Starting your Afterschool Program (Dean Blackette 07-08)

Member Name: Dean Blackette

Service Site: Metropolitan Baptist Church

Site Location: Boston, MA

Project Description: Dean Blackette's year-long replicable project includes both a PowerPoint presentation and guidebook on starting an after-school program. After working at his site's after-school program, Dean compiled tips and resources to help other programs. 

In his book and presentation, Dean covers:

• Necessary Paperwork (such as CPR and First Aid forms)
• Schedules
• Advertising your after-school program
  • types of ads, volunteering websites, visiting schools and colleges
• Grants
• Setting up meetings
• Computer maintenance