diff --git a/src/SUMMARY.md b/src/SUMMARY.md index 580a76e..0b145cd 100644 --- a/src/SUMMARY.md +++ b/src/SUMMARY.md @@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ - [Style Guide](./infrastructure/wiki/style_guide.md) - [Contributing](./infrastructure/wiki/contributing.md) - [Governance](./governance/README.md) + - [New Member Procedure](./governance/new_member_procedure/README.md) - [Induction](./governance/induction/README.md) - [Introduction](./governance/induction/introduction.md) - [Using the space](./governance/induction/using_the_space.md) diff --git a/src/governance/new_member_procedure/README.md b/src/governance/new_member_procedure/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..12d81e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/governance/new_member_procedure/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +# New Member Procedure + +## 1. Application + +The Applicant will start the process by completing the Membership Application Form which can be found here: https://www.makerspace.org.uk/joinus/ + +>The Applicant should ideally have visited the space before submitting the form but this is not an absolute requirement. + +## 2. Review + +The Membership Officer and/or the Board will review the application and decide if it should be approved or not. + +## 3. Approval/Disapproval + +Approval/Disapproval should be confirmed by the Membership Officer/Board. + +On Approval, the Applicant should be sent details of how to set up monthly payments and how to arrange their induction. + +>The Approver is not responsible for the actions of the Applicant. + +## 4. Payment Verification + +Membership Payments should be verified before the Applicant becomes a member. + +## 5. Member Inductions + +New members must receive an induction to cover the basic safety points, policies and expectations of the space. +Inductions should be given on a voluntary basis and could be given by any member who has already been inducted. + +The induction can be found [here](../induction/README.md) + +>- Inductions should ideally be arranged in advance. +>- The keyholder for the session should not be obliged to give an induction. +>- A member may wish to give an induction in order to meet the new member. + +## 6. RFID Key Fobs + +Once the applicant has become a member, an RFID Key Fob (if available) may be registered to the new member. +>- Key fobs are available for a small donation. If the new member has a suitable key fob, this may be used. +>- See the [Access Control] page for more details. \ No newline at end of file