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== Welcome to the Resident Help Network Portal! ==
== Welcome to the Second Life Resident Help Group Portal! ==


'''The following groups are participants in the Resident Help Network. These groups meet or exceed a high standard in volunteering. They are arranged here by their main help focus but many also have focus in additional areas. All the listed groups feature help for the new Second Life resident. Please click the group links to read more about each group.'''
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'''The Resident Help Network is a listing of "the best of the best" volunteer-run help groups inworld through a cohesive network. These groups are listed in the [http://secondlife.com/destinations/howto Destination Guide]. The current listings are especially helpful to new Residents. RHN groups can assist quickly and offer the high-quality help needed. Give them a try!!'''
 
*Note: This page no longer accepts additional members.
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== <span style="color: green">'''Focus: Exploration'''</span> ==
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===The following Resident Help Network groups have a primary focus on assisting new Second Life Residents.===
 
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===Help Sandbox===
[http://secondlife.com/destination/help-sandbox Read more in the Destination Guide here!]
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*'''Basic Assistance Group and general discussions in the sandbox for beginners.''' Finding or offer Free build course! Learning Center! Main French language. (English, German or other languages welcome)
*'''[[Help_Sandbox|Help Sandbox  Sandbox Information]]'''
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===Hobo Helpers===
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*This group will maintain open enrollment and present '''easy opportunities for newcomers to join and to send IMs to request help.''' Along with Hobo Junction, we are a community working together to build the kind of virtual village we want to live in.
*Cookie Town Center, Calleta's Hobo Railroad Info Hub.
*'''[http://thinkerer.org/Background/BakSiteMap.htm Hobo Helpers Information page]''' -  '''[http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cookie/138/103/22 Hobo Helpers HQ, Cookie]'''
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== <span style="color: green">'''Focus: Freebies'''</span> ==
===Mental Mentors===
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[http://secondlife.com/destination/destination-orientation Read more in the Destination Guide here!]
* Group Page Link
* Link
* Link
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*MENTORING is our number one priority, MM provides Volunteer Mentors with a support environment conducive to volunteering. Our Resident Help Group is a community of people who have passion and determination to diligently '''help New and Existing residents with a focus on the New User Experience''' and improve Second Life one resident at a time. 
*'''[[Mental_Mentors|Mental Mentors Info Page]]
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===New Citizens, Inc (NCI)===
[http://secondlife.com/destination/1691 Read more in the Destination Guide here!]
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*NCI is a voluntary association, dedicated to '''providing information, education and assistance to Second Life users (new and old)''', in order to maximize the benefits that they can gain from Second Life.
== <span style="color: green">'''Focus: General Classes'''</span> ==
*4 major sites (Kuula, Hamnida, NCI Dream Seeker, Fishermans Cove), 18 minor sites stocked with information and freebies, 60+ free class and event sessions per week, 15 in-world groups. Live help via IM. 1:1 mentoring.
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[http://nci-sl.info/ Website]'''
*Group Page Link
 
* Link
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* Link
 
===Phoenix Wave Team===
[http://secondlife.com/destination/phoenix-wave-team Read more in the Destination Guide]
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*Provides help and support for Second Life residents, including multi-language support.
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*Provides a friendly and informative point of contact for the diverse range of issues and questions posed by Second Life residents.
== <span style="color: green">'''Focus: General Help'''</span> ==
*[http://www.pwmentors.com Phoenix Wave team Information page]
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* [[German_Mentors_%28Endorsed_Group_Entry%29|German Mentors]]
* Link
* Link
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== <span style="color: green">'''Focus: Languages'''</span> ==
===SecondAbility Mentors===
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* [[German_speaking_Linguists_-_RHN_Summary|German Speaking Linguists]]
* Link
* Link
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*SecondAbility Mentors group '''provides training for dedicated volunteers''' on how to appropriately assist real-life disabled individuals as they gain entrance into Second Life.
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*'''Trained SecondAbility Mentors provide encouragement and assistance with a wide variety of issues that disabled residents may encounter''', including understanding in-world behaviors and overcoming technical issues to the degree possible. SecondAbility Mentors also '''provide referral services''' to residents in helping them find the most appropriate on-going groups and services.
*'''[http://www.secondabilitymentors.org/ SecondAbility Mentors Information page]'''
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==<span style="color: green">'''Focus: New Resident Basics'''</span>==
===Virtual Ability===
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[http://secondlife.com/destination/1160 Read more in the Destination Guide here!]
*[[New Citizens Incorporated]]
*[[Shelter|The Shelter]]
* Link
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*Virtual Ability '''enables people with a wide range of disabilities''' by providing a supporting environment for them to enter and thrive in online virtual worlds like Second Life.
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*We help our '''new members integrate into SL society and provide information, encouragement, training, companionship, referrals''' to other SL resources and groups,
*Whether you have a disability or not, if you have questions or want to get involved, please contact or join us!
*'''[http://www.VirtualAbility.org Virtual Ability Information page]'''
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== <span style="color: green">'''Focus: Specific Country'''</span> ==
===White Tiger Mentors===
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[http://secondlife.com/destination/white-tiger-island Read more in the in the Destination Guide here!]
*Group Link
* Link
* Link
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== <span style="color: green">'''Focus: Specific Interest'''</span> ==
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*[[Impossible IRL]]
* Link
* Link
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*Active Volunteers providing '''high standard and multi-language support''' for Second Life Residents in need, '''new and seasoned'''. Members have to abide by the '''[http://secondlife.com/corporate/tos.php Second Life Terms of Service]''' and '''[http://secondlife.com/corporate/cs.php Community Standards]'''.
*At least '''six months''' of practice in Second Life® is required to apply as White Tiger Mentor Apprentice via '''Notecard''' sent to the Owners. Linguist role available for qualified Mentors. This is a '''Q & A''' group ('''General''' rated).
*'''[[White_Tiger_Mentors|White Tiger Mentors Information page]]'''
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== <span style="color: green">'''Links To Helpful Resources'''</span> ==
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'''Everything you might want to know about the Resident Help Group Network and the approval process!'''
* [[Introduction to Endorsed Resident Help Groups|Introduction to the Resident Help Network]]
* [[Volunteer Groups]]
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Latest revision as of 10:02, 21 May 2012

