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[[File:StillHelpingAnyway.png|frameless|right|Still Helping Anyway]]Great if you're willing to participate by helping us out! SHA2017, in the tradition of the four-yearly hackers festivals, is entirely run by volunteers who pay for their tickets like every other visitor. Some of us are working on organizing the event months, years in advance.
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[[File:StillHelpingAnyway.png|frameless|right|Still Helping Anyway]]
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Great if you're willing to participate by helping us out! SHA2017, in  
 +
the tradition of the four-yearly hackers festivals, is entirely run by volunteers.
 +
These volunteers buy tickets for a lot of money, then they go
 +
to the event and spend their time in sometimes hard working,  
 +
and sometimes without appreciation to make this event an
 +
fantastic experience for everyone.
 +
This attitude is unbelievable. Is great.  Is extraordinary.
 +
Like angels. And that is the reason
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why these volunteers will be called angels.
  
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As an angel, you will be doing important stuff, meet many interesting
 +
people and generally have a great time. Angels (if they are not part
 +
of a village) live together with the crew (crew or orga are those
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volunteers who have been working since months on making SHA possible)
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in [[Village:Heaven|Heaven]], a village with food supply and recreation areas.
  
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The angel system is up and running at https://volunteer.sha2017.org/ so make sure you register an account there! Once the event starts you should then come to the volunteerdesk in the Infodesk tent to get yourself marked as 'arrived' and get more information about shifts.
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== How do I become an angel? ==
  
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* Read all the information on this page.
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* Register your account at the [https://angel.sha2017.org angelsystem].
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* If you never volunteered before and have questions you can ask on  IRC: [irc://irc.freenode.net/#sha2017-angel irc.freenode.net/#sha2017-angel]
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* Please bring a DECT phone as this is vital for communicating during your shifts.
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* Once the event starts you should then come to the volunteerdesk in the Infodesk tent to get yourself marked as 'arrived'
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* Participate in the angel meetings.
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* If you want to help out before the event during build up please contact us via email  at [mailto:team-volunteers@lists.sha2017.org mailto:team-volunteers@lists.sha2017.org]
  
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For quick Q&A join us on IRC: [irc://irc.freenode.net/#sha2017-angel irc.freenode.net/#sha2017-angel]
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== What would be my job as an angel? ==
  
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Angels are the heart and soul of every chaos event. Since there is a
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lot of work to do 24/5 we need help day and night on various tasks
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ranging from audio angels over entrance angels to wellness angels.
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Please check the list below. Pro tip: Night shifts are not as hectic
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as day shifts and often come along with some sort of network access.
  
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If you want to help out before the event, check the [http://orga.sha2017.org Orga wiki] and the vacancies on it! Welcome! :)
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Some angeltypes are restricted. This means that the jobs needs prerequisites
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or special trainings, which are explained in the angel system.
  
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=== Special Training Angeltypes ===
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== What kind of volunteers are needed? ==
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Most volunteershifts can be taken on without any training, they are not 'restricted'. Others might need a certain certification, experience, etcetera. These restricted angeltypes are listed below with details on what is actually required and who to contact for more information or for being confirmed in the engelsystem for these shifts:
 
  
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Note: For all the angeltypes, see https://angel.sha2017.org/?p=angeltypes
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Many, really many different types of angels are needed. The following
 +
list is not complete and it has not to be. It shows the different
 +
fields where angels are needed and gives an impression what jobs are
 +
available within the angel world. If you think that there is a task that
 +
fits your skills and interest, the angelsystem gives you the detailed
 +
list of available angeltypes where you can choose from.
  
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==== Harbour: Ferry Master ====
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The entries are given in the form <team>/task. For more general questions
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{| class="wikitable"
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you can use the already named contacts, for specific questions you
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might contact the specific team directly.  
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| Required Skills || Must be able to run a boat with some experience.
 
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| Required Certificates || -
 
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| Would-be-nice Certificates || Limited license for inland and coastal waters (Vaarbewijs I/II)
 
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VHF License (Marifoon bedieningscertificaat / Marcom B or Marcom A). There is a limited budget available to obtain VHF licenses!
 
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| Contact || orga@safeharbour2017.nl
 
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|}
 
  
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==== Harbour: Official ====
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=== On top ===
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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| Required Skills || Have some experience with what goes on in a harbour.
 
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| Required Certificates || VHF License (Marifoon bedieningscertificaat / Marcom B or Marcom A). There is a limited budget available to obtain VHF licenses!
 
