Global Gathering Place Evaluation Plan for Life Skills

Global Gathering Place Evaluation Plan for Life Skills Program Printed Materials

Who is the client? • Global Gathering Place (GGP) • Non-profit drop-in centre • Services for immigrants and refugees in Saskatoon • Adapt to life in Canada • Partnerships

The Life Skills Program • Immediate settlement needs of Government Assisted Refugees. • Hands-on instruction in essential life skills such as taking the bus, cleaning, shopping, and cooking.

Focus of Evaluation • Printed materials that the Life Skills program uses with the participants. • Guideline for Service Delivery manual, a set of photo identification cards for local shops and services, and more.

Methods to gather data • Document review • Survey and interview with Life Skills workers • Survey and interview with past participants • Observation of printed materials being used within the program

Sampling • Only 1. 5 paid Life Skills workers • Past employees or volunteers may provide more feedback • Past participants of program

Instrumentation • Similar surveys and interview questions were developed for both employees and participants – Questions modified to suit needs and abilities of the individuals – All instruments have been reviewed by outside sources for clarity of questioning, mechanics, redundancy, etc.

Limitations • Small sampling size – Possible lack of confidentiality (staff and participants) – Responses could be skewed • English language skills • Partnership between GGP and Saskatoon Open Door Society – Some recommendations from this evaluation may not be solely the responsibility of GGP

Possible Outcomes • Partnership between GGP and the Saskatoon Open Door Society • Organizational responsibilities • Clarification of roles in other areas