volunteer Onboarding guide by Shineta Horton

Transition to intern Expectations

shinetahortonwecode — 2024-11-02 17:51:29 UTC

Week 4 Milestone: Attend all meetings for 4 weeks.

Week 8 Milestone: Submission of 1st portfolio project ($200).

Week 12 Milestone: Submission of 2nd portfolio project ($200).

Week 16 Milestone: Submission of 3rd portfolio project ($200).

Week 18 Milestone: Final portfolio review and interview ($200).

Volunteer LMS Pathway

shinetahortonwecode — 2024-11-02 18:00:07 UTC

Depending on expertise, assisting interns with coding/documentation/mockup tasks
Help with planning and design of components, UI/UX, fucntions, pages, etc
Pair programming with interns
Guest teaching days depending on stack/niche

Questions/Comments

shinetahortonwecode — 2024-11-02 18:09:31 UTC

Possibly less of an attendance expectation for volunteers than for interns(rewards for exceeding the expectation)
Selection criteria based on skill/merit Vs age
Volunteer project more strenuous than intern project

Possible incentives

wuanconsults — 2024-11-02 18:50:43 UTC

^1.^{Professional Development and Training}

^{Workshops and Skill Training:}^{Offer exclusive training sessions or workshops on relevant technologies like React, UX/UI design, or SEO.}
^{Mentorship Programs:}^{Pair volunteers with experienced developers or industry professionals for one-on-one mentorship.}
^{Access to Courses:}^{Provide free or discounted access to online learning platforms like Udemy, Coursera, or Pluralsight.}

^2.^{Networking Opportunities}

^{Meetups and Social Events:}^{Organize networking events where volunteers can connect with peers, industry leaders, and potential employers.}
^{Exposure to Industry Leaders:}^{Arrange talks or Q&A sessions with successful entrepreneurs, tech leaders, or alumni from the cohort.}

^3.^{Resume and Portfolio Building}

^{Showcase Work:}^{Highlight volunteer contributions on the cohort's website or social media, giving them recognition and a valuable portfolio piece.}
^{Letters of Recommendation:}^{Offer personalized recommendation letters for outstanding volunteers.}
^{LinkedIn Endorsements:}^{Endorse their skills or help them connect with industry professionals on LinkedIn.}

^4.^{Recognition and Rewards}

^{Digital Badges and Certificates:}^{Provide certificates of appreciation or digital badges that they can display on their LinkedIn profiles.}
^{Volunteer of the Month:}^{Feature top-performing volunteers in a newsletter, on social media, or on the cohort's website.}
^{Public Recognition:}^{Acknowledge their efforts in front of peers during cohort meetings or events.}

^5.^{Tangible Perks}

^{Swag and Gifts:}^{Give out cohort-branded merchandise like T-shirts, water bottles, or stickers.}
^{Gift Cards or Discounts:}^{Offer small gift cards or discounts for tech gadgets or coding resources.}
^{Exclusive Access:}^{Provide access to early beta features of tech products or tools relevant to web development.}

^6.^{Career Advancement Opportunities}

^{Job Referrals:}^{If possible, refer exceptional volunteers for job or internship opportunities.}
^{Project Lead Roles:}^{Allow experienced volunteers to take on leadership roles in projects to gain management experience.}

^7.^{Community and Sense of Purpose}

^{Impact Tracking:}^{Share how their contributions are making a difference, like the number of students helped or websites improved.}
^{Volunteering Recognition Events:}^{Host an annual or semi-annual event celebrating their achievements and contributions.}

Selection Criteria

shinetahortonwecode — 2024-11-04 23:39:09 UTC