Franchise Group Sample

The following is a franchise group sample using the Second Life Mentors Group. Other Franchise groups should follow this basic format and include all the information sections listed here. The (help text) in all sections should be removed.

Group Name:

Second Life Mentor

This Document Is Current As Of:

(date; this should be updated monthly) March 21, 2008

Founder's Second Life Name:

Char Linden

Total Group Members:

(25 members minimum required)

3496 members

Group Charter

(Place the group charter here. Please include the Tao of Volunteers link here even if you are adding additional information to your charter.)

Tao of Volunteers

We are a group who devote part of our time to helping new people. Meeting, greeting and answering questions is our specialty! People make the difference!

Group Mission

Mission Category:

(What category(s) does this group best fit? Language, New Resident Basics, Classes, Specific Country, Special Interest}

New Resident Basics:

(Describe more about the group mission here. List the group mission and some examples of what the group has done in the past or the future goals that support the mission.)

Our vision is to lay the best foundation for volunteerism in Second Life by offering knowledge, assistance, and encouragement to residents in need. We believe volunteering in any world has the potential to enhance our character while reaching out to those who need us. Our mission is to reach that potential through our individual triumphs as well as team cooperation.

Best Practices

(An explanation of ways the group intends to fulfill its mission.) (Example: “At this link you can find a repository of SLURLs where Spanish language-focused Infohubs can be found, and similar places where we extend our efforts through volunteering.”)

Group Representatives:

(List group representatives - Each group is suggested to have 1 representative per 100 members. If the group is very large list up to 5 here)

• Amber Linden
• Blue Linden
• George Linden
• Mia Linden
• Lexie Linden

Group Documentarians:

List Second Life name(s) of who is keeping the groups documentation current.

• Amber Linden
• Blue Linden
• George Linden
• Mia Linden
• Lexie Linden

Requirements to Join

(All groups requirements to be listed here. Is this open enrollment or closed? Is there a cost? Is any special skill needed?)

Residents wanting to join Second Life Mentors need to fill out an application. This is a closed group. All skills welcome. To apply and learn more, please see: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Volunteer_Portal

(Optional) Group Related Links / Projects / Memorable Triumphs / History / etc.

Place website or other relevant links here