Welcome to the ASCENDtials / MDBA Volunteer Team Dashboard. This dashboard is your central hub for onboarding, training, goals, tools, templates, and team resources. Use the menu above to navigate each section of your volunteer experience. The syllabus outlines your volunteer milestones, and the goals section explains how your work supports your assigned team.
Volunteer Syllabus
Welcome to the Volunteer Program. This syllabus outlines the structure of your volunteer experience, key milestones, and how your work contributes to our teams and community impact.
1. Onboarding – Volunteers begin with an onboarding session where they are introduced to our mission and the team they will be supporting. During this stage you will review program expectations, tools, and communication platforms used by the organization.
2. Meet & Greet – You will meet with your Team Lead to discuss your interests, confirm your team placement, and review your role’s responsibilities. During this meeting, you will also learn about the Final Project, which focuses on identifying opportunities, improvements, or initiatives that support your team’s goals.
3. Two-Week Check-In & Presentation – After your first two weeks, you will meet with your Team Lead to review your progress and discuss your draft Final Project. You will present a short introduction to your project during a staff meeting and finalize your Volunteer Identified Goals.
4. Closing Interview & Evaluation – At the end of your volunteer period, you will participate in a closing interview with your Team Lead, Hiring Team, and Director. Volunteers also complete a final evaluation and may optionally submit a reflection paper about their experience.
Team Goals
Each volunteer supports one of the teams and contributes to the goals of that group.
Programs Team
- Support youth vendor programs and market operations
- Improve learning station delivery and documentation
- Maintain program data and reporting
Community Development
- Build partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations
- Support outreach for markets, workshops, and community events
Business Development
- Assist with sponsorship outreach and donor communication
- Support grant tracking and partnership development
Web / Publishing
- Maintain website updates and digital publishing workflows
- Ensure brand consistency across materials
Data & Systems
- Track and organize program data
- Maintain dashboards, Google Drive systems, and reporting tools
Event Crew
- Support event setup, coordination, and logistics
- Help maintain a positive experience for vendors and attendees
Tools
Quick Links
Task Tracking
Programs Hub
Email: programteam@ascendtials.org
Meeting notes document is usually in the team Slack Channel or available in the meeting invitation. Team leads usually record notes within 24 hours of the meeting.
All programs documents must be created and stored in this shared Drive to ensure continuity, visibility, and access for all teammates.
Community Development Hub
Email: communitydev@ascendtials.org
All CD documents must be created and shored in the shared Drive to ensure continuity, visibility, and access for all teammates.
Business Development Hub
Email: devfundteam@ascendtials.org
Meeting notes document is usually in the team Slack Channel or available in the meeting invitation. Team leads usually record notes within 24 hours of the meeting.
All BD documents must be created and stored in this shared Drive to ensure continuity, visibility, and access for all teammates.
Publishing Hub
Email: publishingteam@ascendtials.org
Meeting notes document is usually in the team Slack Channel or available in the meeting invitation. Team leads usually record notes within 24 hours of the meeting.
All publishing, website, and dashboard documents must be created and stored in this shared Drive to ensure continuity, visibility, and access for all teammates.
Web Team Hub
Email: webteam@ascendtials.org
Meeting notes document is usually in the team Slack Channel or available in the meeting invitation. Team leads usually record notes within 24 hours of the meeting.
All web team content must be created and stored in this shared Drive to ensure continuity, visibility, and access for all teammates.
Event Crew Hub
Email: eventcrew@ascendtials.org
Meeting notes document is usually in the team Slack Channel or available in the meeting invitation. Team leads usually record notes within 24 hours of the meeting.
All event logistics, run-of-show documents, and equipment lists must be created and stored in this shared Drive to ensure continuity, visibility, and access for all teammates.
Hiring Team Hub
Email: hiringteam@ascendtials.org
Meeting notes document is usually in the team Slack Channel or available in the meeting invitation. Team leads usually record notes within 24 hours of the meeting.
All onboarding, interview notes, and candidate materials must be created and stored in this shared Drive to ensure continuity, visibility, and access for all teammates.
Offboarding Process
A clear, supportive transition process to protect continuity, security, and organizational knowledge.