MichaelBurgundy

I'd like to start a networking group for business owners on Second Life. I've facilitated a number of groups myself, and am familiar with real-life groups like Business Networking International. I would like to try a similar model in Second Life. At BNI meetings, each person brings a particular "need" each week, and we go around in a circle giving practical advice and resources. There will also be time to practice your "elevator pitch," learn from others, and give short presentations about new products and services. We will also try to be a sales team for each other, and recommend each other to others when possible. Would anyone be interested in attending once a week? Could be a good way to meet some good people, and learn something in the process. If so (or if not!), could you leave your thoughts in this thread? I'd appreciate any feedback, especially if you've tried something similiar. Thank you!

We are two independent researchers focused on game-inspired solutions to real-world problems, a subject otherwise known as "gamification." We would like to hire a part-time research assistant to work with us virtually at our office in Second Life. General duties involve logging into our office at required hours to assist us with Internet research tasks, such as finding articles, writing general summaries of facts and information, and providing a fresh set of eyes for us. Requirements: College-level writing and academic research skills.General competence with Second Life.Appropriate avatar for professional environment.Highly-consistent punctuality.Ability to use screen-sharing software such as Join.me during work hours.Ability to participate via microphoneDesired qualifications: Some previous experience with academic research.At least 6 months' experience on Second Life.Basic project support experience.Basic administrative skills.Responsibilities: Perform Internet research on relevant topics.Produce basic summaries and lists of relevant materials.Perform basic administrative and organizational support as needed.Maintain a 95% punctuality rate.Hours and compensation: 500L per hour, 6 hours per week. Thurday nights from 3:00 - 6:00pm SLT Friday nights from 3:00 - 6:00pm SLT Contact information: Interested parties, please send application to Michael Burgundy on Second Life, or as a comment to this thread. Please feel free to ask questions via the forum as well.

Building Autistic Community, Inc is 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by and for adults on the autism spectrum. We currently seek a coordinator to oversee the day-to-day development of our Second Life office. We have recently opened our first virtual space to use as a platform for facilitating dialogue, education, productivity, and basic human connection. We intend for this space to allow new and old members to congregate in am active and formalized virtual community center. Virtual spaces such as Second Life allow persons such as ourselves who live with anxiety, depression and transportation issues to congregate in one place with likeminded people. This social connection is absolutely essential to many of us whom are too often isolated from positive human contact. The Virtual Office Coordinator role develops a healthy and robust community for adults on the autism spectrum to facilitate dialogue, education, productivity, and basic human connection. This role serves both functions of Office Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. The role implies the following functions: : Ensure a healthy and positive social environment : Support good attendance by checking in with members and volunteers : Support the BAC director to create new virtual volunteer projects : Examine the boundaries of how virtual collaboration and community-building have been performed : Attend interesting discussions and networking events with BAC members and staff about virtual worlds and disabilities : Participate in ongoing discussions with BAC staff on how virtual worlds can provide personal growth to people with autism : Provide encouragement and constructive feedback to members : Ensure new members are using the Second Life client safely and correctly : Support the development of new support groups, discussion topics, and events The Virtual Office Coordinator will have the benefit of meeting exciting people in the field of virtual worlds, including educators, researchers, disability advocates, and businesspersons who see virtual worlds as the next vehicle for human development. Competency with Second Life is essential to this role. Familiarity with Asperger's syndrome, high-functioning autism, anxiety, and/or depression are helpful, but not essential. Basic Google Apps ability is helpful as well. This role requires a minimum 18 years of age and 10 - 15 hours per week.