This page contains tools for both Formation Committees (who are not necessarily trained to present the Ozanam Orientation) and the teams which have been trained to present the Ozanam Orientation.
First, materials usable by experienced Vincentians who are comfortable with public speaking:
Employee Introduction to the Society: intended for thrift store and other employees who may not be Catholic. One hour. Editable.
See pptx in the list at the bottom of this page.
Creating a Culture of Welcome (formerly called Invitation to Serve): Click HERE to find materials for recruiting on the National website in English and Spanish. The "Information Night" slide presentation is now included.
Introduction to the Society: 60-90 minutes. The Introduction is intended for people who are already involved in SVDP and don't have an immediate opportunity to attend an Ozanam Orientation. It's also useful for people who aren't likely to attend an Orientation, such as Special Works volunteers. It's not a full Ozanam Orientation, so please don't refer to it as an "Orientation".
Video presentation with pauses for discussion: Go to Vincentian Pathway and look for "An Introduction for New Members"
Pandemic-era Slides: A slightly longer but editable presentation. English - click here to download from National Council website. Spanish - see below.
Options for Additional Home Visit Training. See "Home Visit Training Options" PDF below. These can be used without first attending an Ozanam Orientation.
Second, a few files for those who are teaching the Ozanam Orientation. Remaining files below are additional Handouts not found on all Formator flash drives.