Philly CoderDojo Volunteer Onboarding Process:

1. THANK YOU for your interest in volunteering for Philly CoderDojo (PCD)!!!
   See instructions, links and agreement below.
2. Please complete PCD Volunteer & Mentor CoderDojo Registration if you have not done so already
3. For volunteers age18 and above, please submit the following clearances, you indicated you already have. Apply online for necessary (3) certifications to volunteer with youth in Pennsylvania - SEE instructions attached: 
   1. Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance – You will be emailed your PA Child Abuse Clearance Fee‑Waiver Code for PCD Volunteer Onboarding;
   2. PA Department of Ed - School Districts, Register, take receipt to fingerprinting location – $24.25 (can get need assistance with paying) 
   3. FBI Criminal Background – free;
4. Please Complete Training: 
   1. Inspiring Ninjas: How to mentor at a Dojo
   2. Safeguarding module E-Learning modules
   3. CoderDojo Ethos Behavior: Implementation and Practice
      
   4. Social Media and Communication Guidelines for Volunteers

5. Review What We’re Learning Now

   In our most recent sessions, our Coding Ninjas explored C# (C-sharp)—a powerful programming language used to build video games, apps, and websites. It’s the main language behind Unity, one of the world’s most popular game engines. We also introduced students to: setting up a GitHub account and using GitHub Desktop to start building and collaborating. This is just one example of the exciting, hands-on learning we offer!

   Learn C# – Our New Code Language!

   C# (C-sharp) is a powerful and fun programming language used to build games, apps, and websites. It’s the main language behind Unity, one of the world’s most popular game engines.

   What’s C# & Why Are We Learning It?

   Coding Ninjas First Project: Hello World

   Start your coding adventure with a classic “Hello World” program in C#.

   Try the Hello World Project

   Set Up GitHub & GitHub Desktop

   Follow these fun steps to set up GitHub and begin making your own projects or collaborating with others.

   GitHub Setup Guide (PDF)

6. Visit Dojo online, Receive, Sign & Return PCD Mentor Agreement
7. Introduction to fellow Mentors and get brief orientation and shadow mentor ninjas
8.  RSVP to Mentor at Dojos including dojo content, survey questions and updated information
9. Mentor at Dojos: Inspire knowledge transfer to and between ninjas, support their development as well-rounded technologists: self-motivated learners, creators and problem solvers with social skills.

hilly CoderDojo Volunteer Onboarding Process:

Philly CoderDojo Volunteer Onboarding Process:
THANK YOU for your interest in volunteering for Philly CoderDojo (PCD)!!!
See instructions, links and agreement below.
Please complete PCD Volunteer & Mentor CoderDojo Registration if you have not done so already
For volunteers age18 and above, please submit the following clearances, you indicated you already have. Apply online for necessary (3) certifications to volunteer with youth in Pennsylvania - SEE instructions attached: 
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance – free;
PA Department of Ed - School Districts, Register, take receipt to fingerprinting location – $24.25 (can get need assistance with paying) 
FBI Criminal Background – free;
Register as PCD Mentor with CoderDojo.com selecting Philly CoderDojo as your location
Complete CoderDojo.com Reading and agree to both materials and E-Learning modules:
Inspiring Ninjas: How to be a CoderDojo Mentor;
Safeguarding young people in CoderDojo
CoderDojo Ethos Behavior: Implementation and Practice
Social Media and Communication Guidelines for Volunteers
Review CoderDojo Resources assist with dojo content planning
Visit Dojo online, Receive, Sign & Return PCD Mentor Agreement
Introduction to fellow Mentors and get brief orientation and shadow mentor ninjas
 RSVP to Mentor at Dojos including dojo content, survey questions and updated information
Mentor at Dojos: Inspire knowledge transfer to and between ninjas, support their development as well-rounded technologists: self-motivated learners, creators and problem solvers with social skills.

Philly CoderDojo Volunteer Onboarding Process:
THANK YOU for your interest in volunteering for Philly CoderDojo (PCD)!!!
See instructions, links and agreement below.
Please complete PCD Volunteer & Mentor CoderDojo Registration if you have not done so already
For volunteers age18 and above, please submit the following clearances, you indicated you already have. Apply online for necessary (3) certifications to volunteer with youth in Pennsylvania - SEE instructions attached: 
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance – free;
PA Department of Ed - School Districts, Register, take receipt to fingerprinting location – $24.25 (can get need assistance with paying) 
FBI Criminal Background – free;
Register as PCD Mentor with CoderDojo.com selecting Philly CoderDojo as your location
Complete CoderDojo.com Reading and agree to both materials and E-Learning modules:
Inspiring Ninjas: How to be a CoderDojo Mentor;
Safeguarding young people in CoderDojo
CoderDojo Ethos Behavior: Implementation and Practice
Social Media and Communication Guidelines for Volunteers
Review CoderDojo Resources assist with dojo content planning
Visit Dojo online, Receive, Sign & Return PCD Mentor Agreement
Introduction to fellow Mentors and get brief orientation and shadow mentor ninjas
 RSVP to Mentor at Dojos including dojo content, survey questions and updated information
Mentor at Dojos: Inspire knowledge transfer to and between ninjas, support their development as well-rounded technologists: self-motivated learners, creators and problem solvers with social skills.

Philly CoderDojo Volunteer Onboarding Process:
THANK YOU for your interest in volunteering for Philly CoderDojo (PCD)!!!
See instructions, links and agreement below.
Please complete PCD Volunteer & Mentor CoderDojo Registration if you have not done so already
For volunteers age18 and above, please submit the following clearances, you indicated you already have. Apply online for necessary (3) certifications to volunteer with youth in Pennsylvania - SEE instructions attached: 
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance – free;
PA Department of Ed - School Districts, Register, take receipt to fingerprinting location – $24.25 (can get need assistance with paying) 
FBI Criminal Background – free;
Register as PCD Mentor with CoderDojo.com selecting Philly CoderDojo as your location
Complete CoderDojo.com Reading and agree to both materials and E-Learning modules:
Inspiring Ninjas: How to be a CoderDojo Mentor;
Safeguarding young people in CoderDojo
CoderDojo Ethos Behavior: Implementation and Practice
Social Media and Communication Guidelines for Volunteers
Review CoderDojo Resources assist with dojo content planning
Visit Dojo online, Receive, Sign & Return PCD Mentor Agreement
Introduction to fellow Mentors and get brief orientation and shadow mentor ninjas
 RSVP to Mentor at Dojos including dojo content, survey questions and updated information
Mentor at Dojos: Inspire knowledge transfer to and between ninjas, support their development as well-rounded technologists: self-motivated learners, creators and problem solvers with social skills.