Tool: Planning to manage supplies

How should the supplies for the Adolescent Kit be used and stored?

• How should the supplies for the Adolescent Kit be used and stored?
• How should the supplies for the Adolescent Kit be used?
• Will the adolescents be the only people allowed to use the supplies or can others use them too?
• Will the supplies be available outside of activity sessions?
• Where will the supplies be stored?
• Is the storage location accessible to the activity space(s)?
• If it the supplies are locked up, who will mind the key?

Who will be responsible for minding the supplies?

• How will adolescents keep the supplies in usable condition for as long as possible?
• How will adolescents use the supplies as sustainably as possible? (For example, reusing scraps of paper for games and activities).
• Will the adolescents keep an inventory log? Will one person be inventory keeper, or will this
  responsibility be rotated among adolescents?
• How often will adolescents review the Supply Kit and inventory log to check on the condition of the supplies?
• Will someone be responsible for collecting supplies at the end of each session?
• How often will supplies be cleaned and who will do this?
• How will supplies be replaced when they run out or are lost?

Are there any items in the Supply Kit that others in the community might want?

• What can the adolescents do to ensure that the Supply Kit items are available for their use, and to avoid any conflicts with others?
• Who might want these items, and for what purpose? How can adolescents work with those individuals to avoid any conflicts?

Are the supplies appropriate for the community and environment?

• Are any of the items inappropriate within the religious or cultural context? Could they cause confusion and misunderstanding?
• Could any of the items be easily damaged within the particular physical environment?
• How can these problems be avoided? (In some cases, it may be a good idea to remove items from the Supply Kit in advance, and/or redistribute them for other purposes).

What will the adolescents do if supplies are damaged, lost or stolen?

• Do the adolescents have plans in place for avoiding damage and theft?
• What will happen if items are broken or damaged? Will they be repaired or replaced?
• What responsibility does each adolescent have if an item is damaged or lost while it is in their care?
• What responsibility do the rest of the adolescents have for damaged or lost items?