Dear colleagues, I hope you are well.
My name is Robert Obiri, and I serve as the Africa Node Lead for the Volunteer Supporters Network (VSN) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Volunteer_Supporters_Network>. I am reaching out to invite Wikimedia affiliates across Africa to join a growing network of Wikimedians who support the volunteers who make our movement possible. The Volunteer Supporters Network (VSN) is an open network of Wikimedians who support Wikimedia volunteers. Currently operating as a Hub Pilot, the network aims to strengthen volunteer support across the movement by improving peer learning, collaboration, resource sharing, and knowledge exchange. Through the network, members can: - Connect with volunteer supporters from across the Wikimedia movement. - Participate in regular peer-learning and knowledge-sharing sessions. - Share experiences, challenges, and good practices in volunteer support. - Access and contribute to resources that strengthen volunteer engagement, community health, and leadership. - Collaborate with partners and peers working to improve volunteer support across the Wikimedia movement. Across Africa, affiliates are doing important work to recruit, mentor, retain, and support volunteers. The VSN provides a space to learn from one another, exchange practical experiences, and build stronger support systems that help our communities and volunteers thrive. Membership is open to staff members of Wikimedia affiliates whose work includes volunteer support. We also encourage any Wikimedian active in volunteer support with good standing to apply to become a Liaison <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Volunteer_Supporters_Network/Engage> . To learn more and become involved, please visit: - Volunteer Supporters Network: https://w.wiki/Fi7M <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Volunteer_Supporters_Network/Engage> If you have any questions or would like to discuss how your affiliate can engage with the network, please feel free to reach out to me. We would be delighted to welcome more African affiliates into the VSN and learn from the excellent volunteer support work already taking place across the region. We look forward to connecting with many of you and working together Warm regards, *Robert Obiri* VSN Africa Node Lead |Mobile: +233 (024) 665 4620 | User:Robertjamal12 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Robertjamal12> |Schedule A Meeting: meet with Robert Obiri <https://cal.com/robert-obiri-4tvmc7>
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