Help and support for new volunteers - Revision history

Jacky at 11:03, 8 August 2026

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	[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] - for a natter about anything, for questions off topic, or just because you want a chat.		[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] - for a natter about anything, for questions off topic, or just because you want a chat.

	Newbie Nook - Private Discourse group for new volunteers, opened August 2026. It’s a friendly, private space dedicated exclusively to newer moderators. Whether you’ve just joined us or are still finding your feet, it’s a quiet, low-pressure spot to share experiences, ask any questions (big or small!), and connect with other new mods who are in the same boat. To help you settle in, a friendly group of experienced moderators—including our dedicated mentor team—will also be on hand to answer questions, offer guidance, and share their tips. Because it’s a private category, you can chat openly and comfortably as you learn the ropes.		Newbie Nook - Private Discourse group for new volunteers, opened August 2026. It’s a friendly, private space dedicated exclusively to newer moderators. Whether you’ve just joined us or are still finding your feet, it’s a quiet, low-pressure spot to share experiences, ask any questions (big or small!), and connect with other new mods who are in the same boat. To help you settle in, a friendly group of experienced moderators—including our dedicated mentor team—will also be on hand to answer questions, offer guidance, and share their tips. Because it’s a private category, you can chat openly and comfortably as you learn the ropes. Email chair@ilovefreegle.org for an invite.

	[[Emergencies]] - help available if you are struggling or need help with running your group.		[[Emergencies]] - help available if you are struggling or need help with running your group.

Jacky at 21:13, 7 August 2026

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	[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] - for a natter about anything, for questions off topic, or just because you want a chat.		[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] - for a natter about anything, for questions off topic, or just because you want a chat.

	Newbie Nook - Discourse group for new volunteers, opened August 2026.		Newbie Nook - Private Discourse group for new volunteers, opened August 2026. It’s a friendly, private space dedicated exclusively to newer moderators. Whether you’ve just joined us or are still finding your feet, it’s a quiet, low-pressure spot to share experiences, ask any questions (big or small!), and connect with other new mods who are in the same boat. To help you settle in, a friendly group of experienced moderators—including our dedicated mentor team—will also be on hand to answer questions, offer guidance, and share their tips. Because it’s a private category, you can chat openly and comfortably as you learn the ropes.

	[[Emergencies]] - help available if you are struggling or need help with running your group.		[[Emergencies]] - help available if you are struggling or need help with running your group.

Jacky at 20:19, 7 August 2026

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	[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] - for a natter about anything, for questions off topic, or just because you want a chat.		[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] - for a natter about anything, for questions off topic, or just because you want a chat.

			Newbie Nook - Discourse group for new volunteers, opened August 2026.

	[[Emergencies]] - help available if you are struggling or need help with running your group.		[[Emergencies]] - help available if you are struggling or need help with running your group.

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	[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions on all aspects of running your group to helping moderate your group if you request it.		[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions on all aspects of running your group, to helping moderate your group if you request it.

	[https://www.ilovefreegle.org/main.php?action=look&groupid=436 Freegle Freshers] - trainee mods ~~would~~ need to join both groups~~. One~~ is a practice Freegle group, the other is where ~~we discuss~~ the training.		[https://www.ilovefreegle.org/main.php?action=look&groupid=436 Freegle Freshers] - trainee mods need to join both groups: one is a practice Freegle group, the other is where the training is discussed.

	[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] ~~This~~ group is for anything really techie ~~which~~ you may wish help with.		[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] - this group is for anything really techie you may wish to get help with.

	[http://freegle.in/funding Freegle Funding] A group to help with funding applications you might wish to access.		[http://freegle.in/funding Freegle Funding] - a group to help with funding applications you might wish to access.

	[http://freegle.in/central Freegle Central] ~~Any~~ general questions, help with promoting your group, or for keeping in touch with what is going on in ~~freegleland~~.		[http://freegle.in/central Freegle Central] - any general questions, help with promoting your group, or for keeping in touch with what is going on in Freegleland.

	[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] ~~For~~ a natter about anything~~. For~~ questions off topic or just because you want a chat.		[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] - for a natter about anything, for questions off topic, or just because you want a chat.

	[[Emergencies]] - help available if you are struggling or need help with running your group.		[[Emergencies]] - help available if you are struggling or need help with running your group.

