The Workspace Project
How to Develop the organization
Goal:
To optimize the organization's digital workspace for efficient collaboration and operations.
Key Tasks:
Training: Educate team members on essential tools like Google Workspace and Discord.
System Implementation: Introduce and support new systems as needed.
User Support: Provide assistance and troubleshooting to users.
Collaboration: Foster teamwork and knowledge sharing within the organization.
Why a Workspace Project is Essential:
This Workspace Project is an investment in our organization's future, enabling us to harness the collective power of our global volunteer network and achieve our mission more effectively.
Bridging Time and Distance:
Our volunteers are spread across the globe, working in diverse time zones. A well-organized digital workspace eliminates geographical barriers, allowing seamless communication and project progress regardless of location or time.
By establishing a central hub for information and collaboration, we ensure everyone stays connected and informed, minimizing delays and misunderstandings.
Maximizing Volunteer Efficiency:
Our volunteers donate their valuable time. A streamlined digital workspace optimizes our collective efforts.
Training on collaborative tools like Google Workspace and Discord equips us with the skills to work efficiently, reducing frustration and maximizing productivity.
Ensuring Consistent Communication and Collaboration:
Effective collaboration is vital for project success. Standardized tools and practices ensure consistent communication, regardless of individual preferences or technical abilities.
By training members on how to use these tools for discussions, document sharing, and project management, we foster a culture of effective online collaboration.
Building a Knowledge-Sharing Culture:
A well-structured workspace facilitates knowledge sharing, allowing volunteers to learn from each other's experiences and expertise.
This is especially important in a volunteer organization where knowledge transfer is crucial for sustainability and future growth.
Empowering Volunteers with Digital Literacy:
In today's world, digital literacy is essential. This project empowers our volunteers with valuable skills that can benefit them in their personal and professional lives.
It is not enough to just give access to the tools, volunteers must be educated on how to use them effectively for online collaboration.
Maintaining Project Continuity:
Volunteer organizations often experience turnover. A well-documented and organized workspace ensures project continuity, even when volunteers move on.
This is especially important for documentation of the web project, so that new volunteers can easily take over.
Professionalism and Credibility:
A well organized workspace projects a professional image, enhancing our organization's credibility with potential donors, partners, and the public.
This is important for a project that works with scientific data, and UFO related topics.
Next:
Create a course for Onboarding Project Hessdalen
Short Description
What you should know before you apply to become a volunteer team member at Project Hessdalen.
Preliminary Course Content:
Welcome to applicants
[Video] Short presentation of Project Hessdalen
[Video] How you can help the project
Levels of engagement:
Subscribe
Become a member
Join a project
Volunteer as a team member
What is our goal?
Collect data
Cooperate
Get recognition
Get funding
This is our way of working
Online
Independent
Sharing knowledge
Site field trips and community work
What you get as a team member
More access in Discord
A Google Workspace account
A community
Discounts on paid events
Access to equipment and systems
What you have to do as a team member
Adhere to our goals and way of working
Join our monthly status meetings
Pay the membership fee
Share your knowledge
What you have to sign
A Confidentiality Agreement
A Post-Engagement Confidentiality Agreement
Invitation to participate
Project Hessdalen is looking for volunteers to contribute to our course development. We're using Udemy as an online learning platform. If you're interested in contributing to an open and educational project,
please contact me at fred@hessdalen.org, or just call +47 94086203.