Delegation Resource Manual: Conduct & Behavior
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YMCA PA Youth & Government Program
Expectations for Adult Participants
1.
Adult program participants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct for Students and
be willing to enforce it at all times when attending a Youth & Government activity.
2.
Adult program participants are expected to report all violations of the Code of Conduct to
the Executive Director immediately. In the event that the violation is minor in nature and if
it is after 1:00 AM, they may report it to the Executive Director the next morning.
3.
Adult program participants are expected to be present in the program area assigned to them
at all designated times.
4.
Adult program participants are expected to have another adult present whenever they:
a.
patrol the hallways before and after curfew;
b.
need to talk with a student in a private setting; or
c.
transport a single student to a Youth & Government program activity, to a doctor,
or to a hospital.
5.
Adult program participants are expected to have at least two students present if I am
transporting students to a Youth & Government program activity and there is no other adult
traveling with them.
6.
Adult program participants are expected to read all notes that have been given to them prior
to permitting them to be passed on to others.
7.
Adult program participants are expected not to share hotel accommodations with students
during a Youth & Government program activity.
8.
Adult program participants are expected to have all permission slips turned in before they
permit any student to travel to any Youth & Government activity.
Alumni Volunteer Corps
The State YMCA of Pennsylvania believes that a person’s growth and value to the program does not end on
graduation day. Alumni are encouraged to participate in all forms of civic engagement including voting,
volunteering, staying informed about issues, being engaged in local issues, etc. College aged Alumni who join
the Alumni Association are eligible to apply for membership to the Alumni Volunteer Corps. The AVC’s
primary responsibility is to return to the Model Government Convention to share their experience with the
incoming freshmen and other first time delegates. They are also encouraged to volunteer in Youth &
Government clubs at the local level if possible.
Qualifications:
Must be alumni of Youth & Government from Pennsylvania or another YMCA Y&G program.
Alumni from other states must present a letter of introduction from their state director.
Pennsylvania Alumni must be members in good standing with the Alumni Association.
Must be between the ages of 18-20 (21 and older can volunteer as adult advisors to local clubs)
Must complete the AVC application process
Responsibilities
Attend Thursday training day to prepare for registration
Register clubs upon arrival on Friday morning
Provide Friday morning tours to first time delegates
Assist Conference staff in preparing the Capitol for use
Serve as Mentors to first time delegates
Oversee the balloting for all elections
Other duties as needed and requested by the Conference Staff
