Volunteer to Help Shape CC’s Global Summit in Mexico City

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You’ve heard the exciting news that the 2023 CC Global Summit will be in Mexico City? Now you have the opportunity to volunteer to join the committees  that will help shape the program and evaluate applications for participant scholarships.

Volunteers are essential to ensure that the CC Summit reflects the rich diversity of people engaged in the open commons movement. Past CC Summit committee members report that volunteering is richly rewarding, energizing their engagement with the commons and expanding their connections in the CC community. We encourage you to get involved to make this Summit shine!

Volunteer for the Program Committee

The Program Committee is responsible for helping to shape the community-driven aspect of the CC Global Summit program. The committee will review responses to the Summit Call for Proposals (CFPs) and work collaboratively to invite those that best fit the Summit program theme, tracks, and schedule.

Application Deadline: 12 February 2023

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Roles

• Committee Members (6-8)
  • Time Commitment: Committee meetings below (approximately 5 hours) PLUS review period (approximately 5–8 hours depending on number of applications)
• Co-Chairs (2)
  • CC Staff Member: Nate Angell
  • CC Community Member: To be selected from community committee members
  • Time Commitment: Same as other committee members PLUS two additional 1-hour preparation meetings with CC staff (likely in mid-February and early May)

Meetings & Key Dates (tentative)

DateTimeActivity22 FebruaryTo be arrangedMEETING: Welcome and program overview8 MarchTo be arrangedMEETING: CFP application form review16 March–20 AprilApplications open21 MarchTo be arrangedMEETING: Overview of review process and program structure21 April–2 MayCommittee reviews applications4 MayTo be arrangedMEETING: Finalize accepted submissions8 MayAcceptance notifications sent10 MayTo be arrangedMEETING: Final meeting15 MayAcceptance confirmations due

Volunteer for the Scholarship Evaluation Committee

CC funds dozens of people to attend the CC Global Summit to support diverse participation. This committee of volunteers is responsible for reviewing the applications for CC’s Global Summit Scholarship Fund.

Application Deadline: 12 February 2023

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Roles

• Committee Members (~6)
  • Time Commitment: Committee meetings below (approximately 4 hours) PLUS review period (approximately 6–8 hours depending on number of applications)
• Co-chairs (2)
  • CC Staff Member: Mari Moreshed
  • CC Community Member: To be selected from community committee members

Meetings & Key Dates (tentative)

DateTimeActivity23 FebruaryTo be arrangedMEETING: Welcome and overview9 March–12 AprilApplications open6 AprilTo be arrangedMEETING: Review process overview15–24 AprilCommittee reviews applications27 AprilTo be arrangedMEETING: Finalize decisions2 MayAcceptance notifications sent8 MayAcceptance confirmations due

Need help?

For questions about committee application, please visit the Global Summit website or reach out to us at summit@creativecommons.org.

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