of activities
(Many traditional - Take away) FOR CISV activities to be effective they must be properly planned, carried out and followed up.
Here are some examples. Note that they are based upon co-operation rather than on competition.
Sculpture
(Comments.....very carefully - Take away)
Make different shapes
(Take away numbers in word)
Interviewing Each Other
(A common and good activity in Village is to let - Take away) Two children........each other.
The children are paired..........language is minimal. Reporting can.....findings.
Make fantasy land
(Take away numbers in word)
Planetarians
(Take away numbers in word)
LITERATURE
Lucy is doing it
Arts and craft
Peace IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE ARTS AND CRAFT.
vi) make peace doves, cranes.
Projects
If the idea......helping our world. A project can be carried.....particular nation.
Some projects might be helping the animals .....etc.
Games
The safety games
(Take away numbers in word)
(A - Take away) Dice playing.....needed.
Safety 4: To know what is happening around you.
you get as many points as the dice SHOW.
8.7
It is then discussed......LEADERS AND J.C.S before the arrival of the children.
At the pre-planning.....made and PROGRAMME ideas introduced.
Please refer to the Appendix.....the suggestion of the program planning committees.
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1. Write a letter.....explaining the accomplishments of the Village.....their children to write their new friends.
5) Complete the evaluation process (VDR-91 NAD IVE.87
FORMS
VIF.93
Village Reference number
Change points numeration
Last lines in lower case.
D/CTI.87
Village Reference number
Missing departure Date and Time
Arrival and departure should have same features
Last lines in lower case.
Add at arrival date: not to be more than 2 days prior to the start of the Village
Add at departure date: not to be more than 2 days after the end of the Village
DIF.87
Add parents name and telephone
IVE 89
B:
WERE THE FOLLOWING GUIDES AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING VILLAGE: V.G., L.T., H.S.T.G..
Point B became point C
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