Volunteer Staff

From AAManual

Background

The Volunteer icon represents Volunteer status. This icon was implemented across the board for all members of the America's Army Volunteer Staff as a token of appreciation on behalf of their dedication to the Army Game Project. Members of the Volunteer Staff dedicate their time on a daily basis and have many responsibilities ranging from forum support and moderation, to live support and channel moderation in our America's Army Internet Relay Chat network. The Volunteer Staff are in constant contact with members of the Army Game Project, such as the America's Army Community Management team, and at times the Development team. Volunteers have many duties, which make them an important part of the community.

Volunteer Positions

There are three types of Volunteer positions, each holding unique responsibilities:

• America's Army IRC Technical Support
• America's Army IRC Channel Moderators
• America's Army Forum Moderators

Become an IRC Volunteer

If you're interested in becoming a part of the IRC Volunteer Staff, connecting to AAIRC would get you off to a good start. To connect to AAIRC simply open your America's Army game client and click the "Support" tab, followed by the "Live Support" tab.

Alternatively, you can use a third party IRC client to connect. The connection information is:

irc.americasarmy.com

Port: 6667

#americasarmy

#aa-support

#aa-newplayers

This will get you connected to AAIRC. There are a few prerequisites that must be achieved before one can be considered for an IRC Volunteer position:

1.) Activity.

2.) Dedication.

3.) Assisting members of the America's Army community.

4.) Mature and professional behavior.

Become a Forum Volunteer (Moderator)

Helping others within the forum community is a great way to get noticed and invited to join the ranks of the Forum Moderators. Prospective candidates should always strictly observe the forum Terms of Service and alert the Moderator team to questionable posts through the use of the button. Members who observe these guidelines and are extremely active in the forums may be contacted by AACM and offered a Moderator position.

Summary

By dedicating your time assisting members of the community, whether it is in the AAIRC support channel or America's Army forums, AACM and the current Volunteer Staff will take notice. Although there are no guarantees, your chances are good if you dedicate enough time and exhibit mature and professional behavior, as well as a general willingness to help users and improve the community.