Inreach

Standing Inreach Committee

Mission:Inreach is a committee organized specifically to benefit the volunteer program. It's mission is to recognize Free Geek's volunteers and enhance the quality of volunteer programs while creating an atmosphere of support and success for every volunteer. To oversee aspects of volunteer appreciation, tours, volunteer feedback, and to create a welcoming, accessible environment for all volunteers.

Inreach's role is to:

1. Improve accessibility to programs.
2. Work closely with staff and volunteers to improve volunteer programs, strengthen teamwork, and further Free Geek's mission.
3. Improve communication with volunteers – volunteer info Board and/or email lists. Email suggestions to this email list.

Email: inreach at freegeek.org

Programs: tours, volunteer appreciation, volunteer suggestion box

Likely Suspects: Volunteer and Front Desk Coordinator, NPA's, and at least one staff person from each department.

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• We meet every other week on the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings from 10-11am.
• Likely suspects: Liane, Ali, Laurel, Mary Kate, Kathie, Tammy, Jake, Caitlin

Inreach Spending

• Volunteer Rewards:
  • Coffee $120/month
  • BBQ
  • Coffee/Pastry Mornings
  • Individual Rewards
  • Holiday Party

Inreach Budget

• $300 each month
• $800 in December for Holiday Party
• $600 in June for BBQ

Links

• Example Tour for tour guides
• Ideas on how to improve tours
• Training Guide for Front Desk Internship - outdated. See "Front Desk" wiki for new training checklist.
• Front Desk
• Public Email Addresses
• Room Use - when people want to use our spaces for their events.
  • Classroom Use Expectations
  • Event Prep - for events at the mothership
• Sick Friend Letters - "My friend's too sick to work, can I get a computer for him?" How to answer these questions.