ISY SERVICE LEARNING Checklist for potential partnerships

This checklist is to be used by ISY representatives when visiting potential partner organizations to ascertain the extent and type of involvement ISY can engage in.

Name and address of organization*

Name and contact details of organization representative*

Date and duration of visit*

Name, contact details and position of ISY representative*

Child safety and protection

Does the organization have child safety and protection protocols in place?*

Yes
No

Are the staff trained in child safety and protection?*

Yes
No

Is the facility safe and clean?*

Yes
No

Long-term relationship

Is the organization established (viable long-term, sustainability, funding)?*

Yes
No

Are the staff trained, long-term, committed?*

Yes
No

Does the organization have long-term vision?*

Yes
No

Is a financial obligation from ISY required?*

Yes
No

Details?*

Type of relationship

Will it be easy to involve the entire ISY community (all grades, parents, faculty)?*

Yes
No

Are there opportunities for activities to be linked to the ISY curriculum?*

Yes
No

Are there opportunities for ISY to have input into the future development of the partnership?*

Yes
No

Are there opportunities for meaningful engagement (ie beyond donations)?*

Yes
No

Are there opportunities to work together to develop relationships with related organizations (third-party)?*

Yes
No

Are there any issues regarding ISY publishing photos, information, etc obtained while visiting the facility?*

Yes
No

What are the roles and responsibilities of each partner?*

Logistics

Is it easy for ISY to visit and communicate (electronic communication, transport)?*

Yes
No

Are the staff able to communicate in English?*

Yes
No

Partner organization structure and facilities

Does the organization have a good relationship with the local community?*

Yes
No

How are local people involved in the project?*

Is the project private or government run/funded? Associated issues/requirements?*

Are there facilities for groups of visiting ISY students?*

Yes
No

Are facilities suitable for people with disabilities?*

Yes
No

Additional comments or questions

Detail of the person completed the form

Name:*

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