Volunteer-sponsored Classes
Mentor Coaches: Please list the class you intend to teach on this page in the following format below the line after reviewing the guidelines for hosting the sessions at Mentors Teaching Mentors
Mentor Apprentices: Please scroll to the bottom of this wiki page to view a list of official Orientation sessions that you may take to transfer into the official Mentor group. Feel free to check out the other classes offered by Mentor Coaches as well!
You can request a class at: Mentor Coach Class Request
For other events, please review the Official Linden Meetings and Events Schedule and Volunteer-sponsored Events.
Upcoming Class Listings: January
These are optional classes that we highly recommend for new and old Mentors
Hosted By: Myria Boa
Class Title: Basic Building for Mentors
Start Time: Sunday, January 27th 12:00(noon) SLT
Length: 60 Minutes
Location: SLVEC Sandbox
Description: As a Mentor you don't need to be a master builder, but you should have some basic building skills. I'll show you how to : Edit prims, link and unlink prims, texture, build simple items like notecard or landmark givers or a simple vendor.
Hosted By: ToThePoint Garfield
Class Title: Scripting inside out.
Start Time: Monday, January 28 12:00 PM (noon sl time, 8 pm GMT) SLT
Length: 120 Minutes
Location: SL VEC sandbox.
Description: More info after Monday 21th class.
Hosted By: Simon Kline
Class Title: Learn Basic Scripting for very beginners
Start Time: Tuesday, Jan 29 13:00 (1:00 pm) SLT Length: 60 Minutes
Location: SLVEC Sandbox (select sandbox on the TP machine when you arrive)
Description: Always wanted to learn about scripting but been to scared to try? Don't be scared come along and see what it's all about, but don't blame me if u get addicted :P
This class is a fun and open explanaiton the workings of a basic script so that you have some understanding of what's really going on in there.
We will then make basic changes to our script to turn it into a notecard / landmark giver.
No experience necessary, this class is pain free.
Hosted By: Simon Kline
Class Title: Basic Scripting - Why do we sit on things strange?
Start Time: Wednesday, Jan 30 13:00 (1:00 pm) SLT
Length: 60 Minutes
Location: SLVEC Sandbox (select sandbox on the TP machine when you arrive)
Description: This class is aimed at people who want to script but been too scared or put off by the jargon! Be scared no more!! (I've taught this to ppl that can't rez a box before).
The class involves exploring how avatars sit on objects by default, and ways to make them sit on things a bit nicer. We also learn how to make many people sit on the same object in a uniform way. Great for people making furniture or for people who want to learn more about basic scripting.
Hosted By: Simon Kline
Class Title: Learn Basic Scripting: Texture Animation
Start Time: Saturday, Feb 2 13:00 (1:00 pm) SLT (these classes being held every week at this time)
Length: 60 Minutes
Location: SLVEC Sandbox (select sandbox on the TP machine when you arrive)
Description: Always wanted to learn about scripting but been to scared to try? Don't be scared come along and see what it's all about, but don't blame me if u get addicted :P
Animated textures in SL form the basis of things like running water, awesome artwork and cool dance floors.
Come along and see the scripting behind animated textures to see how they work, so in the future you can make some of your own :D
Upcoming Orientation Session Listings: January
Attendance at one orientation session is required for Apprentice Mentors in order to be moved into the main Mentors group
The following list contains the available Second Life Volunteer Orientation session offerings. Please choose one orientation date and mark your calendar! If you cannot attend these times, please check back next week for a list of new times or contact a VTeam member during office hours (information for that is at the bottom of this page.) We look forward to seeing you there!
- Please Note - You no longer need to do a sign up process through a survey for orientation. Just pick a date and attend!
Friday, Jan 25, 2008 - 9AM SL Time hosted by Jezzie McCellan
Friday, Jan 25, 2008 - 2PM SL Time - IN ITALIAN - hosted by Aliceinwire Bleac/Michel Lemmon
Friday, Jan 25, 2008 - 8PM SL Time hosted by CallieDel Boa
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008 - 8AM SL Time - In SPANISH - hosted by Irene Muni/Eva Nowicka
Saturday, Jan 26, 2008 - 6PM SL Time hosted by Indego Hax
Sunday, Jan 27, 2008 - 9AM SL Time hosted by Jezzie McCellan
Sunday, Jan 27, 2008 - 2PM SL Time hosted by Aliceinwire Bleac
Monday, Jan 28, 2008 - 10PM SL Time hosted by Simon Kline
Monday, Jan 28, 2008 - 2PM SL Time hosted by Meghan Dench
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008 - 9AM SL Time hosted by Jezzie McCellan
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008 - 10PM SL Time hosted by Simon Kline
Thursday, Jan 31, 2008 - 9AM SL Time hosted by Jezzie McCellan
Thursday, Jan 31, 2008 - 1PM SL Time - IN GERMAN - hosted by Shiva Aabye
Upcoming Orientation Session Listings: February
Attendance at one orientation session is required for Apprentice Mentors in order to be moved into the main Mentors group
The following list contains the available Second Life Volunteer Orientation session offerings. Please choose one orientation date and mark your calendar! If you cannot attend these times, please check back next week for a list of new times or contact a VTeam member during office hours (information for that is at the bottom of this page.) We look forward to seeing you there!
- Coming Soon!
VTEAM OFFICE HOURS: https://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Volunteer_Specialist_Office_Hours
This is the SLURL for the location of orientation. There is a TP object located near port in location to help you locate the orientation classroom
Thanks, and welcome aboard!