2010 Advocate Orientation & Training Schedule

Reorganizer Day Training

This one-day event offers all Advocate orientation and training sessions in a consolidated format. Come meet or reunite with fellow Advocates and learn through interactive training sessions, discussion of goals and review of the upcoming calendar of events. Family members, friends or anyone interested in becoming an Advocate are encouraged to attend. Sessions will be held with a minimum of 5 participants.  Please see descriptions of each sessions below, after the training dates.

 

Denver Reorganizer Days  

  • Saturday, November 13, 2010 

 

Regional Reorganizer Days

  • Saturday, September 25, 2010 (Fort Collins, CO)

 

Orientation & Training Session Descriptions & Times

 

BECOMING AN ADVOCATE 101
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This session is for potential, new or established Advocates. Get an introduction to Donor Alliance, the cause of organ and tissue donation, the "Advocates for Life" volunteer program and the next steps to getting involved. Sessions will be held with a minimum of 5 participants.

 

MANAGING A DONOR DESIGNATION STATION
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to manage a donor designation station by reviewing setup and teardown procedures, common myths and valuable statistics, challenging questions and answers, as well as how to effectively communicate to the community. Sessions will be held with a minimum of 5 participants.  

 

“TELL YOUR STORY”
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to form a customized presentation based on your experience with donation and/or transplantation. Participants will review a recommended presentation format, how to integrate up-to-date statistics on organ and tissue donation into your speech and more.  This session also covers how to effectively inspire community members to register as organ and tissue donors through a presentation at a public venue, media event or other community outlet.  This session wraps up with reviewing public speaking tips, how to secure a speaking engagement, how to handle a Q&A period and more. Following this training, participants will to devise their speech and schedule an appointment to come into Donor Alliance and Tell Your Story in front of 2-3 Donor Alliance Staff to practice their presentation and have an opportunity to receive valuable feedback about your delivery, message, content and call to action.  Sessions are held bi-annually with a minimum of 5 participants.      

 

Transplant Speakers International (TSI)

Time TBD
This program was created by a group of donor families and transplant recipients. Their sole mission was to create an organization that raised public awareness of organ donors and transplants so well that in time, the need for the group would become obsolete. Their personal stories, along with the experiences of all of their board members, led to the formation of TSI. TSI works hand-in-hand with organ procurement organizations, private organizations and anyone whose mission includes public education on organ & tissue donation. Sessions are held on an annual basis.    

  • Saturday, October 9, 2010 (Denver, CO)
  • Sunday, October 10, 2010 (Cheyenne, WY)

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