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====Group Charter====
===About Us===
The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for new residents, and supporters of new residents. Our goal is to provide a positive & supportive social environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world.
The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for New Residents and Supporters of New Residents. Our Mission is to provide a positive & supportive environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world. Whether you are looking for a place to socialize, play fun and exciting games, watch informative movies, listen to the latest live musicians, explore the world via hot air ballon, or sell your newest creations, the Shelter has what you're looking for!


=Mission Focus & Statement=
'''We are the oldest resident-ran help organization in continuous operation since August 2004.'''
*Main Focus: General Help


*Other: New Resident Basics, Social Events, Games
* Founder: Travis Lambert
** ''Note: Shelter Coordinator Board is in charge, led by FireEyes Fauna & Reina Quine''
* Mission Focus: New Resident Basics


=Best Practices=
===Shelter Structure===
*Locations: the Shelter[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isabel/45/231/81]
Current as of August 1, 2008
*Resources: Shelter Forums[http://forums.slshelter.com]
* {{SLWorld|group|af23c6f6-548b-8e7d-9f26-c6a27f8b1a4c|the SHELTER}} - 1,538 Residents
**Requirements: Open Enrollment
**Used to receive group notices about current events at the Shelter
* {{SLWorld|group|40cbcbaf-ebdc-46c7-a044-452e3308ed8c|Shelter Infrastructure}} - 82 Residents
**Requirements: Invitation Only
***[[:Category:Shelter_Founder|Founder]]
***[[:Category:Shelter_Coordinator|Coordinators]]
***[[:Category:Shelter_Volunteer_Lead|Volunteer Leads]]
***[[:Category:Shelter_Volunteer|Volunteers]]
***[[:Category:Shelter_Event_Host|Event Host]]
***Tier Contributor


===[[:Category:Shelter Staff|Shelter Staff]]===
===Shelter Representatives===
*[[User:FireEyes Fauna|FireEyes Fauna]] - Group Documentarian
*[[User:Reina Quine|Reina Quine]]


===Requirements===
===Locations===
Volunteers must be at least 90 days old. Volunteers should have some basic skills and knowledge of SL, and be familiar with the world of SL inside and outside of the Shelter. They should be able to guide New Residents to whatever their interests might be, or give them advice on how to achieve their objectives.
{|
|-
|[[Image:Shelter_001.jpg|thumb|300px|left]]
[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isabel/45/231/81 the Shelter] - The main area of the Shelter, and default teleport landing point for Isabel, is the hot spot for laid-back friendly fun! Arranged to provide optimal socialization opportunities with multiple dance floors and seating areas, both residents eager to be in the middle of the action and those happy to remain at the fringes of it are well catered to. Our famous line dance offers a popular way for solo visitors to instantly join the action and make new friends, while a multitude of dance options awaits visiting couples with our unique rezzer of partner dances. Ample seating and lounge areas are located throughout. Being the hub of the Shelter, volunteers and dedicated regulars are always present to greet and assist new SL residents who stop by; our Freebie Corner, helpful notecards, weekly event calendars, and categorized wall of landmarks are located here. Whether you're an oldbie looking to kick back, relax, and chat with friendly fellow residents, or you're a new resident looking for guidance and answers, there's something for everyone at the Shelter!
|-
|[[Image:Shelter_004.jpg|thumb|300px|right]]
[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isabel/75/230/81 Shelter Pool] - The Shelter's beautifully landscaped outdoor patio area is host to our popular and longstanding Saturday Night Pool Party, but always open for any resident wishing to explore and relax! The patio's offerings range from mellow to wild; our large pool is equipped with a dangerously tall waterslide, a diving board, and steerable inner tubes that can fly through the water at impressive speeds! In contrast, there's also a soothing hot tub and numerous lounge chairs for residents to relax in. The wall opposite the hot tub houses a vendor packed with FREE swimwear for both male and female residents!
|-
|[[Image:Shelter_005.jpg|thumb|300px|left]]
[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Wingo/85/20/81 Shelter Theater] - Looking to learn more about Second Life? We provide in world access to Torley Linden's Video Tutorials at our theater.  We have also served as a co-location for many in-world media events.
|-
|[[Image:Shelter_002.jpg|thumb|300px|right]]
[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Wingo/85/20/81 Shelter Event Stage] - All of the Shelter's unique game show events are held here; from trivia-centric brainteasers Payment Podium and Trivial Obsession to our engrossing game of puzzles and chance, Second Fortune, our hour-long game shows offer entertainment, conversation, and great opportunities for new residents to win cash and prizes courtesy of our generous sponsors! In addition to our 'SL prime time' scheduled shows, we also offer several 'Euro-Friendly' games held at times more suitable to SL residents located outside of the US.  Visitors can keep tabs on the show schedules by searching SL event listings for "Shelter:", or by checking one of the numerous Event Boards posted throughout the Shelter


