Advocate Orientation & Training Schedule
Specialty Workshops
Speechwriter's Workshop
Will be rescheduled in January 2012
In a supportive and safe environment, Advocates will bring their current speeches (typed with copies for the workshop) and break into small groups to workshop their speeches collaboratively to seek improvement and constructive feedback. We will use basic rhetorical theory to address structure, clarity of message, and "tricks of the trade" for bringing the best possible speech to varied audiences.
Re-Organizer Day Trainings
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 event opportunities. 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 Re-Organizer Days (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, January 21, 2012
- Saturday, March 10, 2012
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
- Saturday, October 6, 2012
Regional Re-Organizer Days (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Colorado Springs, CO
- Saturday, March 24, 2012 - Grand Junction, CO
- Saturday, September 22, 2012 - Fort Collins, CO
- Saturday, November 10 - Casper, WY
Requests for a Re-Organizer Day training in your area can be accomodated with a minimum of 5 attendees. Please contact Heidi Schaiberger, Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator at (303)370-2712 to schedule.
Re-Organizer Day 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.
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 handle a Q&A period and more.
For more information about any of the above trainings, please contact:
Heidi Schaiberger at (303)370-2712 or hschaiberger@donoralliance.org
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