Shawn at 23:22, 11 March 2008

2008-03-11T23:22:19Z

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Note: this internship is no longer active. Its description is below for reference.

Original note: This internship requires a solid commitment to learning the innerworkings of Free Geek, patiently and clearly informing volunteers of what they need to know in order to be comfortable and have fun at Free Geek, and helping to maintain/increase the quality of our volunteer programs.
{{Volunteer_Intern
| title = Volunteer Coordination Intern
| hours_weekly = 5 to 15 hours/week
| days = 1 to 3 days/week
| length = Minimum 6 months
| training = Orientation and Training Provided
| supervisor = Shawn, Volunteer Coordinator
| responsibilities =
* Help answer public email inquiries to volunteer@ email address
* Maintain form responses for email
* Process information gathered from Adoption Program Volunteers through surveys.
* Give tours/keep tour script up to date
* Complete on-the-ground volunteer coordination
* Keep build volunteer documents up-to-date
* Update volunteer-related documentation as needed
* Help put systems in place which encourage volunteer acculturation
* Also, as needed and desired: assist with events by coordinating event volunteers, coordinating the distribution of fliers, etc.
| skills =
* At least a little experience coordinating groups of people preferred/a big plus
* Interest in working with volunteers from diverse backgrounds
* Interest in creating an empowered and agreeable volunteer workplace
* Very good written and spoken English
* Ability to explain things clearly in front of small groups and over email
* Possession of some user-end computer experience (email, word processing). HTML experience a plus.
* Pleasant, outgoing presence
* Detail-oriented
* Good listener
* Enjoy working with people
* Understanding of Free Geek and Open Source philosophy
}}

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Shawn at 23:22, 11 March 2008