Would you like to help protect WikiTree?

Question

Hi WikiTreers,

One of the essential groups in our community is the WikiTree Rangers. These are the members who take responsibility for protecting our free, shared tree in one or more hour-long shifts per week.

We need a Ranger on duty 24-7! 

Rangers serve and protect the community in a vital way simply by being on duty and staying alert. We watch for:

1. Vandals intentionally causing damage.

2. New members accidentally doing harm.

3. Unexpected technical problems.

Rangering is easy!  You simply check some key activity feeds every 10 minutes or so. If you spot a "forest fire," you report it.

Joining requirements: 

• At least three months of experience on WikiTree, with a minimum of 1,000 contributions.

• Participation in at least one other project.

• Able to commit to a minimum of 1 one-hour shift per week.

• Not currently be involved in a conflict escalation and have not had one within the last 3 months.

Are you interested? We'd love to have you. At the moment we have openings on most days but could especially use help on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, but we might be able to find a slot for you on another day if those don't fit your schedule.

Please answer this post and we'll get you started. Or ask here if you have questions.

Thank you, and we look forward to working with you!

Comments

Don't believe I qualify yet, but will keep rangers in mind for when I do  

Thank you

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I am available seven days a week.

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Hello Eowyn:

I'd be delighted to be a Ranger. I'm retired and available 7 days a week. I'd love to track down those doing damage to what we work so hard to create.

Phil

Answer 1

Hi Eowyn, I can help out Monday or Friday, whichever.

Comments

Thanks, Katie! I sent you a message.

Answer 2

Hi Eowyn,

I would be happy to volunteer, I can definitely help every Monday Evening (England time) but my work hours vary drastically on a Friday and Saturday, I can always fill for people on these days though at differing times :-)

Lizzie

Comments

Thanks, Lizzie. I sent you a message.

Answer 3

I can possibly help out on Saturday's.

Comments

Thanks, Dean - I sent you a message.

Answer 4

Hi Eowyn,

I can help out if you still need people.

~Skip

Comments

Thanks, Skip! Sent you a message.

Answer 5

I can help Mondays. I am on Swedish time.

Comments

Thanks, Marie! I sent you a message.

Answer 6

Im inteested.

Comments

Hi Sara, what's your WikiTree ID?

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Rice-5349

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Thanks! I messaged you.

Answer 7

I am available and would be happy to help

Comments

Great! I sent you a message.

Answer 8

Would love to help

Comments

Thanks, Phillip! I sent you a message.

Answer 9

Would be interested in helping but not sure I could commit to the same hour every week.  If there is a way to choose the hour on short notice I might be available on any of the needed days.  I am usually here.

Comments

Thanks, Paula! I sent you a message.

Answer 10

I wouldn't mind helping out if you think I could / am suitable.  Fridays for preference, but any would be ok.

Comments

Thanks, Melanie! I messaged you.

Answer 11

I'll help!

Comments

Thanks, Stephanie! I messaged ya.

Answer 12

Hi Eowyn, I can help on Monday or Friday evenings (GMT -5 or US Eastern Time Zone).

Howard

Comments

Thanks, Howard. I sent you a message!

Answer 13

I would like to work as a WikiTree Ranger 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Eastern; I'm almost always available every day of the year.

Comments

Thanks, William! I sent you a message.

Answer 14

Hello Eowyn, I don't quite meet the qualifications yet, but I'll Keep in touch, I'm on north Wales time and retired, so, I can be open to times and days.

James

Comments

Sounds good - thanks, James!

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Thank you for your quick response, as I said I'll keep working towards qualifying.

James

Answer 15

I am available to help out.  Let me know how to get started.

Comments

Thanks, Shannon! I messaged you.

Answer 16

I am still learning and developing my own Wikitree style using the guide but can certainly spot a problem and report it.

I can also work whichever day and hour you need help. More than 1 hour a week if needed. Night is even better as I am a night owl. Just let me know when.

Comments

Thanks, Gigi! I messaged you.

Answer 17

Hi Eowyn,

I'd be happy to help on Fridays and Saturdays.

Anytime of day (6a-9p), MST (New Mexico, USA).

Az

Answer 18

I would love to help Saturdays, but can do any day really.

Answer 19

Good evening Eowyn

I am available on Mondays (after 9 pm please)   

It is now 21:44 in South Africa just to get the time slot in perspective  :-D

Thanks

Comments

Thanks, Ronel! I sent you a message.

Answer 20

Hi, I would love to help. Please let me know exactly what you want done and I'll do my best.  Thank you.