Youth-adult Partnerships: A Training Manual
youth-adult partnerships:a training manual Innovation Center for Community andYouth Development National 4-H Council National Network for Youth Youth Leadership InstituteThe authors and partners encourage the reproduction of this material for usage in trainings and workshops, provided that copyright and source information is cited and credited. Any reproduction, translation, or transmission of this material for financialgain, in any forms or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, microfilming, recording, or otherwise, without permission of the authors, is prohibited. 2003 Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute.This edition was printed in August, 2003.youth-adult partnerships - a training manualpage 1
This manual is the culmination of contributions from many individuals andorganizations. All four partner organizations—the National 4-H Council, the NationalNetwork for Youth, and the Youth Leadership Institute, with the leadership of theInnovation Center for Community and Youth Development—are grateful to thededication, hard work, and creativity of the people involved in the development of thistraining manual.aboutThe Lead Team played a critical role in keeping this project focused and movingforward; the team was bolstered by the invaluable vision and initial conceptual and practical framework for the manual provided by the Design Team. Members of the Lead andDesign Teams included the following people:Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development: Keri Dakow, Hartley Hobson,Lyndsey Merchant, Ashley Price, Amy Weisenbach, Carla Roach (facilitator), and KristenSpangler (facilitator);National Network for Youth: Ingrid Drake, Megan Klein, Jo Mestelle, andTony Zepeda;Youth Leadership Institute: Eric Rowles, Maureen Sedonean, Monica Alatorre,Gina Rivera-Cater, Saun-Toy Trotter, and Khin Mae Aung.page 2youth-adult partnerships - a training manual 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute
We would especially like to thank the many dedicated authors who created originalexercises and whose thoughtful and creative contributions will greatly affect the growthand practice of youth–adult partnerships:We would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution that the Creating Youth-AdultPartnerships curriculum has provided to the youth development field. It contains materials, information and training activities useful to individuals, groups and organizations justbeginning their work in youth-adult partnerships. The curriculum’s design team includedKirk Astroth, Kevin Floyd, Pam Garza, Jesse Heim, Daniel Houck, Catrina Huynh, MelissaKovanda, Lisa Moore, Gina Noe, Roger Rennekemp, Amy Weisenbach, Jesse Welch,Seth Witaker, and Mary Lee Wood. Please see the Resource Section for publication andordering information.We would also like to recognize the contributions of Jo Mestelle, Rebecca Lane, and JanRichardson for their efforts during the final writing and organizing of thistraining manual.The Partnersyouth-adult partnerships - a training manualpage 3 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership InstituteaboutSherry Allen, Southeastern Network of Youth and Family ServicesKaty BenjaminSteven Bliss, Youth Leadership InstituteLinda Camino, Camino and AssociatesMatt Graf, Community Partnerships with YouthAngie Guidry, Community Partnerships with YouthNancy Jackson, New England Network for Child, Youth and Family ServicesNancy Johnson, Mid-Atlantic Network of Youth and Family ServicesMegan KleinMelissa Kovanda-KramerGary Sanford, RESPECTKristen TruffaJanet Wakefield, Community Partnerships with YouthAmy Weisenbach, Innovation Center for Community and Youth DevelopmentDavid Yates, Community Partnerships with Youth
the partnersInnovation Center for Community and Youth DevelopmentThe Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development works to unleash thepotential of youth, adults, organizations, and communities to engage together in creating a just and equitable society. Through technical assistance, training, tool kits, curricula, publications, interactive websites, research, evaluation, and consultation, theInnnovation Center connects thinkers and leaders of all ages to develop fresh ideas,forge new partnerships, and engage young people and their communities in socialchange.6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 502, Takoma Park, MD 20912301/270-1700, www.theinnovationcenter.orgNational 4-H CouncilNational 4-H Council works to advance the 4-H youth development movement to build aworld in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positivechange. To fulfill its mission, National 4-H Council partners with the U.S. Department ofAgriculture’s Cooperative Extension System, as well as with communities and organizations, to provide technical support and training, develop curricula, create model programs, and promote positive youth development.7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815301/961–2800, www.fourhcouncil.edupage 4youth-adult partnerships - a training manual 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute
National Network for Youth1319 F Street, NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20004202/783–7949, www.nn4youth.orgYouth Leadership InstituteYouth Leadership Institute (YLI) operates in partnership with young people and the systems that sustain them to build communities that value, honor and support youth. Inthe Bay Area, YLI implements Community-Based Programs that provide youth with opportunities for developing leadership skills in the areas of prevention, youth philanthropy,policy and civic engagement. Building on our experiences in our programs, YLI also operates an internationally recognized training institute that engages in Social Change Effortswith systems, practitioners, youth and adults across the country that promote best andpromising practices in the field of youth development and create better communities foryouth and adults.246 First Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94070415/836–9160, www.yli.orgyouth-adult partnerships - a training manualpage 5 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institutethe partnersFor 27 years, the National Network for Youth has been dedicated to ensuring that youngpeople can be safe and lead healthy and productive lives. With more than 700 directmembers and 1,500 constituents involved in its regional and statenetworks, the National Network informs public policy, educates the public, and strengthens the field of youthwork. In doing so, young people are championed, especially thosewho because of life circumstances, disadvantage, past abuse, or community prejudicehave less opportunity to become contributing members of their communities.
