Whether for members or volunteers, orientation sets the stage for successful service. See our orientation resources for specific audiences below.

For AmeriCorps Members and Programs
Member Orientation: Introduce new members to the world of service
Getting Things Started: The AmeriCorps Orientation Video
AmeriCorps Orientation Video: Getting Things Done
Getting Geared Up for Service: Conducting Orientations for Operating Site Staff, Members, and Placement Site Supervisors (a session presented at the AmeriCorps*Direct Best Practices Conference 2007)
Designing a site supervisor orientation and training plan
Starting Strong: A Guide to Pre-Service Training
Preparing an orientation binder for AmeriCorps*VISTA members

For Senior Corps Programs
Offering orientation and in-service training to Foster Grandparents
Customizable PowerPoint presentations from the Senior Corps Tech Center

For Mentors
Orienting Mentors: Who Made a Difference for You?
Orienting Mentors: What Is a Mentor?

For Volunteers
Best Practices for Developing a Volunteer Program: Orientation and Training
Creating a volunteer handbook
Motivating and Managing Today's Volunteers