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| Would-be-nice Certificates || Limited license for inland and coastal waters (Vaarbewijs I/II)
 
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|-
 
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| Contact || orga@safeharbour2017.nl
 
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|}
 
  
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==== Volunteers: Coordinator ====
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No angel can work without food. Without food everything stands still.
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{| class="wikitable"
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We have two profesional kitchen crews, but there is the need of many
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angels to run the whole food supply. Food angels are needed for helping
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| Required Skills || For this angeltype you should ideally have volunteered at a few other hacker events so you are familiar with what goes on. Some experience with the engelsystem is also a pre. Come to the volunteerdesk during the event if you are willing to take on shifts so we can confirm your registration for this type.
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in preparing the main courses, for breakfast and for some small food
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during the night. Also cleaning and dishwashing, delivering food to
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| Required Certificates || -
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angels with long shifts on far away places and more things around
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running a professional kitchen is to be done.
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| Would-be-nice Certificates || -
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* Volunteers/Food
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| Contact || team-volunteers@lists.sha2017.org
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|}
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=== Construction ===
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You like building things or tear down them? There is a lot of work.
 +
And keep in mind: everything that was build up must be teared down.
 +
 
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* ALL/Build up
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* Bar/Constructor
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* Deco/Constructor
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* LOC/Constructor
 +
* ALL/Tear down
 +
 
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=== Technical Stuff ===
 +
 
 +
If you are more into technical things you might have a look here.
 +
 
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* NOC/Network Plumber
 +
* POC/Field Telephone Operator
 +
* Productiehuis/Audio Mixer
 +
* Productiehuis/Camera Operator
 +
* Productiehuis/Radio Audio Operator
 +
* Productiehuis/Video Mixer
 +
 
 +
=== Giving Information ===
 +
 
 +
You like to gather information, can remember it and like to share
 +
your knowledge? This is perfect for these tasks:
 +
 
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* Harbour/Official
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* Info/Infodesker
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* Info/Presscorter
 +
* NOC/Helpdesk
 +
* POC/DECT Helpdesk
 +
 
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=== Management ===
 +
 
 +
If you skills are more into management, you might be a good
 +
Coordinator at some teams:
 +
 
 +
* Villages/Coordinator
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* Volunteers/Coordinator
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* Villages/Guide
 +
 
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=== Service ===
 +
 
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Most angel jobs are about serving.  
 +
 
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* Bar/Barkeeper
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* Bar/Runner
 +
* Family Village/Kidsangel
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* Family Village/Thing Finder
 +
* Logistics/Shuttledriver
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* Logistics/Runner
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* Logistics/Off-site driver
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* Security/First Aid Angel
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* Security/Parking Angel
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* Security/Steward
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* Security/Traffic Angel
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and many more in the angelsystem...
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== Questions and answers ==
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=== Do I get a reduced entrance fee as an angel? ===
 +
 
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Volunteers won't get any reduced prices. Everyone of us is paying
 +
the full price! But since we value your support a lot, we will hand
 +
out special limited edition t-shirts for all angels who have done
 +
enough shifts at the end of the camp. Additionally you get exclusive
 +
access to the [[Village:Heaven|Heaven]].
 +
 
 +
=== What the hell is Heaven? ===
 +
 
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The [[Village:Heaven|Heaven]] is a place for angels and crew to live,
 +
eat, sleep and take a break between their shifts and socialize. There
 +
will be coffee, tea, water and sometimes (breakfast, lunch, dinner) food.
 +
For example you will get during build up and tear down things like
 +
Roast chicken served with potato salad, Halloumi and salad wrap with
 +
hummus, Beef burgers with choice of toppings, Vietnamese coconut curry,
 +
Moroccan couscous, Smoked sausage and Shrimp gumbo.
 +
 
 +
=== What is the Shift System? ===
 +
 
 +
The angelsystem will be used to centrally coordinate shifts and angels.
 +
If you want to register as an angel, you need to create an account for
 +
yourself. You can find the Shift System [https://angel.sha2017.org/ here].
 +
 
 +
=== When and where are the angel meetings? ===
 +
 
 +
Angel meetings will be held in the [[Village:Heaven|Heaven]] twice a day
 +
during the event and twice a day or daily during build up and tear down.
 +
Exact times will be announced in the angel system.

Revision as of 15:39, 11 July 2017

Still Helping Anyway

Great if you're willing to participate by helping us out! SHA2017, in the tradition of the four-yearly hackers festivals, is entirely run by volunteers. These volunteers buy tickets for a lot of money, then they go to the event and spend their time in sometimes hard working, and sometimes without appreciation to make this event an fantastic experience for everyone. This attitude is unbelievable. Is great. Is extraordinary. Like angels. And that is the reason why these volunteers will be called angels.

