Up to 30 participants will receive instruction from professionals in 1) time management and productivity skills 2) individual personality assessment and interpretation valued at $75 or more 3) group dynamics training and exercises plus receive 4) exposure to current volunteer opportunities.
The last workshop session includes brief presentations by South Orange Village and Maplewood Township officials on their volunteer opportunities, along with similar presentations by a number of local service organizations.
The workshop closes with a graduation ceremony. In return for this valuable training experience, participants must agree to volunteer after completing the institute for at least 6 months with the local organization of their choice. All sessions are held at the South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Rd. in South Orange from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday mornings.
Group Dynamics March 29
Volunteer Opportunities April 5
Applications are available by completing the form at www.twotowns.org/contact and writing “Civic Engagement Institute Application” in the “Comments” or you can call the Coalition on Race office at 973-761-6116, X4, and a form will be mailed. For more information about South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race, visit www.twotowns.org or call 973-761-6116.
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