MPISSN Buddy Program

Member Services - “Buddy Program”

VETERAN JOB DESCRIPTION

TIME COMMITMENT: Three Months
EXPECTATIONS: Veteran Buddy will:

• During the first month arrange for at least one meeting outside MPI/Sacramento.
• Invite Rookie Buddy to the following MPI/Sacramento events: accompany them or arrange to meet at a specific time and place.
• Any meeting during the 3-month period,
• Any Special Event or Workshop,
• Orientation Meeting if held during the 3-month period. If an Orientation Meeting is not held during the period be sure they know what the meeting is about and encourage them to attend the next one,
• Any Regular meeting of the Board of Directors, if possible, (Call MPI/S office for details and advise staff and President if attending),
• At lease one committee meeting, (If Veteran Buddy is on a committee, this is the logical choice. If this is not the case, ask Rookie if they have a preference. Call the Committee Chair for meeting details and ask if a visit is okay.)

The following should be discussed:

• MPI/S Chapter organization
1. Role of the Board of Directors
2. Committee Structure (What they do, how to get on a committee, why volunteer for committee, etc.)
3. MPI (International) Organization and Role
• Directories from both MPI and MPI/S--these are resources and contain lots of information beyond names and addresses.
• At the end of the 3-month period, both Veteran and Rookie should complete and return the project evaluation form provided at the beginning of the pairing.

ROOKIE BUDDY JOB DESCRIPTION

TIME COMMITMENT: Three Months
EXPECTATIONS: Rookie Buddy will:

• Take an active part in advancing the partnership by contacting your Veteran Buddy to facilitate making the above arrangements.
• Be sure to check out our “About MPI” page under "Join MPI" for complete information on the benefits of joining MPI Sacramento/Sierra Nevada.
• MPI Sacramento/Sierra Nevada’s strength lies in its volunteers and volunteer leadership.  Thus, recruiting new members is vital to ensure that ongoing strength.

Download Buddy Program Application