Onboarding checklist
Prepare roles, respond clearly and guide a volunteer toward a useful first contribution.
Community building · Practical toolkit
A 22-page collection of ready-to-use checklists, templates and planners for welcoming volunteers clearly, supporting meaningful participation and improving long-term retention.
What is included
Prepare roles, respond clearly and guide a volunteer toward a useful first contribution.
See the experience through volunteers’ eyes and improve moments that shape trust.
Adapt six messages covering first contact, orientation, check-ins and respectful exits.
Give useful feedback and recognise contribution without creating competition.
Track purpose, belonging, support, growth, capacity and re-engagement.
Community leaders, programme managers, nonprofits, Wikimedia organisers and volunteer coordinators. The purchase includes use by the buyer and their organisation.
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