Intro meeting script

When calling (or chatting with) a new volunteer, this is the proposed script to use when doing the interview/introduction.

• Present yourself and why you are calling
• Describe the mentor concept and let the volunteer know you will be his/her mentor
• Ask where he/she first heard of FSCONS (please take notes)
• Describe the various the various phases where one could volunteer; Preparations, Execution, Post-Conf wrap-up
• Ask if they already know where and when they would like to help out
• Ask for contact details
• Describe the mailing list (org) and inform that she/he will be added there
• Inform about the planning being documented on a public wiki
• Ask them if they can attend an introduction meeting (just before next planning meeting), if needed, where concepts like FSCONS, wiki, mailing lists and free software is introduced
• Give your contact information so that she/he can contact you as his/her mentor when questions arise
• Ask politely why they chose to be a volunteer, and a bit of background information (what experiences does (s)he have etc)