New volunteer paperwork - Revision history

Dheiber at 20:55, 3 July 2013

2013-07-03T20:55:52Z

Valerie at 21:55, 26 March 2011

2011-03-26T21:55:46Z

Ali: categorized

2010-07-06T21:49:24Z

categorized

Caitlin at 19:44, 16 October 2009

2009-10-16T19:44:31Z

Caitlin at 19:43, 16 October 2009

2009-10-16T19:43:43Z

Caitlin: and more updates

2009-10-16T19:42:17Z

and more updates

Caitlin: more updates and info

2009-10-16T19:27:28Z

more updates and info

Laurel at 01:08, 16 October 2009

2009-10-16T01:08:37Z

Caitlin: /* How to deal with the new volunteer paperwork */ formatting

2009-10-11T01:33:55Z

How to deal with the new volunteer paperwork: formatting

Caitlin: /* How to deal with the new volunteer paperwork */ more info

2009-10-11T01:30:46Z

How to deal with the new volunteer paperwork: more info

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 **If this is the case they are not able to volunteer at Free Geek due to the fact that children volunteer here. Get a staff member to handle this situation.
 *The volunteer has a '''restraining order''' against them
-**If this is the case we must make sure that the other party in the restraining order does not volunteer here.  Get a staff member to handle this situation.
+**If this is the case we must make sure that the other party in the restraining order does not volunteer here.  Get a staff member to handle this situation. Free Geek cannot accept volunteers who have a restraining order for someone who does or may, possibly, volunteer at Free Geek. As we have volunteers from much of the greater community, anyone who lives within ~40 miles of Free Geek would qualify as a possible volunteer.
 *The volunteer '''does not speak English'''
 **We currently provide tours and information in Spanish, but a translator is needed to communicate safely with non-English-speaking volunteers when they are here for a shift. It often works to write them a note to take to a friend or relative who can translate this requirement for them. You should try to locate a staff member or other volunteer that speaks the same language as the prospective volunteer. If the prospective volunteer is Spanish-speaking, they should be given the ''Spanish Info Form''.  You can grab a staff member if you are having a difficult time communicating.

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 =How to deal with the new volunteer paperwork=
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 '''Where to find them'''
-*On the wiki under Dead trees in the Volunteer Information section, Adoption section and Build Section.  They can all be printed from here.  Front Desk workers should make sure that ther are always printed versions available.
+*On the wiki under Dead trees in the Volunteer Information section, Adoption section and Build Section.  They can all be printed from here.  Front Desk workers should make sure that there are always printed versions available.
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 '''Scenarios that will require more action'''
 *The volunteer is '''completing community service hours''' for court
-**If this is the case they are to be directed to Mary Kate.  If Mary Kate is not available they are to be directed to Caitlin
+**If this is the case they are to be directed to the Free Geek community service liaison.
 *The volunteer is '''not legally able to be around children'''
-**If this is the case they are not able to volunteer at Free Geek due to the fact that children volunteer here. You can grab a staff member if you are having a difficult time communicating this point.
+**If this is the case they are not able to volunteer at Free Geek due to the fact that children volunteer here. Get a staff member to handle this situation.
 *The volunteer has a '''restraining order''' against them
 **If this is the case we must make sure that the other party in the restraining order does not volunteer here.  Get a staff member to handle this situation.
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 **We currently provide tours and information in Spanish, but a translator is needed to communicate safely with non-English-speaking volunteers when they are here for a shift. It often works to write them a note to take to a friend or relative who can translate this requirement for them. You should try to locate a staff member or other volunteer that speaks the same language as the prospective volunteer. If the prospective volunteer is Spanish-speaking, they should be given the ''Spanish Info Form''.  You can grab a staff member if you are having a difficult time communicating.
 *The volunteer has a '''question that you can't answer'''
-**It is perfectly o.k. to tell a prospective volunteer that you don't know the answer to their question and you will try to find someone who does.  Please do this instead of guessing.  MK, Laurel and Caitlin are available for answering questions regarding this new paperwork.
+**It is perfectly o.k. to tell a prospective volunteer that you don't know the answer to their question and you will try to find someone who does.  Please do this instead of guessing.

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:49, 6 July 2010
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	information about themselves		information about themselves
	*To make sure Free Geek is welcoming all volunteers in an equitable fashion.		*To make sure Free Geek is welcoming all volunteers in an equitable fashion.
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		+	[[Category: Front Desk]]
		+	[[Category: Inreach]]

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 *The volunteer has a '''question that you can't answer'''
 **It is perfectly o.k. to tell a prospective volunteer that you don't know the answer to their question and you will try to find someone who does.  Please do this instead of guessing.  MK, Laurel and Caitlin are available for answering questions regarding this new paperwork.
 '''Tips on entering volunteer data'''

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 *Make sure to include any work-related restrictions or needs to the notes section
 *Include emergency contact information
-**Double check your typing/spelling and check with the new volunteer if
+*Double check your typing/spelling and check with the new volunteer if
 in doubt. Names must be spelled correctly in the event someone does not
 know their volunteer ID #.

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 *Volunteer Orienation Packet
 *Court Community Service Information
-*Free Geek and Spanish
+*Spanish Info Form
 *Adoption Program Information
 *Build Program Information
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 '''Scenarios that will require more action'''
-*The volunteer is completing community service hours for court
+*The volunteer is '''completing community service hours''' for court
 **If this is the case they are to be directed to Mary Kate.  If Mary Kate is not available they are to be directed to Caitlin
-*The volunteer is not legally able to be around children
+*The volunteer is '''not legally able to be around children'''
 **If this is the case they are not able to volunteer at Free Geek due to the fact that children volunteer here. You can grab a staff member if you are having a difficult time communicating this point.
-*The volunteer has a restraining order against them
+*The volunteer has a '''restraining order''' against them
 **If this is the case we must make sure that the other party in the restraining order does not volunteer here.  Get a staff member to handle this situation.
-*The volunteer does not speak English
+*The volunteer '''does not speak English'''
-**We currently provide tours and information in Spanish, but a translator is needed to communicate safely with non-English-speaking volunteers when they are here for a shift. It often works to write them a note to take to a friend or relative who can translate this requirement for them. You can
+**We currently provide tours and information in Spanish, but a translator is needed to communicate safely with non-English-speaking volunteers when they are here for a shift. It often works to write them a note to take to a friend or relative who can translate this requirement for them. You should try to locate a staff member or other volunteer that speaks the same language as the prospective volunteer. If the prospective volunteer is Spanish-speaking, they should be given the ''Spanish Info Form''.  You can grab a staff member if you are having a difficult time communicating.
-grab a staff member if you are having a difficult time communicating
+*The volunteer has a '''question that you can't answer'''
-this point.
+**It is perfectly o.k. to tell a prospective volunteer that you don't know the answer to their question and you will try to find someone who does.  Please do this instead of guessing.  MK, Laurel and Caitlin are available for answering questions regarding this new paperwork.
 '''Tips on entering volunteer data'''
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 *To give our volunteers the information they need to be successful at Free Geek
 *To help everyone to feel more comfortable at Free Geek

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 '''Tips on entering volunteer data'''
 *Make sure to include any work-related restrictions or needs to the notes section
-*more tips needed
+*Include emergency contact information
 '''Why we created these new forms'''
-*explanation needed
+*To better identify awesome skills our volunteers may want to share with us!