ext_31317 ([identity profile] tricksy-spy.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh_ooc2008-06-30 10:07 am
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Big/Little Siblings and the Buddy Program!

Big Sibling Program
New students need old volunteers to help them get settled in. We need IC student volunteers to pair up with incoming students and help them adjust to Fandom's little quirks. The idea of this pairing is for the new student to have at least one person they can go to if they're not settling in too well and to ask questions. OOCly, the idea is for the big sibling's player to help out the little sibling's player. Sometimes minimal help is needed as the little sibling will be a current player, but if the player is new, you will act as their liaison and mentor while they get settled into the game. You need to be available to answer their questions, guide them in the right direction while they get used to the game and hold their hand so they're not overwhelmed.

If you think you're up to the job and you think your student character will be helpful to their student character, use the OCD threads below to sign up. If we have more volunteers than new people, we'll pick as many as we need out of the volunteers.

Buddy System
Corny name, but we have a fondness for it. This is the teacher version of the big sibling program. The idea is that you currently play a teacher and your character is willing to show a new teacher the ropes of living and teaching in Fandom. ICly your character will be there to answer any questions and take the poor teacher drinking after their first week (optional, but often needed given the culture shock). OOCly, if the player is new (or new to teaching) then you'll be on hand to answer any and all questions, help them out and guide them while they get used to the game. It's a great way to make new friends too.

What we need from you

Please volunteer if you fit the following:

- Your character won't be antagonistic about helping out someone (ICly, your character can be signed up against their will, or something, if you would really like to do this. But, please don't sign up if they're not going to be helpful to a new student or teacher.)

- You have the time to field questions from a newbie, and will be around consistently for the first few weeks of the Summer semester.

- You're genuinely willing to help. This game is big. It can be intimidating at first. Having someone who's a friendly face in the crowd helps new players out a heck of a lot, but being assigned to someone who disappears or isn't willing to help takes a lot of the fun out of starting up.

If you have any questions, please contact the admins via administration@fandomhigh.net

All donations of Strawberry-Rhubarb pie can be left below.

Please sign up in the appropriate thread of this post by 3pm EST on July 2nd if you're interested in volunteering for either program.

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] athosborn.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 02:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Teyla would be happy to try sibling-ing again. :)

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] notthehulk.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Teddy can't be stopped from wanting to help the newbies.

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] stupid-toasters.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
*clings to Teddy from this account for maximum prettiness*

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] notthehulk.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
MMm, maximum pretty is always of the good.
not_in_the_book: (Clothes: Smart Doctor Glasses)

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[personal profile] not_in_the_book 2008-06-30 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I'll have Ronan try this for once. :D Sign me up!

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] shyest-eyes.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Sign Hinata up, please! She'll be happy traumatized happy to help!

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] sarcasm-guy.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Sokka is more than willing to help traumatize a new round of newbies.

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] morpherboy.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Sign Cimorene up!

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Amber would be happy to be a big sibling.

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] always-damp.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Toby would just die to be a big brother, oh my god!

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] saltandammo.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Dean's practically a professional big brother by now. :D

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] sonofmogh.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Worf is so a big brother.

He just doesn't know it yet.

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] inthereflexes.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Sign Jack up!

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] remember5th.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Evey would be pleased to be a big sis!
the_merriest: (laughing with mask)

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[personal profile] the_merriest 2008-06-30 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Rikku would love to help a newbie, zomg.

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Chris Halliwell

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] pyroliz.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Liz will be happy to help!

Re: Sign Up to Be a Big Sibling!

[identity profile] x5-alec.livejournal.com 2008-07-01 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
Alec would be an awesome big sibling!
tyler_gone: (perfectly sane)

Re: Sign Up to Be a Teaching Buddy!

[personal profile] tyler_gone 2008-06-30 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Tyler's up for this.

*adds pie donation*

Re: Sign Up to Be a Teaching Buddy!

[identity profile] mouthy-merc.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Eh, why the hell not.

He likes the socializing thing.

Re: Sign Up to Be a Teaching Buddy!

[identity profile] last-mizrahi.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 03:29 pm (UTC)(link)
*considers*

Ah, sure. Juli could help!
not_in_the_book: (Emo: OMGYAY)

Re: Questioins?

[personal profile] not_in_the_book 2008-06-30 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Did someone say pie?

Re: Questioins?

[identity profile] goodgirlmeg.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
*provides pie (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/390422485_fda387ec88.jpg?v=0)*

Just because I feel awful for Chuck's big sibling already.

Re: OOC!

[identity profile] time-flyer-5.livejournal.com 2008-06-30 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh god strawberry-rhubarb, WAAAAAAAAAAAANT.

Re: OOC!

[identity profile] thankgoditsme.livejournal.com 2008-07-01 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
STRAWBERRY APPLE CRUMB. Icky rhubarb.