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Can you be in more than one WikiAnswers group - such as WIT as well as Community Outreach etc.?
Yes, you sure can. Many of our WikiAnswers program members are volunteers in more than one program.
When did the Wiki Influential Teens Program start on WikiAnswers?
The WIT Program began in August 2008, and is still going strong with 200-300 members!
Who are all the Wiki Influential Teens of WikiAnswers?
See the related thread below for a complete list of WIT members. This list is updated daily as new members are added to the program.
What steps are involved in becoming a WIT leader?
WIT Members and LeadersFirstly, to become a member of the WikiAnswers Influential Teens (WIT) Program, you need to be between the ages of 13-18, and have a minimum of 50 good non-message board contributions on WikiAnswers. To see more information on the guidelines for the WIT Program, see the Related Links below.A good WIT member needs to demonstrate the following abilities:* Participate in the WIT goals and initiatives.* Complete WIT missions.* Help out other WIT members when possible.* Participate in the WIT Forum.* Offer motivation to your other WIT members.* Keep in regular contact with your WIT Program Coordinator.When WIT began, it was divided into teams. However, we have now improved the program by instead dividing WIT into divisions. Our four divisions focus on contributing to different aspects of the site. Each WIT member works on an individual basis, although it is still important to support your other WIT members.If you are interested in joining the WIT Program, please complete the WIT Application Form. (See Related Link below.) You will need to provide your user name, email address, date of birth, the WIT Division you want to join, and your favorite topics on WikiAnswers.
Who inspired The WIT Program?
The WIT Program was a collaborative effort by the Supervisors on WikiAnswers. We saw the growing number of teens on the site, and we thought WikiAnswers would be more fun for them if they had a specialized program that allowed them to help out more with the site. WIT remains a huge success to this day!
How much commitment is needed to be part of WIT?
Like our other programs on WikiAnswers, WIT is a volunteer program. Therefore, you are welcome to participate in WIT as you have time. As long as you are active on WikiAnswers, you can remain in the WIT Program. If you go more than 60 days without making any contributions on Answers.com, you will be removed from the WIT Program. However, you are welcome to reapply to the program once you return to the site.
Which members have the WIT Alumni badge?
WIT Alumni badges are issued to WIT members once they reach 19 years of age. The badges can also be issued to WIT members in good standing who decide to retire or move on from the program.
What are the advantages of joining WIT?
WIT ProgramWikiAnswers Influential Teens (WIT) is the best teen group on the Web! It is a great way for teens to exercise their knowledge and expertise about subjects in which they are interested. The WIT Program is designed for teens who enjoy a safe online locale where they can hang out, ask and answer questions, and build their leadership skills by helping younger contributors learn how to use the WikiAnswers Web site.Through group projects, WIT members assist in running WikiAnswers. WIT helps build knowledge, understanding, cooperation and leadership. But most of all, it's a lot of fun!!To learn more about WIT, visit the WIT Home page at http://wiki.answers.com/Q/WikiFAQs:Teens_program. You can also contact Zapallar, the WIT Program Coordinator, or Xnicola and Skullcandy88, the WIT program Supervisors, if you have questions.To apply for WIT, fill out the WIT application form (See Related Links below.) WIT is open to teens who are 13-18 years old and have at least 50 quality, non-message board contributions on WikiAnswers.
Who are all of the WIT Adult Advisors on WikiAnswers?
There are two types - Program Staff Adult Advisors and Voluntary Adult Advisors.The Program Staff WIT Adult Advisors are:Melbrown 2013 (Community Assistant)Xnicola (Senior Advanced Supervisor / Senior Mentor)Skullcandy88 (Advanced Supervisor / Senior Mentor)The program staff Adult Advisors have the ability to manage the program, the program pages, the missions, the program members, etc and have extra tools to do so. They will attend a weekly meeting to discuss the progress of the program, changes, improvements, initiatives and so on. The volunteer WIT Adult Advisors are:Ireen22Techie2013Volunteer Advisors will provide help to WIT members when needed and perform tasks requested by the WIT Staff. They do not have extra powers, extra tools nor extra authority.
What do the WIT Adult Advisors do and how can you become one?
The Wikianswers Influential Teens (WIT) Adult Advisors are adults who have been invited by the WIT Program Supervisors to remain in the program when they are over 18 years old.WIT Adult Advisors can continue to do WIT tasks. They also occasionally help the WIT Program Supervisors keep the program running smoothly. For example they will be asked to help nudge the inactive members, scout for new members and so on.WIT Adult Advisors are also there to help answer any questions that WIT members may have and guide them through tasks.If you feel like you need a friend to speak to, again, the WIT Adult Advisors are there for you. However do bear in mind that these are volunteers who visit Answers in their spare time. They are not professional counsellors either, so if you feel you need a professional counsellor to talk to, please ask your school for local advice.What WIT Adult Advisors do:Help the Program Supervisors occasionally.Help nudge the inactive members.Help scout for new members.Provide advice to WIT members about missions.Answer questions asked by WIT members about the program.Be a friendly face for young people on Answers to talk to.What WIT Adult Advisors don't do:Approve your completed tasks.Add new tasks to the WIT page.Kick members out of the program.Edit the program page or forum.Issue badges to WIT members..All in the list above are what the Program Supervisors do. Neither the WIT Program Supervisors nor the WIT Adult Advisors are qualified to provide counselling.How do you become a WIT Adult Advisor?First of all, you need to be an adult. That is anybody above the age of 18. Usually WIT Adult Advisors are selected and invited by the Program Supervisors running WIT (the Program Supervisors will be your superiors). However, if you believe you have what it takes to be a WIT Adult Advisor, or wish to try out the role, you are welcome to get in touch with one of the Program Supervisors. We will then have a quick discussion amongst us, taking your contributions into account.Previously, non-Supervisors could become WIT Adult Advisors. However we have altered the process. We now only accept Supervisors as WIT Adult Advisors. This is for security reasons.In summary, you can either be invited by a WIT Program Supervisor. Or you can nudge a WIT Program Supervisor for consideration.
How come you didn't get in WIT?
To be accepted into the WIT Program, you need to meet the following requirements: * Be between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. * Have at least 50 quality non-message board contributions on WikiAnswers. * Currently be active on WikiAnswers. * Be in good standing on WikiAnswers.
How long must you wait before you are admitted to the WIT program via email?
When you apply to WIT, be sure to include all necessary information in order to expedite the process. Necessary info includes: * Your WikiAnswers user name * Date of birth * Which of the four WIT divisions you wish to join * Your favorite topics on WikiAnswers * How you heard about the WIT Program Once you apply to join WIT, someone will contact you within one business day.
