All individual direct service volunteers must complete these Volunteer Core Training Sessions.

Module #1
Introduction (1.5 hours)
Session Content: an overview of The Night Ministry's programs and philosophy. Covers volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.
Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old.

Module #2
Skill Building (2 hours)
Session Content: Building culturally sensitive relationships, providing a Supportive Presence Part 1, and volunteer paperwork.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 22 years of age
- Completed Module 1
- Able to volunteer for the next six months

Module #3
Program Orientation & Skill Building
(2 hours)
Session Content: Orientation to our Health Outreach Bus or Open Door Youth Shelters or Broadway Youth Center, including program policies and procedures. Also, Providing a Supportive Presence Part 2.
Location: with the program where you want to volunteer.
Requirements:
- Completed Module 1 and 2

Module #4
Debriefing & Skill Building (2 hours)
Session Content: Discussion of volunteer experience and customer service, along with a review of program policies and procedures. Bus volunteers share stories, ask for support and get to know other volunteers and Outreach & Health Ministry staff. A light supper will be served. All bus volunteers must attend one "debriefing supper" per year.
Facilitator: Mark Bradley, Director, Outreach & Health Ministry program
Location: 4711 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Requirements:
- Completed Modules 1, 2, and 3
- Completed volunteer paperwork
- Volunteered one or more times

Training schedule - dates to be posted in mid-January 2009.