table of contentsintroductionsection one: training essentials Introduction Trainer’s Checklist1718starting your training: openers Overview and Learning Objectives Establishing Group Norms The Team Game Penny Draw20212324assessments: tracking youth—adult partnerships over time Overview and Learning Objectives Assessments: Are You Ready toWork in Youth–Adult Partnerships? Where are You Going? A Youth-AdultPartnership Self-Assessment Tool P.A.R.T.N.E.R.: Evaluating theeffectiveness of youth-adultpartnerships26272831closure Overview and Learning Objectives Picture-Perfect Partnership Intergenerational Sharing Head, Heart, and Feetpage 635363840youth-adult partnerships - a training manual 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute
section two: foundations for youth—adult partnerships4445table of contents Introduction Nothing but the Facts Building Youth–AdultPartnerships50understanding youth-adult partnerships Overview and LearningObjectives Stages of Youth–Adult Partnerships Bringing Definition to “Youth” and “Adult” Poetry in Motion: Identifying theCharacteristics of Effective Youth–AdultPartnerships Claiming Your Voice5354565862understanding and valuing differences Overview and Learning Objectives Four Corners: My Personal Foundation Identity Mingle Youth as Culture: Class Reunion Relationship Connections: Culture andIts Impact on Youth–Adult Partnerships Personal Plans for Understanding andValuing Differences666770737883developing a vision for youth-adult partnerships Overview and Learning Objectives Mapping Youth–Adult Partnerships Developing a Common Vision Identifying Barriers to EffectivePartnershipsyouth-adult partnerships - a training manual86879194page 7 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute
section three: advancing youth—adult partnerships Introduction98table of contentsknowing yourself and your partners Overview and Learning Objectives Superstar The 20/80 Rule The Power of Friendship Real Partnering Where Are You Coming From:Looking at Shared Leadership99100102105108112working as a team Overview and Learning Objectives Working With More Than One Person:A Set of Three Activities Timing is Everything Communicaton Maze Giving Partnership a Chance Bound: Perceiving Limits Project Development: Traditional Roles What’s your Role?132133135144148152155159sustaining your partnerships Overview and Learning Objectives Talking It Over: Learning to Giveand Receive Feedback Learning The Indicators ofSuccessful Youth-Adult Partnerships Negotiations Connecting Youth Leadership toYour Organization’s Missionpage 8165166169171176youth-adult partnerships - a training manual 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute
section four: philanthropy: a new arena for youth—adultpartnerships180181195201205212section five: research: youth—adult partnerships work Overview and Learning Objectives Making the Case for Youth–AdultPartnerships What Do You Make of the Research? What Do You Make of the Research? Benefits to Communities and Organizations214215229229231section six: resources Overview Sample Agenda for Training: Preparingfor Effective Youth–Adult Partnerships Youth Development and Youth–AdultPartnerships: The What For Approaches to Youth Work Resource Listyouth-adult partnerships - a training manual237238240247250page 9 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institutetable of contents Overview and Learning Objectives Philanthropy in American History My Habits of Giving Maintaining Our PhilanthropicPartnership How Much Would You Give? Fundraising Tips
introductionTake a moment to think back to your first experience with a youth–adultpartnership. Chances are the pay was low (or nonexistent), but the benefits were many.You had plenty of frustrating moments, yet felt exhilarated and productive; thought noone listened to you, yet so many imitated you. So many people said change could notoccur, yet look at the growth you experienced and the outcomes of your efforts.You probably fought for respect and wound up winning new friends and colleagues.Ah, the excitement of youth–adult partnerships!We’ve come a long way with the youth development approach, and youth–adultpartnerships are leading the charge. Young people, adults, organizations, businesses,and communities are all experiencing the positive and productive impact that partneringhas generated.Along this journey many lessons have been learned. This manual incorporates thoselessons and offers advanced training for people in the field of youth andcommunity work. The goal is to strengthen and promote individuals, groups, andorganizations in their practice of youth–adult partnerships. The manual wasdeveloped in response to the many requests for advanced training we have received.Now, think again about your past and current youth–adult partnerships.What worked? What was challenging? What impact did the partnership have on you?This manual offers many new training exercises, tools, and support materials to build onand develop the capacity of youth and adults working in partnership.The engaging and challenging materials presented here were created by a group ofskilled youth and adults, piloted by younger and older members of diversecommunities from across the country, and found to be useful to a variety ofcommunity-based organizations practicing youth–adult partnerships. Facilitators of andparticipants in this curriculum will develop the tools to successfully recognize the assetsof all members of their communities and discover methods to draw out the hiddentalents in everyone, young and old.page 10youth-adult partnerships - a training manual 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute
We have divided the manual into six manageable sections. It is not necessary tocomplete each section sequentially; however, each section builds on theexperiences and lessons of the previous one to create a strong base forsuccessful youth–adult partnerships.section one: training essentialssection two: foundations for youth—adult partnershipsAlthough this section was designed primarily to provide training exercises for youth–adultpartnerships in the beginning phase of development, it is rich in training exercises andinformation that is timely for established youth–adult partnerships. We encourage you tospend time reviewing the materials designed for this section because they address awide range of issues that involve all aspects of community and youth development, notjust youth–adult partnerships. This section includes training activities created to deepenyour understanding of youth–adult partnerships, encourage relationship building, andenhance appreciation of differences. In addition, it offers exercises to help you identifythe assets of your partnership efforts, develop a common vision, and recognize barriersto effective partnerships.youth-adult partnerships - a training manualpage 11 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership InstituteintroductionThe information and activities in this section are designed to assist participants withassessing their experience, knowledge, and values surrounding youth–adultpartnerships. It was created to support groups, teams, and organizations that are relatively new to youth–adult partnerships. Drawn from real-world examples, the materials inthis section are equally helpful for reflecting upon and assessing the effectiveness ofestablished partnerships. This section includes opening, assessment, and closing activities to guide trainers in developing comfortable and creative learning environments.
