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We the Students - Michigan's We the People Program - VOLUNTEER Sign Up
Thank you in advance for contributing to the civic fabric of our society through your volunteerism!
Contact Information & Availability
Volunteer's Name
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Phone Number - for event communication via text and phone
Mailing Addresses
We are hoping to be in person and to provide you your resources on site.We will send some materials as well. In case there is a need to send materials, please include your best address below.
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Alumni Information
Alumnus. Are you an alumnus of any MCCE program? (If you were, please check all that apply!)
Mock Trial
We the People
Project Citizen
Civitas (Teacher Exchange Program)
None. Unfortunately, I didn't have a cool teacher who did these programs!
I did a related speech and performance activity - debate, forensics, etc.
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Volunteer Availability
Volunteers will need to attend a 30-45 minute virtual orientation in advance of their district or state events. This may be a live (virtual) or recorded orientation. We appreciate all efforts to judge both events - if you need to choose one, please try to volunteer at State Finals! Thank you.
Districts (Passed)
Districts are morning half day events. Districts have passed. Please continue on to the state event.
State Showcase and Competition
This is an all day event - preference for volunteers will be given to those who can volunteer all day as it provides more predictability in the scores.
ALL DAY, January 6, 2023 in the Lansing/East Lansing area - 7:45 am - 4:30 pm (strong preference for all day judges to ensure consistency in judging)
7:45am - 12:30 p.m. only
12:00-4:30 p.m. only
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Volunteer Role and Preferences
Presiding Judges. Scoring Judges. Facilitators. Zoom Room Helpers. Orientation Facilitators. Tabulation.
I am willing to volunteer as: ______. Please check all that apply.
Scoring Judge - The role of the judge is to assess the depth of Constitutional and current knowledge from the students' presentations. Judges listen to a four (4 ) minute prepared statement and then engage students in a six (6) minute follow-up question and answer period. Scoring judges serve on a panel with 2 other judges. You will rotate asking questions with your colleagues. The lead scoring judge will also read the question to the students. After each hearing, you will score the student presentations. Judges should be willing to engage and investigate students' existing knowledge as well as to guide additional thought provoking questions, thinking, and research. Preferences for Constitutional content will be asked below.
Time Keeper and Facilitator - The facilitator plays the roles of ensuring the hearing is welcoming, efficient, and successful. Facilitators will bring their judging panels to the each hearing room, serve as time keeper, ensure the judges have their materials, the students are in the right space, generally encourage the students, as well as ensure the judges turn in their paperwork.
Other (hospitality, room hosts, directions, etc.)
Of the volunteer roles listed above that I checked, my preferred role/first choice is that of a ____.
Unit Judging Preferences
If you choose scoring judge, please indicate which Constitutional areas you would most like to engage with. Please see the website for a full list of questions. Please check all that apply.
Unit One: What Are the Philosophical and Historical Foundations of the American Political System?
Unit Two: How Did the Framers Create the Constitution?
Unit Three: How Has the Constitution Been Changed to Further the Ideals Contained in the Declaration of Independence?
Unit Four: How Have the Values and Principles Embodied in the Constitution Shaped American Institutions and Practices?
Unit Five: What Rights Does the Bill of Rights Protect?
Unit Six: What Challenges Might Face American Constitutional Democracy in the Twenty-First Century?
Any and All of the Above
Of the above roles, my first choice is:
Scoring Judge Time Keeper/Facilitator Other - Hospitality, Directions etc.
If a judge, my preferred unit to judge is ____.
Preclusions. If you have any affiliations with a certain person/school competing, please indicate this here. If no preclusions, please type n/a.
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Please list any school and/or individual and their school who you may have real and/or perceived conflicts in judging.
Orientation.
Orientation Dates: MCCE will offer a series of orientations for virtual We the People processes. This is strongly recommended for new and returning volunteers. Please reserve one time slot to join us - either as facilitator or a judge. If you cannot make one of these times, please contact Ellen to schedule an individual orientation. If you don't know your calendar yet, no problem. We will reach out with a reminder closer to the competitions.
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Wednesday, January 4 12-1 pm Judges
Wednesday, January 4 1-2 pm Facilitators
Wednesday, January 4 5-6 pm Facilitators
Wednesday, January 5 6-7 pm Judges
Other (please schedule individually)
Comments and Additional Information. Please include any accommodations which may help your accessibility for the virtual hearings. Please indicate any ASL needs at least two weeks in advance.
Please tell us why you chose to volunteer.
Answers may be featured on social media, the website, and may be shared for other organizational and promotional material.
Releases
Code of Conduct
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I agree to the adult and volunteer code of conduct. By registering, I acknowledge full compliance with the Adult Code of Conduct for myself, coaches, and adults I bring into the event space. A full copy of the a Code can be reviewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMsCQG4H9Kxpx8vZgmde7AaZE0h0og8JQ2u695GrAbw/edit?usp=sharing. By registering I also agree to work with my students to represent both the school and MCCE with personal, professional, and academic integrity.
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Orientation
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I understand I will need to attend an orientation prior to volunteering to ensure I understand what is expected for the hearings. (This isn't different from year's past - just that there will be more options to attend an orientation in advance of the hearing day.)
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Release
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I acknowledge the Michigan Center for Civic Education (MCCE) and the schools involved may use the likeness, images, video, and names of students and adults affiliated with my school’s participation. I understand the above may be used for press releases, MCCE social media, school communications, video promotions, and other related communications. Should a student, school, or volunteer choose to withdraw from this agreement, the school or participant has an affirmative obligation to submit written notification to MCCE staff who will sign the document prior to the beginning of an event.
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Ballot
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I understand the content of my ballot will be shared with students, coaches, and community members and will write them with positive, wise, and constructive feedback.
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Join the MCCE Giving Circles. (Optional)
Magnify your impact with a monetary gift to support the civic programs and educational opportunities provided by MCCE. If you are so able, please consider giving to support the mission of MCCE.
Join Our Giving Circles - More Information Is Available Here! - Cultivate Democracy by giving!
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