Volunteering (VTO) + Optional Java - Instructor Checklist
Pre-Day Preparation
- Confirm volunteering activity details and logistics
- Prepare materials or instructions for volunteering
- Plan a short (1–2 hour) optional Java review or exercise session (if time allows)
Morning: Volunteering Activity
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Arrival and Introduction (15 min)
- Welcome intern and review volunteering plan
- Discuss the value of volunteering and giving back
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Participate in Volunteering (main focus of the day)
- Support intern in their role
- Encourage teamwork and engagement
- Take photos or notes for reflection (if appropriate)
Optional: Java Review/Exercises (1–2 hours, if time allows)
- Quick Java Recap
- Review key concepts from Days 1–3
- Answer any questions
- Assign a small coding challenge or review exercise
Reflection & Wrap-Up
- Reflect on Volunteering Experience
- Discuss what was learned from volunteering
- Connect volunteering to teamwork and problem-solving in programming
- Encourage intern to share thoughts or write a short reflection
Assessment Checkpoints
- Participated in volunteering activity
- Reflected on the experience
- (If time) Completed Java review or exercise
Materials Needed
- Volunteering instructions/materials
- Java review exercise (optional)
Time Flexibility Notes
- If volunteering takes all day: Skip Java session
- If volunteering is shorter: Use extra time for Java review or rest
Success Criteria for Day 4
- Engaged in volunteering
- Reflected on experience
- (If time) Reviewed Java concepts