Above all, Volunteers must have the right attitude. They need to be friendly and approachable "people persons" with the right personality: gregarious, fun, helpful, kind, secure, tolerant, polite, patient, diplomatic and respectful of others.
|-
|[[Image:Shelter_006.jpg|thumb|300px|left]]
[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isabel/45/231/81 Shelter Live Music Venue] - One of SL's most celebrated innovations lies in its live music scene, with numerous RL performers bringing their talents to a digital presence for thousands of fans all across the grid. The Shelter's Live Music Venue is our own incorporation of this popular SL staple; our expansive ballroom and stage area is large enough to house up to the biggest group of music fans, while the decor and layout offer a more intimate atmosphere. Our live music events promise to bring everyone from widely known performers to fresh upstarts, in yet another fun offering bringing one of the best aspects of SL to all Shelter visitors both young and old. A schedule of our live music events can be found by searching the SL event listings with the "Shelter:" keyword, or by checking out the Music Calendar posted on the wall of the Venue!
|-
|[[Image:Shelter_007.jpg|thumb|300px|right]]
[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isabel/211/211/47 Lost Lakes Balloon Tour] -
|-
|[[Image:Shelter_003.jpg|thumb|300px|left]]
[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gallinas/248/8/86 Shelter New Resident Vendors] - We at the Shelter aim to foster a smooth transition into the world of SL for new residents, and our New Resident Vendor Mall is one more way of ensuring that! Promoting creativity while offering technical guidance to new residents is key, since, as we all know, SL is based upon and built entirely by its own residents! Our mall offers FREE vendor spaces for any crafter whose SL account is 60 days old or younger. Our modest but structured mall area, located right behind the high-traffic Shelter Event Stage, showcases the efforts of new residents learning how to utilize the extensive SL content creation tools, as well as familiarizing themselves with SL's e-commerce and trade systems. Each interested new resident is offered their own stall and 90 days under their free contract within which to display their self-made goods to the world!
|}


A Volunteer must be familiar with the Shelter's goals, rules, and activities. Volunteers should understand that they are here to provide information and support to New Residents so they may enjoy all that SL and the Shelter have to offer.
===New Resident Friendly Events===
*[[:Shelter_Events#Sunday Formal|Sunday Formal]]
*[[:Shelter_Events#Second Fortune|Second Fortune]]
*[[:Shelter_Events#Trivial Obsession|Trivial Obsession]]
*[[:Shelter_Events#Payment Podium|Payment Podium]]
*[[:Shelter_Events#Building Shelter|Building Shelter]]
*[[:Shelter_Events#Saturday Themed Dance|Saturday Themed Dance]]
*[[:Shelter_Events#Pool Party|Pool Party]]


Volunteers need to care about and take pride in the Shelter. In order to serve the Shelter's purpose, you have to believe in its goals.
===Resources===
 
*[http://forums.slshelter.com Shelter Forums]
Volunteers should greet newcomers and offer help when needed.
*[http://forums.slshelter.com/calendar.html Shelter Calendar]
 
Volunteers are essential to maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the Shelter. When they are actively available in the Shelter to assist, they should participate in open chat. Volunteers should help make the Shelter a fun, safe and attractive place that people will want to return to often.
 
A Volunteer must be a role model. They should not indulge in drama or inappropriate dress, talk or behavior. They should treat New Residents and each other with courtesy and respect.
 
We need Volunteers to read the forums and be familiar with events, rules, updates, clarifications, discussions.
 
Volunteers should encourage visitors to follow the Shelter Rules in a courteous, diplomatic and professional way. They should use banning only as a last resort.
 
Volunteers must be team players. For the Shelter to run smoothly, we need people to work together and cooperate with each other.
 
How Volunteers behave outside the Shelter is important too. If they're wearing the Shelter Volunteer tag in another sim, they should try to be good ambassadors of the Shelter. If they see New Residents elsewhere in SL, they should guide them to the Shelter.
 
Volunteers should encourage people to contribute to the Shelter in whatever way (including tier, donations, game prizes, freebies) fits them best.
 
Volunteering is largely a matter of attitude. The actual method people choose to help is a matter of individual choice and skill sets. We don't want to see Volunteers spreading themselves too thin by trying to participate in every activity or aspect of the Shelter. We would rather see Volunteers pick a niche for themselves and do all they can to improve that particular aspect of the Shelter.
 
Volunteers must actually be in the Shelter on a regular basis.
 
