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- NEW DIRECTION COMMUNITY HOPE -

 

PURPOSE

 

NEW DIRECTION COMMUNITY HOPE is a subsidiary of Path of Life Church, a Illinois non-profit corporation with a 501 (c)(3) status located at 2200 Camp Jackson Rd Cahokia, IL.  Path of Life Church is community oriented and seeks the well being of its citizens by offering a program that gives alternatives to the negative forces that have impacted the lives of many. We invite the citizens of the community to come together and form various committees that will spearhead positive leadership and implement the program to give direction to the needs of the citizens of the community, as well as, addressing and nurturing their spiritual, mental and physical needs.

 

NEW DIRECTION is a grass-roots community service endeavor to provide a program for Cahokia*s families of low income.  Its primary mission is to serve as a community service and outreach organization with special emphasis on youth and family programs that will assist in the enhancement of their quality of life, be it mentally, physically, and/or spiritually.  The goal is for families with children in the Cahokia area to improve their qualities of life in their community.  Our mode of operation includes promoting programs and activities which might encourage parents, children, and community members to come together and develop caring and respectful relations, positive and responsible attitudes, and productive skills.

 

 

The long term goal of NEW DIRECTION is simple, yet fills a critical need of the people served: to empower residents to take responsibility for their quality of community life, and to promote the well-being of children, parents, families and community members.

 

 

NEW DIRECTION focuses on the development of the whole child.  In order to do this, we look at the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social needs of each child.  We believe that children learn when provided a variety of activities that will allow for success and encourage advancement in all areas.

 

 

NEW DIRECTION provides opportunities for the youth of Cahokia, especially those in the most troublesome and crime-ridden areas of the city and surrounding communities.  We encourage them to participate in a variety of challenging educational and learning activities designed to enhance individual learning skills, build self-respect and self esteem, and promote an awareness and understanding of good citizenship.  

 

1st and 2nd Annual 

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

 

 Dates, location and fee schedule for the annual  Summer Enrichment Program.

 

 

The Summer Enrichment Program provides opportunities for the youth of Cahokia and surrounding area to participate in a variety of challenging educational and learning activities designed to enhance individual learning skills, build self esteem, and promote an awareness and understanding of good citizenship.

 

HOW IS THE PROGRAM UNIQUE?:  We have a strong emphasis on parental and family involvement.  We depend on te regular involvement of family members along with the help of our core New Direction Community Hope volunteer staff.

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?:  We encourage families with children in the Cahokia area to join our summer program. 

 

PROGRAM HOURS AND LOCATION:  

• Daily activities will be held at the New Direction Community Hope Center, with the exception of field trips, located at  Maplewood Elementary School 600 Jerome Lane Cahokia, IL 62206

  • 1st Annual SEP Hours of operation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   Monday through Friday, beginning June 9, 2014, and ending July 18, 2014.  2nd Annual SEP Hours of operation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   Monday through Friday, beginning June 1, 2015, and ending July 17, 2015.   

• Please call Kellie at 618-332-4551 or 618-416-9136 if you have any questions.  Parents will be asked to complete an application, to review our program rules, work with us to schedule your participation, if possible, in the summer program, and pay fees.  ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED.

 

HOW CAN WE REGISTER?:  

• The program is open to all young people ages  (5) five through (14) fourteen.

  • Parents/Guardian can register children on May 26th & 27th from 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM at the Cahokia High School located at 800 Range Lane, Cahokia, IL  Volunteer Orientation May 29th 9:00 AM

 

WHAT ARE PROGRAM FEES?: 

Tuition for the seven-week program is $140, which includes the cost of meals and field trips; it may be paid in weekly installments of $20.  Students may register by the week or for full term.

 

FAMILY RATES AND EARLY DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE:  

• The first three members of an immediate family will pay full tuition

• Any additional members of that immediate family receive a 15% discount.  

• Students who register for the full program and pay in advance will receive a 10% discount.

 

ACTIVITIES

 

• Educational Field Trips local and surrounding areas such as St. Louis Muny and Edwardsville Water Shed and Under Ground Railroad Museum, Maryville Water Slide, Alton (Robert Wadlow Museum - tallest man )

• Tour Police & Fire Department

• Arts and crafts

• Games, sports and recreation

• Hands-on activities to learn about science, health, and environment

• Projects to learn about local history, government, and community

• Performing arts, including story telling, communication skills

• Family Fun Nights to encourage parent-child interaction and healthy recreation

• Swimming, volleyball, and basketball 

• Senior Citizen Day * to bridge the generation gap.  Seniors will engage in reading/telling stories and activities

• Banquet at the end of Program to  celebrate participants accomplishments, awards

• Community Parade in most troublesome area to bring newness and inclusiveness

• Bicycle Rodeo  

 

VOLUNTEERS

 

We encourage parents, grandparents and all who care about children to volunteer, and you do so by filling out the application during the registration period

 

 Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct

 

Purpose of Volunteer Policies:

These policies are written to provide overall guidance and direction to staff and volunteers engaged in volunteer involvement and management efforts. These policies do not constitute, either implicitly or explicitly, a binding contractual or personnel agreement. Our agency reserves the exclusive right to change any of these policies at any time and to expect adherence to the changed policy. Changes to or exceptions from these policies may only be granted by the Program Director, and must be obtained in advance and in writing. Areas not specifically covered by these policies shall be determined by the Program Director.

