Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor)'s Blog Posts Tagged 'Volunteer' (30)

We just got hit by a spammer - "Vivianbabys" - I need help moderating members please!

Neighbors,

We just got hit by a spammer who posted crap on members walls. Do not click on any links, send an email, or comply with any requests what so ever. The spammer has been removed from the network.

What is a spammer and what do they want?

On the Ning platform, which powers this network, spammers are typically automated spam bots that leave comments on members walls. Their hopes are to get your email address and…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 19, 2011 at 1:09pm — 3 Comments

Introducing SnowCrew: Dig a neighbor in need out!

Neighbors,

We've got an exciting new project we’ll be testing out this Wednesday during the snow storm - we are expecting well over a foot of snow!

We are going to be using a super cool new technology called GroundCrew to coordinate those of your who are willing to help shovel out neighbors in…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 10, 2011 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments

Youth Activity Facilitators and Social Workers needed tonight, tomorrow, and next week!

On Saturday, May 8, 2010, Jaewon Martin, a 14 year old honor roll student set to graduate from the eighth grade was shot and later dies while playing basketball on the courts at Bromley Heath.…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on May 13, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

New Forum Category: Volunteers Needed/Wanted

Neighbors,

We've just created a new category called Volunteers Needed/Wanted.

Please use this Forum Category to share volunteer opportunities and your intentions to volunteer.

Enjoy!

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 16, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Neighborhood Zone Group Monitors Needed!

Neighbors,

There are 11 critical roles that need to be filled on this network. They are the roles of the Neighborhood Zone Group Monitors!

A Neighborhood Zone Group Monitor performs the following:

1. Monitors the CrimeReports tool embeded in each of the 11 Zone Groups and posts new discussions as crimes are reported. Each time a discussion is posted, members of the group… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 11, 2010 at 2:48pm — No Comments

Create a Virtual Gift image for us please and thank you!

Hey JP,

There is a feature here on the network called Virtual Gifts. You may have noticed it on your my page.

Virtual Gifts are meant to acknowledge and show appreciation for someone. They are also a way for NFN to generate some revenue to support our operation.

We're thinking it would be cool to have gifts like a Jar of Sugar, a Shovel, a Hammer - you know neighborly gifts.

We're not really using gifts yet because we need art work that is relevant to… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 11, 2010 at 2:28pm — No Comments

Volunteers needed to help with Neighbors for Neighbors Boston Luanch on Saturday

Hey Neighbors,

As you've heard we are doing our Boston Launch this Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the new Milky Way, 284 Amory Street.

We need:

4 greeters - welcome and give nametags from 10:15 to 11:15

2 cleaneruppers - help wrap up 11:30 to 12:00

1 photographer

As many twitterers as possible.

To sign up, please join the Launch Planning Group and reply to the greeter or cleaner upper… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 21, 2009 at 1:32pm — No Comments

Please help me welcome new members!

Neighbors,

With so many new people joining the network this week, I can't keep up with welcoming folks and doing all the other stuff I need to be working on - like prepping for our Board Meeting tonight and coordinating to make sure all the flyers we are printing are getting where they need to be.

Would you be willing to leave greetings for new people who join an offer and offer to help them get acquainted?

If so, please reply to the… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on September 24, 2009 at 1:14pm — No Comments

What we will accomplish tomorrow night at the Expo

Neighbors,

Tomorrow night (Wednesday, March 11 from 7 to 9pm) at the MilkyWay (405 Centre), we the members of Neighbors for Neighbors, will host our Community Organizing Expo!

Tomorrow night, we will build on the promise of hope and change by socializing and organizing around our common interests and passions to make a difference.

By attending, you'll learn about, and be able to join, the incredible social activity clubs… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 10, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

I need your help with the Community Organizing Expo

Neighbors,

The Community Organizing Expo is next Wednesday, March 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Milky Way - 405 Centre.

If you plan on starting new group or want to represent your non-profit PLEASE register now - http://www.neighborsforneighbors.org/group/springexpoexhibitorsgroup

Also, we ARE IN SERIOUS NEED OF VOLUNTEERS. I can't do this without you!

Here is how you can pitch in:

Promotion:

Please invite everyone you know in… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 3, 2009 at 9:53pm — No Comments