 
===Group Related Links===
*Links: http://forums.slshelter.com
 
 
[[Category:Volunteer Information]]

Latest revision as of 17:14, 5 November 2009

About Us

The Shelter is a non-profit recreation center for New Residents and Supporters of New Residents. Our Mission is to provide a positive & supportive environment for those looking for one in our overwhelming world. Whether you are looking for a place to socialize, play fun and exciting games, watch informative movies, listen to the latest live musicians, explore the world via hot air ballon, or sell your newest creations, the Shelter has what you're looking for!

We are the oldest resident-ran help organization in continuous operation since August 2004.

  • Founder: Travis Lambert
    • Note: Shelter Coordinator Board is in charge, led by FireEyes Fauna & Reina Quine
  • Mission Focus: New Resident Basics

Shelter Structure

Current as of August 1, 2008

Shelter Representatives

Locations

Shelter 001.jpg

the Shelter - The main area of the Shelter, and default teleport landing point for Isabel, is the hot spot for laid-back friendly fun! Arranged to provide optimal socialization opportunities with multiple dance floors and seating areas, both residents eager to be in the middle of the action and those happy to remain at the fringes of it are well catered to. Our famous line dance offers a popular way for solo visitors to instantly join the action and make new friends, while a multitude of dance options awaits visiting couples with our unique rezzer of partner dances. Ample seating and lounge areas are located throughout. Being the hub of the Shelter, volunteers and dedicated regulars are always present to greet and assist new SL residents who stop by; our Freebie Corner, helpful notecards, weekly event calendars, and categorized wall of landmarks are located here. Whether you're an oldbie looking to kick back, relax, and chat with friendly fellow residents, or you're a new resident looking for guidance and answers, there's something for everyone at the Shelter!

Shelter 004.jpg

Shelter Pool - The Shelter's beautifully landscaped outdoor patio area is host to our popular and longstanding Saturday Night Pool Party, but always open for any resident wishing to explore and relax! The patio's offerings range from mellow to wild; our large pool is equipped with a dangerously tall waterslide, a diving board, and steerable inner tubes that can fly through the water at impressive speeds! In contrast, there's also a soothing hot tub and numerous lounge chairs for residents to relax in. The wall opposite the hot tub houses a vendor packed with FREE swimwear for both male and female residents!

Shelter 005.jpg

Shelter Theater - Looking to learn more about Second Life? We provide in world access to Torley Linden's Video Tutorials at our theater. We have also served as a co-location for many in-world media events.

Shelter 002.jpg

Shelter Event Stage - All of the Shelter's unique game show events are held here; from trivia-centric brainteasers Payment Podium and Trivial Obsession to our engrossing game of puzzles and chance, Second Fortune, our hour-long game shows offer entertainment, conversation, and great opportunities for new residents to win cash and prizes courtesy of our generous sponsors! In addition to our 'SL prime time' scheduled shows, we also offer several 'Euro-Friendly' games held at times more suitable to SL residents located outside of the US. Visitors can keep tabs on the show schedules by searching SL event listings for "Shelter:", or by checking one of the numerous Event Boards posted throughout the Shelter

Shelter 006.jpg

Shelter Live Music Venue - One of SL's most celebrated innovations lies in its live music scene, with numerous RL performers bringing their talents to a digital presence for thousands of fans all across the grid. The Shelter's Live Music Venue is our own incorporation of this popular SL staple; our expansive ballroom and stage area is large enough to house up to the biggest group of music fans, while the decor and layout offer a more intimate atmosphere. Our live music events promise to bring everyone from widely known performers to fresh upstarts, in yet another fun offering bringing one of the best aspects of SL to all Shelter visitors both young and old. A schedule of our live music events can be found by searching the SL event listings with the "Shelter:" keyword, or by checking out the Music Calendar posted on the wall of the Venue!

Shelter 007.jpg

Lost Lakes Balloon Tour -

Shelter 003.jpg

Shelter New Resident Vendors - We at the Shelter aim to foster a smooth transition into the world of SL for new residents, and our New Resident Vendor Mall is one more way of ensuring that! Promoting creativity while offering technical guidance to new residents is key, since, as we all know, SL is based upon and built entirely by its own residents! Our mall offers FREE vendor spaces for any crafter whose SL account is 60 days old or younger. Our modest but structured mall area, located right behind the high-traffic Shelter Event Stage, showcases the efforts of new residents learning how to utilize the extensive SL content creation tools, as well as familiarizing themselves with SL's e-commerce and trade systems. Each interested new resident is offered their own stall and 90 days under their free contract within which to display their self-made goods to the world!

New Resident Friendly Events

Resources

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