Feb 07
Go Teams In Formation
What is a Go Team?
A go team is a group of people, partnering with one individual, family, or organization to address to their unique needs through Not So Extreme Makeover: Community Edition.
How will Go Teams be formed?
Go Teams will be formed to reflect the needed gifts and skills required to accomplish their objectives. Any group can form a Go Team, or part of a Go Team, and volunteers will help complete teams. Individuals may join a particular Go Team, or be matched according to their interest or skill to a particular need. Consider inviting neighbors to be a part of your team!
What do Go Teams do?
1. Meet your Partner Family and assess their needs
3-4 people from your Team will receive training, meet partner family
rely on your heart, as well as eyes and ears
The sky is the limit, look way beyond “stuff”
Make no promises: undersell, overdeliver
2. Work with Needs Team to determine the needs you’ll meet
Based on all resources available, decide which needs you wish to meet
Submit “Wish List” for assessment of suitability, feasibility and legality
Produce “Stuff and People Needed” List
Discuss general plans with the recipient
3. Get Stuff, People and a Plan to meet needs
List Stuff and People Needed in NSX database
Work with Stuff Lane to match stuff to your requirements (donated or purchased)
Work with People Lane to get additional skilled workers or manpower needed
Build a detailed work plan for X-Week, including feeding your team
4. Meet needs during X-Week (March 24-29)
Shop for needed stuff at Stuff Mart, purchase stuff still needed as funds permit
Prep your worksite: clean, dispose, start tasks that require more than a day
Pamper and/or involve your family on Saturday
Execute your plan
What earthly resources do Go Teams have?
NSX People Lane: Sole purpose is to give you the people you need
NSX Stuff Lane: Sole purpose is to give you the stuff you need
NSX Support Teams: Sole purpose is to support your effort to meet needs
Community Liaison: A liaison who knows the area, the culture and maybe the family
Community Partners: local businesses offering time or resources
Can I join a Go Team if:
I’m not “handy” in any way? Yes!
I work weekdays during X-Week? Yes!
I’m not physically strong? Yes!
I’m not good at home repair? Yes!
I have small children? Yes!
I’m not sure what I have to offer?
Yes, Yes, Yes!
What do I have to offer on a Go Team? Click the icon to see…
What do I have to offer on a Go Team?
How do I sign up for a Go Team?
Simply fill out the Volunteer Pledge here. Be sure to note any Essential Role you’d like to fill in the comments block.
February 12th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Hello! I was unable to attend the lunch meeting on Sunday in which the Go Teams were formed. I am very interested in being a Go Team member, is it too late to be assigned? Can I attend tonight and be assigned on a team?
Thank you, I look forward to hearing back from you as soon as possible.
Cecilia
February 12th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Yes, you can come tonight – there’s room for you! :)
February 19th, 2008 at 7:34 am
My understanding was that we would be able to “fill in” our needs assesment on the site. Am I missing where to do it, because I can’t find it.
Thanks!
February 19th, 2008 at 7:37 am
It’s coming soon, but it’s not here on the public site – check with your lane boss. :)
February 21st, 2008 at 5:08 pm
I am a Go Team leader and I’m wondering how I make a request for specific volunteers: plumber, electrician, heavy lifter, etc. We have two families who need a plumber. Thanks for directing me to the right place.
February 21st, 2008 at 6:01 pm
A lot of that will be resolved when the detailed needs list (AKA “wish list”) is evaluated. At that point, the “People Team” will be energized given the requirements. Just be sure that, when it’s available, you put that level of detail in your detailed needs list.
March 21st, 2008 at 8:56 am
Last night we were told to indicate who our “Go Team” shopper would be on Thursday. Representing family #2 will be Carla Beitler. I did not see where to enter this information. Hopefully, this will be adaquate. If not, let me know. Thanks! Happy Easter!!