Clubhouse

Top 10 rules for youth-club advisors

10. Plan and carry out regularly scheduled activities and projects that enhance self-esteem and self-worth.

9. Give members ownership by providing opportunities for making decisions and selecting activities.

8. Remove barriers between you and the members; honor members and respect their individuality.

7. Hold all confidences sacred and secret.

6. Don’t be judgmental.

5. Be quick to listen and slow to criticize; don’t tolerate member putdowns.

4. Maintain good channels of communication with parents.

3. Don’t shirk tasks, evade responsibility, or lose faith in the program.

2. Be a positive role model.

1. Have a sense of humor.

Source: Building Blocks newsletter for advisors