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Membership Onboarding Process 

Purpose:

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The MSV membership process takes a cohort (group) of applicants through an orientation session and onboarding process together to build camaraderie among new members. This process ensures that new members are given consistent information about the Shed and that there is a better understanding of the Shed values and commitment.  A number of MSV leaders are involved in the onboarding process to help new members connect with leadership, safety processes and become active members in the Shed.

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Process: 


The number of onboarding session cycles will depend on the time of year. For example, fall is a busy time with increased membership applications, whereas spring and summer are not very busy. Cohort onboarding is generally scheduled once per month and may be adjusted according to the number of men seeking membership.  A Membership Team member is in contact with new enquiries and those that wish to join will be added to the next open onboarding session.


Once a cohort is formed, there will be an orientation session, followed by a full day (usually a Saturday) of safety training and  shop sign off on select tools.  The week following teh safety andb signoff day, there will be scheduled times for new members to get into the shop and begin using the tools to engage in a chosen project.  If an applicant is unable to attend all of these components they can choose to be part of the next available session offering the one they missed. â€‹

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Safety and Shop Sign off Day:

 

This session is for those who complete Orientation 1 and decide to join for membership and pay the fees (Fees may be prorated depending upon the time of year a member joins). The day is setup to maximize efficiency so new members have basic safety guidelines, training on select tools and begin to engage in the shed the following week. 

 

Topics include:

  • Check in and finalize membership form, signed waiver & fees paid;

  • Safety training session on select tools. 

  • Select tool training and sign off  (WorkSafe BC booklet assigned)

  • Optional: choose a project focus

  • Assign name tags and issue FOB

  • Sign up for more in shop sessions  with qualified members after completion of Onboarding day

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Once a member completes the orientation, saftey training, select tool sign off and has completed all forms and paid fees, the applicant is a full member of Men’s Shed Vernon. This permits him to attend the Shed and take part in all events. However, independent access to major tools not covered in the safety session or sign off are not permitted until the new member is signed off on specific equipment ensuring that he can operate each of them safely. This is done on an individual basis.

Shop Orientation 1:

Presenters cover a variety of topics and includes a brief tour of the shop to men attending. They are provided with a membership form along with an orientation package to consider before committing to the onboarding day.

 

Topics include:
 

What is Men’s Shed?  

  • How is the Shed different from a community shop or a maker space?

  • What do we do at the Shed? 

  • What is the culture of the Shed?

  • How do we sustain MSV operations?

  • Tour: short overview of what the shop contains/hours of operation

  • General information: Shed hours & access

To help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the safety of members, The Men’s Shed follows Provincial & regional regulations.

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Membership

Men’s Shed Vernon welcomes men of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through an orientation process.

Men’s Shed is a place to build relationships, to connect, share knowledge and skills.
We strive to create an environment where men work together on projects or alongside one another in a way that fosters a culture of wellness,  support and mutual learning.

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We work on different types of projects at the shed. â€‹ 

Community Projects: Collectively work in teams, applying our skills to support other charitable organizations that need repairs, building & construction assistance, deck work and other carpentry style projects.
 

Personal Projects: Sharing our skills and learning from other members we build projects for our personal and family interests.
 

Enterprise Projects: We collectively work in teams on enterprise projects that raise funds for the Shed’s programs and operations.
 

Shed Projects: Shed space improvements like tables and coat hooks!

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Cheerful Givers

Members give back to the Shed as a way to show appreciation and participate in the collective experience. Some members contribute what they can financially, other members dedicate their time, and others offer contributions of knowledge and skills.

Everyone is welcome to the Shed, regardless of your ability to contribute.

Shed Values

Personal Safety 
Well-being
Teamwork & Social Interaction
Volunteerism
Mutual Learning
Sharing & Helping 
Respecting the Space
Cheerful Giving

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