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	~~Back to~~ [[Recruiting, Training ~~and Retaining]]~~		[[Category:Recruiting & Training Volunteers]]

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Jacky at 13:07, 12 August 2018

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	[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions on all aspects of running your group to helping moderate your group if you request it.		[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions on all aspects of running your group to helping moderate your group if you request it.

	[https://www.ilovefreegle.org/main.php?action=look&groupid=436 Freegle Freshers] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.		[https://www.ilovefreegle.org/main.php?action=look&groupid=436 Freegle Freshers] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.

	[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.		[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.

Sheila at 20:57, 11 August 2018

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	[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions on all aspects of running your group to helping moderate your group if you request it.		[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions on all aspects of running your group to helping moderate your group if you request it.

	[https://www.ilovefreegle.org/main.php?action=look&groupid=436] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.		[https://www.ilovefreegle.org/main.php?action=look&groupid=436 Freegle Freshers] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.

	[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.		[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.

Sheila at 20:57, 11 August 2018

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	[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions on all aspects of running your group to helping moderate your group if you request it.		[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions on all aspects of running your group to helping moderate your group if you request it.

	[https://~~groups~~.~~yahoo~~.~~com~~/~~neo/groups/freeglefreshers/info Freegle Freshers] and [https://groups~~.~~yahoo.com/neo/groups/freeglefreshers-mods/info Freegle Freshers Mods~~] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.		[https://www.ilovefreegle.org/main.php?action=look&groupid=436] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.

	[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.		[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.

Jacky at 12:05, 26 September 2017

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	[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] For a natter about anything. For questions off topic or just because you want a chat.		[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] For a natter about anything. For questions off topic or just because you want a chat.

			[[Emergencies]] - help available if you are struggling or need help with running your group.


	Back to [[Recruiting, Training and Retaining]]		Back to [[Recruiting, Training and Retaining]]

	[[Category:Recruit/Train/Retain]]		[[Category:Recruit/Train/Retain]]

Jacky at 10:11, 21 September 2015

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	[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions to helping moderate your group if you request it.		[[Mentor Team Remit\|Freegle Mentors]] are always at hand to help, from answering questions on all aspects of running your group to helping moderate your group if you request it.

	[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/freeglefreshers/info Freegle Freshers] and [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/freeglefreshers-mods/info Freegle Freshers Mods] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.		[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/freeglefreshers/info Freegle Freshers] and [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/freeglefreshers-mods/info Freegle Freshers Mods] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.
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	[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.		[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.

	[http://freegle.in/central Freegle Central] Any general questions, help with ~~difficult members~~, or for keeping in touch with what is going on in ~~Freegleland~~		[http://freegle.in/funding Freegle Funding] A group to help with funding applications you might wish to access.

			[http://freegle.in/central Freegle Central] Any general questions, help with promoting your group, or for keeping in touch with what is going on in freegleland.

	[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] For a natter about anything. For questions off topic or just because you want a chat.		[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] For a natter about anything. For questions off topic or just because you want a chat.

Jacky at 21:45, 20 September 2015

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	[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/freeglefreshers/info Freegle Freshers] and [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/freeglefreshers-mods/info Freegle Freshers Mods] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.		[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/freeglefreshers/info Freegle Freshers] and [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/freeglefreshers-mods/info Freegle Freshers Mods] - trainee mods would need to join both groups. One is a practice Freegle group, the other is where we discuss the training.

	[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.~~ ~~		[http://freegle.in/tech Freegle Tech] This group is for anything really techie which you may wish help with.

	[http://freegle.in/central Freegle Central] Any general questions, help with difficult members,~~ ~~ or for keeping in touch with what is going on in Freegleland.		[http://freegle.in/central Freegle Central] Any general questions, help with difficult members, or for keeping in touch with what is going on in Freegleland

	[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe]~~ ~~ For a natter about anything. For questions off topic or just because you want a chat.		[http://freegle.in/cafe Freegle Cafe] For a natter about anything. For questions off topic or just because you want a chat.

	Back to [[Recruiting, Training and Retaining]]		Back to [[Recruiting, Training and Retaining]]

	[[Category:Recruit/Train/Retain]]		[[Category:Recruit/Train/Retain]]