Orientation:
What is the timeline for this Story writing program?
Story writing starts on 5th June, 2021 and ends on 20th June, 2021.
What is the last date for submitting the finished files?
The last date for submitting the finished files is June-20, 2021, 7 PM IST.
What is Story writing?
'Story Writing' is a virtual volunteering opportunity to write content for a children's story telling book.
Volunteers will write 10 moral stories and prepare content for 4 story-based activities for each story.
To prepare the content we have shared an instruction sheet and sample document for your reference, please refer to that and prepare your content.
*I missed orientation, please help ?
Answer-1 (Before sending the recording): Orientation webinar link will be shared to your mail id within 24 hours from the orientation end time. Please check your email (Including spam & promotional folder). The email is from volunteer@teameverest.ngo
Answer-2 (After sending the recording): We have already emailed you the orientation recording. Please check your email (Including spam & promotional folder). The email is from volunteer@teameverest.ngo
Am I allowed it add volunteering in Team Everest on my LinkedIn profile and other social media's?
Yes, you can add our poster on social media.
Event related queries:
Will the content be reviewed?
Yes. The content will be reviewed before it is being used in handbooks.
How will the content be used?
The content developed will be used for Story Telling programs. It will be used for teaching school students with whom Team Everest works.
Can I work as a group?
No, this is an individual activity for volunteer.
Who is eligible to part of the Story writing?
Any one can be part of Story writing Program one who know's English
Should each session be in a separate file?
No, the content for 10 sessions should be in a single file.
Is it mandatory to use the template provided by you or can I use a different template?
Kindly use the template shared by us only.
Can I take a break in between the Program?
Story Writing program is designed for 15 days. You can plan to complete the work
accordingly. We expect the finished / Finalised content file to be uploaded before 20th June 2021, 7PM IST in the link we have shared with you.
Will we get immediate feedback on the story we upload so that we can improve and upload again?
No, we will not be giving any immediate feedback. The review process will take sometime to complete, once completed we will send a mail if we need any work from your side.
Kindly follow all the instructions, refer to our sample file and follow the same while you create the document.
What age group for which this Story writing will be used?
This stories will be used for students from 3rd std and 4th std students.
Volunteer will use British or American English?
Volunteer needs to use British English while preparing the content.
We have to make both question and answer booklet?
Yes, you need to prepare question and answer in the document. Please refer the sample document and instruction sheet.
Can we use any other tool as text editor?
Yes, the template file shared will be in .docx (microsoft office format). You can use any
text editor to work on the content. Please make sure while uploading the file after working on it, it is in .docx format.
Volunteers has to mark attendance?
Yes, volunteer can mark attendance on the day they work on the content.
Can volunteer choose their own topics and write?
No, Please stick to the topics provided in the instruction sheet.
Topics suggested are on Honestly, Respect, Helping Others, Truth-fullness and Good manners. Make sure the story is age-appropriate and does not involve any religion, violence, and controversial topics.
Do we need to repeat the same 4 activities with different content for all the 10 sessions?
Yes, you need to work on the same 4 activities with different content for all the 10 sessions.
Is there any criteria for the age group being allotted to volunteers?
No. We do not follow any criteria while allocating the beneficiary age group to a volunteer.
What should be the difficulty level of the questions while preparing the document?
The stories and activities are for children from Class 3 and 4. So please make sure the stories are appropriate for the age group.
Can we do 1 session and email it for confirmation, so if any corrections are to be made then we can do the same for other sessions accordingly?
No, we will not be giving any immediate feedback. Kindly follow all the instructions, refer to our sample file and follow the same while you create the document.
Submit all the 10 sessions as a single document after completion.
If volunteer would be completing the target before the deadline then it's necessary to mark attendance for the others day?
No, you need to mark the attendance only on the days you work on the content.
Should volunteer use yellow highlight text as given in the sample document?
No, it is not mandatory to use yellow highlighter in the document in which you are working on.
Hand Book/Instruction mail
What does the instruction mail contain?
Instruction mail consists of instruction sheet, sample document, template document and FAQ's.
Upload
Where to upload the completed document?
You can upload the finished document in ..............
Whichever days we'll work we need to upload our work on the same day ? Or shall I upload all the work together at the end ?
The content for 10 sessions should be in a single document and upload the single file once completed.
Post Event
*When will I get a certificate?
Yes, an e-certificate will be provided to all volunteers who completes and upload the document. The certificate will be emailed to you before June - 28, 7 pm IST. The mail will be from volunteer@teameverest.ngo. Please make sure you check your spam and promotional folders as well.
Will the days and time also mentioned on the certificate?
Our E-certificate will have the volunteer name, initiative name along with signature of Team Everest founder & CEO.
*What is the buffer deadline date?
Kindly upload the document on or before 30th June 2021, 11am IST.
Please upload the document in ...........
If you have to upload, Make sure the file size does not exceed 20MB.
*When will certificate be issued for volunteers submitting document during buffer date?
Certificate will be issued on or before 8th July 2021 by 7pm IST.
The mail will be from volunteer@teameverest.ngo . Please make sure you check your spam and promotional folders as well.
Can I use an alternate email id for uploading content?
No. Please use only the same email id which you used while signing up for this program.
Misc
*How will volunteer reach us in case of issues or query?
For any queries, mail us at volunteer@teameverest.ngo
*Can I refer my friends for this initiative?
Answer-1 (During signup phase): Yes. Please ask your friend to signup in .......................... to be part of this initiative.
Answer-2 (After signup phase):
Thank you much for your interest. Sorry, signup for this initiative is closed now. We might conduct a similar program in future.
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Happy Volunteering!
Can internship volunteer apply for a job after completing internship?
We will post out openings in our Team Everest Carrier page you can refer to that and apply for the openings.
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