ADOPTING A PROJECT – FAQ

Below is a list of frequently-asked-questions about Sharefest's upcoming WORKDAY on Saturday, April 28, 2012. These questions/answers are particularly helpful for current and new Project Managers. If you have any further questions, please leave a comment below or email us.

        

#1  Q: How can my organization participate in the Workday?

A: Four ways:

• ADOPT A PROJECT. (i.e. fund it, manage the site, recruit volunteers within your organization to participate.) We provide Project Management training to you.
• COLLABORATIVELY ADOPT A PROJECT. One organization manages the project while another organization funds it.  We can provide Project Management training and may also be able to connect you to an organization that will complement what you can bring  (management, volunteers, funding). Volunteer organization is highly encouraged to help with fundraising as well.
• VOLUNTEER YOUR ORGANIZATION. Identify a project for all of your members/employees to participate at – and have your members/employees sign up through our online system.
• ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION. Encourage your members/employees to participate in our Workday. Employees choose which site they want to go to (the project will be adopted by another organization).

#2  Q: Is there a list of available projects to choose from?

A: Yes, the Sharefest Online Application (SOA) has a real-time list of available projects.  But you must register first.  To do so, navigate to http://www.sharefestinc.org/workday and click on the sidebar options or the icons under Sharefest Online App that best describes you and/or your organization to get started.  You can use the attached Registration Guides for step-by-step instructions --- for churches, use the church version; for businesses or organizations, use the volunteer organization version. 

// CHURCH REGISTRATION/USER GUIDE (COORDINATOR EDITION)

// CHURCH REGISTRATION/USER GUIDE (OTHER LEADERS EDITION)

// VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION/USER GUIDE (COORDINATOR EDITION)

// VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION/USER GUIDE (OTHER LEADERS EDITION)

#3  Q: Do we have to adopt one of the projects already in the system or can we partner with any recipient in need?

A: You may partner with any recipient.  However, the recipient does need to register their project in SOA so you can adopt them. Projects can be submitted HERE.

#4  Q: Who pays for the materials and other costs associated with the Workday?

A: Sharefest encourages volunteer organizations to self-fund these projects.  In many instances, the recipients already have materials available and are simply looking for strong leadership and volunteers to make it happen. 

#5  Q: Does Sharefest have any sort of guides and/or templates already available or do I need to create them myself?

A: Yes.  When you register in SOA, the Resource Library has the materials you need to get started. 

#6  Q: Does Sharefest negotiate any discounts for materials with any vendors?

A: Yes.  Sharefest aggressively pursues partnerships with different vendors to take advantage of the economies of scale the Workday provides.  The Vendor Discount document, which can be found in the SOA Resource Library, provides details about available offers.Again, if you have any further questions, please leave a comment below or email us.