introductionsection three: advancing youth—adult partnershipsThis section focuses on issues and components of youth–adult partnerships that gobeyond the beginnings or foundations of partnerships. These activities were designed foryouth–adult partnerships that have been in existence for a period of time, such as thoseon committees or boards or those working as a team within an organization or in thecommunity. Several activities explore building an understanding of the principles ofshared leadership. The exercises focus on how people are more alike than different andoffer a win–win method for resolving issues that might arise. Several of the exercisesrequire “homework,” such as going out to do interviews, as a prerequisite.section four: philanthropy: a new arena for youth—adultpartnershipsPhilanthropy is a new frontier for youth–adult partnerships that want to make adifference in their organizations, groups, or communities. Youth and adults whowork together to raise funds for or give money and time to causes and efforts that areimportant to them share a powerful experience. This section helps youth and adultsunderstand the role of philanthropy in society and in their own lives and helps them usethe strength of youth–adult partnerships to engage in fundraising and personal giving.section five: research: youth—adult partnerships workMaking the case for using youth–adult partnerships as a way to get things done, run anorganization, or create change in a community is strengthened by knowing and havingaccess to research reports, data, and other resources. Have you ever been asked,“How do you know that youth–adult partnerships are effective?” or “Why should we useyouth–adult partnerships to do our work?” Having research information at your fingertipscan help you make the pitch, address skeptics, and reinforce your partnerships. Thissection will help youth and adults gain access to research on youth–adult partnershipsand develop strategies for youth–adult partnerships.page 12youth-adult partnerships - a training manual 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute
section six: resourcesfinal word to the trainersThis manual has been organized to encourage trainers to effectively and creatively customize their sessions to meet the learning objectives of their participants.The training exercises can be used solo or grouped with other exercises, and all aredesigned to engage youth and adults as equal participants in leading and evaluating theexercises. We encourage trainers to be creative and flexible in crafting their training sessions.Happy Partnering!youth-adult partnerships - a training manualpage 13 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership InstituteintroductionThis section contains several different types of resource materials. The first is a sampletraining agenda illustrating how a group of youth–adult partnershipactivities can be put together to create a half- or full-day training. Two informationalpieces—an article on youth development and youth–adult partnerships and a chart thatprovides a framework for different approaches being used in theyouthwork field—can be used as background information for trainers or ashandouts during training sessions. A comprehensive list of print, video, and Internetreferences and resources is at the end of this section.
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contentsintroduction17trainer’s checklist18starting your training: openerssection one:training essentials Overview and Learning Objectives Establishing Group Norms The Team Game Penny Draw20212324assessments: tracking youth—adult partnerships over time Overview and Learning Objectives Are You Ready to Work in Youth–Adult Partnerships? Youth–Adult Partnership Self-Assessment Tool P.A.R.T.N.E.R.: Evaluating the Effectiveness ofYouth–Adult Partnerships26272831closure Overview and Learning Objectives Picture-Perfect Partnership Intergenerational Sharing Head, Heart, and Feetpage 1635363840youth-adult partnerships - a training manual 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institute
introductionyouth-adult partnerships - a training manualpage 17 2003 The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development, National Network for Youth, Youth Leadership Institutesection one:training essentialsThe information and activities in this section are designed to assist participants withassessing their experience, knowledge, and values surrounding youth–adultpartnerships. It was created to support groups, teams, and organizations that are relatively new to youth–adult partnerships. Drawn from real-world examples, the materials inthis s
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