News Feed Volunteer to Help Shape CC’s Global Summit in Mexico City [Lee esta entrada en español >] You’ve heard the exciting news that the 2023 CC Global Summit will be in Mexico City? Now you have the opportunity to volunteer to join the committees that will help shape the program and evaluate applications for participant scholarships. Volunteers are essential to ensure that the CC Summit reflects the rich diversity of people engaged in the open commons movement. Past CC Summit committee members report that volunteering is richly rewarding, energizing their engagement with the commons and expanding their connections in the CC community. We encourage you to get involved to make this Summit shine! Volunteer for the Program Committee The Program Committee is responsible for helping to shape the community-driven aspect of the CC Global Summit program. The committee will review responses to the Summit Call for Proposals (CFPs) and work collaboratively to invite those that best fit the Summit program theme, tracks, and schedule. Application Deadline: 12 February 2023 Volunteer for the Program Committee > Roles Committee Members (6-8) Time Commitment: Committee meetings below (approximately 5 hours) PLUS review period (approximately 5–8 hours depending on number of applications) Co-Chairs (2) CC Staff Member: Nate Angell CC Community Member: To be selected from community committee members Time Commitment: Same as other committee members PLUS two additional 1-hour preparation meetings with CC staff (likely in mid-February and early May) Meetings & Key Dates (tentative) Date Time Activity 22 February To be arranged MEETING: Welcome and program overview 8 March To be arranged MEETING: CFP application form review 16 March–20 April Applications open 21 March To be arranged MEETING: Overview of review process and program structure 21 April–2 May Committee reviews applications 4 May To be arranged MEETING: Finalize accepted submissions 8 May Acceptance notifications sent 10 May To be arranged MEETING: Final meeting 15 May Acceptance confirmations due Volunteer for the Scholarship Evaluation Committee CC funds dozens of people to attend the CC Global Summit to support diverse participation. This committee of volunteers is responsible for reviewing the applications for CC’s Global Summit Scholarship Fund. Application Deadline: 12 February 2023 Volunteer for the Scholarship Evaluation Committee > Roles Committee Members (~6) Time Commitment: Committee meetings below (approximately 4 hours) PLUS review period (approximately 6–8 hours depending on number of applications) Co-chairs (2) CC Staff Member: Mari Moreshed CC Community Member: To be selected from community committee members Meetings & Key Dates (tentative) Date Time Activity 23 February To be arranged MEETING: Welcome and overview 9 March–12 April Applications open 6 April To be arranged MEETING: Review process overview 15–24 April Committee reviews applications 27 April To be arranged MEETING: Finalize decisions 2 May Acceptance notifications sent 8 May Acceptance confirmations due Need help? For questions about committee application, please visit the Global Summit website or reach out to us at summit@creativecommons.org. The post Volunteer to Help Shape CC’s Global Summit in Mexico City appeared first on Creative Commons.
