The North Florida Chapter's "Volunteer Orientation & Training Program" is based on sequential development tracks. All volunteers passing the initial screening process and are accepted to join the ranks of the Chapter's volunteer corps start with general orientation, then progress to the "Volunteer Track". Some volunteers never progress beyond this track, satisfied to contribute to the BI and Chapter mission through performance of various tasks, skills, projects etc.

For those that would like to be part of the leadership/decision making process they progress next into the Director Track where they are further schooled in the business of running a chapter and are responsible for managing projects.

Chapter officers are normally drawn from the director cadre though exceptions can be made based on individual circumstances. Officers are automatically in the director tracks, either as Directors or Associate Directors.

This training handbook is the guide for new volunteers on the Chapter’s overall orientation, training and development program.