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How old do you have to be to join the WIT program?
You have to be between the ages of 13 and 18 to join WIT.
How long does it take to join the WIT program?
Once you apply for the WIT Program, the WIT coordinator will contact you within one business day. You will be contacted whether you are accepted into the program or not.
What happens when you age out of WIT?
When you age out of WIT you graduate out of the program.
Can you be an SPA and a WIT on WikiAnswers?
As long as you are a member of WikiAnswers you can be an SPA (Special Projects Assistant). You will need to be a member of WikiAnswers who is 13-18 years old with 50 quality non message board contributions to be a part of WIT.
What are WIT missions?
WIT missions are tasks you have to complete for your WIT Division.They will be assigned to you by Neila222, the WIT Program Coordinator.
How many members are in the WIT program on WikiAnswers?
There are an estimated 300 WIT members currently on WikiAnswers. Since the WIT Program began in 2008, there have been more than 1000 teens who have gone through the program.
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.
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.
What is the difference between a WIT Supervisor and a WIT Adult Advisor?
WIT Supervisors and WIT Adult Advisors are a part of the Wiki Influential Teens program here on Answers. They both have the same badge, but their roles are very different.WIT Supervisor Adult Advisors (also known as WIT Staff or WIT Supervisors)These are the program staff. They are responsible for a number of things:Managing and maintaining the WIT webpageManaging and maintaining the WIT membersManaging and maintaining the WIT social network pagesManaging and maintaining the secure database containing WIT member detailsManaging and maintaining the WIT forumCheck missions have been completed accuratelyReject and re-assign missions that are improperly completedAccept and pass missions that are properly completedAssess whether WIT members are eligible to receive a gift from the programAttend a weekly meeting to discuss progress, changes, ideas and initiativesProvide assistance to WIT membersMentor WIT membersScout WIT members for potential TIP membership opportunitiesScout Answers activity of potential new WIT membersThey have additional powers and tools to enable them to perform their roles as WIT staff members. The WIT Supervisor Adult Advisors (WIT Staff) are:Zapallar (Leader)Xnicola (Senior Advanced Supervisor / Senior Mentor)Skullcandy88 (Advanced Supervisor / Senior Mentor)WIT Volunteer Adult AdvisorsThese are volunteers that assist with the program by:Providing assistance to WIT membersPerforming tasks requested by WIT Staff (sending messages, etc)They do not have additional powers or tools nor any managing positions/abilities. The WIT Volunteer Adult Advisors are:Ireen22Techie2013
Why do you have to tell how you knew the WIT Program when you sign up for it?
We like to know how you learned about WIT so we know the areas on which we need to focus when promoting the program.
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!
Can people younger than 13 join the WIT team?
No, people younger than 13 cannot join the WIT program. The WIT program is only available to teenagers ages 13-18, no younger and no older.
