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Expectations
Board Coach Expectations
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THE RVLDP INTERN: EXPECTATIONS
In addition to participating in classroom training, RVLDP Interns are expected to actively participate on a nonprofit board of directors.
Prior to the Board Training Experience
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Preview all organization participation information provided prior to the Board Training Organization Fair, and participate in the Fair.
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Select three board training organizations you would be interested in working with.
During the Board Training Experience
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Request the calendar of all scheduled board and committee meetings.
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Attend all board and committee meetings in a manner agreed upon with the Board Coach.
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Communicate regularly with the Board Coach.
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Review the printed materials provided by the organization, learning as much as possible about the organization, it's mission, and those it serves. Get to know the staff and volunteers.
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Network with classmates, sharing experiences, insights and the challenges of the practical board experience in relation to the theory presented in class.
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Provide a written summary of the board training experience at each class session.
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Working with the Board Coach and the committee chair, determine project work and timeline within the first month of the board training experience; work to complete the project/committee work by the month prior to graduation (some projects may continue beyond graduation).
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Maintain confidentiality.
After the Board Training Experience
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Prepare a Final Report (or progress report if the project is ongoing) for class presentation.
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