Virtual Circle Solutions
Our accredited courses, Girls Circle® and The Council for Boys and Young Men® Facilitator Trainings are now offered online. Visit our training calendar to view dates and to register.
During this challenging time in our nation and the world, we are eager to assist you in keeping your circle participants connected and supported. We are offering adaptations on curricula and instructional videos specific to facilitating Girls Circle® and The Council for Boys and Young Men® in online settings.
We have provided links to get you started; with video tutorial and instructions to support facilitating our circle models using an online platform.
Read how to facilitate virtual circles
Find out how to maintain confidentiality in virtual settings
View Circle and Council activities that apply well to an online format
Additionally, facilitators can attend a free live-online facilitator support meeting with OCF staff on the 2nd Monday of each month at 10 am pacific / 1 pm eastern. Join via Zoom.
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How to Facilitate Virtual Circles & Councils
This document is a guide on such topics as Facilitator technical preparation, working with youth online, and virtual housekeeping tips. It also includes a handout for youth on how to prepare for their online circles. View in PDF
Relevant and useful guidance in a graphic and quippy PDF presentation.
See how the circle model was adapted during this live event with the community.
Managing Confidentiality and Security Online
ZOOM HIPAA Compliance Guide: https://zoom.us/docs/doc/Zoom-hipaa.pdf