Welcome to the Resident Help Network Portal!

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RHN
    

The Resident Help Network is a listing of "the best of the best" volunteer-run help groups inworld through a cohesive network. These groups are listed in the Destination Guide. The current listings are especially helpful to new Residents. RHN groups can assist quickly and offer the high-quality help needed. Give them a try!!

  • Note: This page no longer accepts additional members.
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Category: New Resident Help
    

The following Resident Help Network groups have a primary focus on assisting new Second Life Residents.

  • Basic Assistance Group and general discussions in the sandbox for beginners. Finding or offer Free build course! Learning Center! Main French language. (English, German or other languages welcome)
  • Help Sandbox Sandbox Information

Hobo Helpers

  • This group will maintain open enrollment and present easy opportunities for newcomers to join and to send IMs to request help. Along with Hobo Junction, we are a community working together to build the kind of virtual village we want to live in.
  • Cookie Town Center, Calleta's Hobo Railroad Info Hub.
  • Hobo Helpers Information page - Hobo Helpers HQ, Cookie
  • MENTORING is our number one priority, MM provides Volunteer Mentors with a support environment conducive to volunteering. Our Resident Help Group is a community of people who have passion and determination to diligently help New and Existing residents with a focus on the New User Experience and improve Second Life one resident at a time.
  • Mental Mentors Info Page
  • NCI is a voluntary association, dedicated to providing information, education and assistance to Second Life users (new and old), in order to maximize the benefits that they can gain from Second Life.
  • 4 major sites (Kuula, Hamnida, NCI Dream Seeker, Fishermans Cove), 18 minor sites stocked with information and freebies, 60+ free class and event sessions per week, 15 in-world groups. Live help via IM. 1:1 mentoring.

Website

  • Provides help and support for Second Life residents, including multi-language support.
  • Provides a friendly and informative point of contact for the diverse range of issues and questions posed by Second Life residents.
  • Phoenix Wave team Information page

SecondAbility Mentors

  • SecondAbility Mentors group provides training for dedicated volunteers on how to appropriately assist real-life disabled individuals as they gain entrance into Second Life.
  • Trained SecondAbility Mentors provide encouragement and assistance with a wide variety of issues that disabled residents may encounter, including understanding in-world behaviors and overcoming technical issues to the degree possible. SecondAbility Mentors also provide referral services to residents in helping them find the most appropriate on-going groups and services.
  • SecondAbility Mentors Information page
  • Virtual Ability enables people with a wide range of disabilities by providing a supporting environment for them to enter and thrive in online virtual worlds like Second Life.
  • We help our new members integrate into SL society and provide information, encouragement, training, companionship, referrals to other SL resources and groups,
  • Whether you have a disability or not, if you have questions or want to get involved, please contact or join us!
  • Virtual Ability Information page
  • Active Volunteers providing high standard and multi-language support for Second Life Residents in need, new and seasoned. Members have to abide by the Second Life Terms of Service and Community Standards.
  • At least six months of practice in Second Life® is required to apply as White Tiger Mentor Apprentice via Notecard sent to the Owners. Linguist role available for qualified Mentors. This is a Q & A group (General rated).
  • White Tiger Mentors Information page
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