As an angel, you will be doing important stuff, meet many interesting people and generally have a great time. Angels (if they are not part of a village) live together with the crew (crew or orga are those volunteers who have been working since months on making SHA possible) in Heaven, a village with food supply and recreation areas.

How do I become an angel?

  • Read all the information on this page.
  • Register your account at the angelsystem.
  • If you never volunteered before and have questions you can ask on IRC: irc.freenode.net/#sha2017-angel
  • Please bring a DECT phone as this is vital for communicating during your shifts.
  • Once the event starts you should then come to the volunteerdesk in the Infodesk tent to get yourself marked as 'arrived'
  • Participate in the angel meetings.
  • If you want to help out before the event during build up please contact us via email at mailto:team-volunteers@lists.sha2017.org

What would be my job as an angel?

Angels are the heart and soul of every chaos event. Since there is a lot of work to do 24/5 we need help day and night on various tasks ranging from audio angels over entrance angels to wellness angels. Please check the list below. Pro tip: Night shifts are not as hectic as day shifts and often come along with some sort of network access.

Some angeltypes are restricted. This means that the jobs needs prerequisites or special trainings, which are explained in the angel system.

What kind of volunteers are needed?

Many, really many different types of angels are needed. The following list is not complete and it has not to be. It shows the different fields where angels are needed and gives an impression what jobs are available within the angel world. If you think that there is a task that fits your skills and interest, the angelsystem gives you the detailed list of available angeltypes where you can choose from.

The entries are given in the form <team>/task. For more general questions you can use the already named contacts, for specific questions you might contact the specific team directly.

On top

No angel can work without food. Without food everything stands still. We have two profesional kitchen crews, but there is the need of many angels to run the whole food supply. Food angels are needed for helping in preparing the main courses, for breakfast and for some small food during the night. Also cleaning and dishwashing, delivering food to angels with long shifts on far away places and more things around running a professional kitchen is to be done.

  • Volunteers/Food

Construction

You like building things or tear down them? There is a lot of work. And keep in mind: everything that was build up must be teared down.

  • ALL/Build up
  • Bar/Constructor
  • Deco/Constructor
  • LOC/Constructor
  • ALL/Tear down

Technical Stuff

If you are more into technical things you might have a look here.

  • NOC/Network Plumber
  • POC/Field Telephone Operator
  • Productiehuis/Audio Mixer
  • Productiehuis/Camera Operator
  • Productiehuis/Radio Audio Operator
  • Productiehuis/Video Mixer

Giving Information

You like to gather information, can remember it and like to share your knowledge? This is perfect for these tasks:

  • Harbour/Official
  • Info/Infodesker
  • Info/Presscorter
  • NOC/Helpdesk
  • POC/DECT Helpdesk

Management

If you skills are more into management, you might be a good Coordinator at some teams:

  • Villages/Coordinator
  • Volunteers/Coordinator
  • Villages/Guide

Service

Most angel jobs are about serving.

  • Bar/Barkeeper
  • Bar/Runner
  • Family Village/Kidsangel
  • Family Village/Thing Finder
  • Logistics/Shuttledriver
  • Logistics/Runner
  • Logistics/Off-site driver
  • Security/First Aid Angel
  • Security/Parking Angel
  • Security/Steward
  • Security/Traffic Angel

and many more in the angelsystem...

Questions and answers

Do I get a reduced entrance fee as an angel?

Volunteers won't get any reduced prices. Everyone of us is paying the full price! But since we value your support a lot, we will hand out special limited edition t-shirts for all angels who have done enough shifts at the end of the camp. Additionally you get exclusive access to the Heaven.

What the hell is Heaven?

The Heaven is a place for angels and crew to live, eat, sleep and take a break between their shifts and socialize. There will be coffee, tea, water and sometimes (breakfast, lunch, dinner) food. For example you will get during build up and tear down things like Roast chicken served with potato salad, Halloumi and salad wrap with hummus, Beef burgers with choice of toppings, Vietnamese coconut curry, Moroccan couscous, Smoked sausage and Shrimp gumbo.

What is the Shift System?

The angelsystem will be used to centrally coordinate shifts and angels. If you want to register as an angel, you need to create an account for yourself. You can find the Shift System here.

When and where are the angel meetings?

Angel meetings will be held in the Heaven twice a day during the event and twice a day or daily during build up and tear down. Exact times will be announced in the angel system.

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