 

Definition of 'Volunteer'

A "volunteer" is anyone who, without compensation or expectation of compensation beyond reimbursement, performs a task at the direction of and on behalf of the agency.  A "volunteer" must be officially accepted and enrolled by the agency prior to performance of the task. Unless specifically stated, volunteers shall not be considered as "employees" of the agency.

 

"Mandatory" Service

Our agency also accepts as volunteers those participating in student community service activities, student intern projects, alternative sentencing or diversion programs, corporate volunteer programs, and other volunteer referral programs. In each of these cases, however, a written agreement must be in effect with the organization, school, or program from whom the special case volunteers originate and this agreement must identify responsibility for management and care of the volunteers. This agreement must be reached in writing before the volunteer begins assignment, and it is the responsibility of the volunteer to secure this agreement with the appropriate organization.  The Project Director is happy to speak with supervisors by phone to explain our program and answer any questions.

 

Volunteers Under 18

If you are under 18, at least one of your parents/guardian must know you are going to volunteer with this organization.  We strongly suggest that you give your parent/guardian the DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT Rules and Regulations so they can read through the materials themselves.  Your parents are invited to call or e-mail the Program Director, Pastor Katie L. Dargan, with any questions or comments about our program.

 

Service at the Discretion of the Agency

Our agency accepts the service of all volunteers with the understanding that such service is at the sole discretion of the agency. Volunteers agree that the agency may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to terminate the volunteer's relationship with the agency. 

 

The volunteer may at any time, for whatever reason, decide to sever the volunteer's relationship with the agency. Notice of such a decision should be communicated as soon as possible to the Program Director.

 

Representing the Summer Enrichment Program

Volunteers are asked to not contact organizations or individuals on behalf of the Summer Enrichment Program unless they are given express written directions to do so by the Program Director

 

Confidentiality

Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary or privileged information to which they are exposed while serving as a volunteer, whether this information involves a single staff, volunteer, client, or other person or involves overall agency business. Failure to maintain confidentiality may result in termination of the volunteer's relationship with the agency or other corrective action.

 

Screening/Reference Checks

Volunteers must submit professional references. 

 

Contacting Other Volunteers

Occassionally, volunteers will need to contact other volunteers with regard to their activities with the Summer Enrichment Program. We expect all such communications among volunteers to follow general netiquette guidelines. The Program Director will not share contact information about a volunteer with another volunteer without the express consent of all parties involved. We encourage volunteers to use common sense when communicating with other volunteers.  We suggest your following this rule: don't reveal anything about yourself to someone that you would not feel comfortable revealing to a stranger you met on the street.

 

Inappropriate Communications toward Volunteer

If at any point you receive any communication that you feel is inappropriate, for any reason, and you believe you have received it in conjunction with your involvement with the Summer Enrichment Program, please share details about the communication to the Program Director and/or Designee.

 

Volunteer's Inappropriate Communications toward Program Participant

If at any point a program participant receive any communication that they feel is inappropriate, for any reason, and they believe they have received it in conjunction with your involvement as a volunteer with the Summer Enrichment Program, all details about the communication to the Program Director and/or Designee will be addressed with you and at the mouth of two or thiree witness the facts shall be established and you will be dismissed from the Summer Enrichment Program.  Any sexual related communications toward any participant will be reported to the proper authorities. 

 

Confidential Information

The safety of our volunteers is important to us. To that end, the Summer Enrichment Program will not release a volunteer's phone number, age or other personal information to anyone outside of our organization or to other volunteers without that volunteer's written permission to do so. 

 

Ending Your Volunteer Role

You can cease volunteering with the Summer Enrichment Program upon the completion of any volunteer assignment, or when you are not currently engaged in an assignment.  A written notice stating your intent to cease volunteering should be submitted to the Program Director and/or Designee.  

 

Dismissal of a Volunteer

Volunteers who do not adhere to the rules and procedures of the agency or who fail to satisfactorily perform their volunteer assignment are subject to dismissal. No volunteer will be terminated until the volunteer has had an opportunity to discuss the reasons for possible dismissal with Program Director and/or Designee. Possible grounds for dismissal may include, but are not limited to, the following: gross misconduct or insubordination, theft of property or misuse of agency materials, abuse or mistreatment of clients, staff or other volunteers, failure to abide by agency policies and procedures, and failure to satisfactorily perform assigned duties.