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| So, specifically for the seeds of change program, I'd like support for me in my attempt to setup a well running volunteer program through 2024. This would involve at completing at least one volunteer cohort lasting three months, by June 2024, clearly documenting and refining the process, and starting a second cohort by the start of August 2024. | So, specifically for the seeds of change program, I'd like support for me in my attempt to setup a well running volunteer program through 2024. This would involve at completing at least one volunteer cohort lasting three months, by June 2024, clearly documenting and refining the process, and starting a second cohort by the start of August 2024. | ||
| - | | + | **How does it connect to the program objectives and make a contribution to Merri-bek' |
| + | The primary program object that this application contributes to is: " | ||
| - | Who will be involved in your activity | + | As well as providing opportunities |
| - | How are you planning on using the funding? | + | |
| - | What type of support would you like from a mentor? E.g. what types of knowledge or skills would be useful | + | |
| + | Finally, this project lowers emissions for websites and software used by local organisations. This isn't listed as a program goal (it should be), but given that Merri-bek has declared a state of climate emergency, this project contributes to Merri-bek' | ||
| + | **Who will be involved in your activity and how will they be involved? E.g. what are you going to ask them to do?** | ||
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| + | Currently I have a group of six mentors signed up, each with deep experience in relevant areas of technology. They have volunteered to provide advice, feedback and learning direction to our cohort of volunteers who will be participating in the program. | ||
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| + | Another participating group is venues who will partner with us to physically host our equipment. We have no firm agreements with any as yet, and it's my job to approach them and build those relationships, | ||
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| + | **How are you planning on using the funding? | ||
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| + | None of this funding will go to me, and none is needed to fund technical equipment. Instead, I'd like to use it to get help with developing the volunteer program. I'd like to pay a local volunteer coordinator to assist with running the program, to ensure that the volunteers have a consistent experience that respects their time, and provides them with a safe environment to learn. I'd also like to spend a small amount of money on promoting the volunteer program, so that I can target certain underrepresented demographics. Some of the ideal participants in this program have no technical experience, and perhaps hadn't considered learning technology, or felt comfortable before in tech education. Creating the right messaging and reaching out to the right communities will take concerted and targeted promotions. | ||
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| + | **What type of support would you like from a mentor? E.g. what types of knowledge or skills would be useful to you?** | ||
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| + | I'd particularly like a mentor from the City of Merri-bek. I'd like to be better connected in with council plans on this, as I think there are potential connections to Zero Carbon Merri-bek, and to council facilities such as the libraries, and the Glenroy Community Hub. I don't need technical knowledge from my mentor, nor do I need the basics of organisational development or facilitation, | ||