Editing Buddy Club (section)

=== Buddy ===
A Buddy is an experienced Signaleer who partners for '''one month''' with a New Member and provides general guidance to the New Member.

Every New Member Buddy request is posted by the [[#Club_Officers|Assistant Manager for Matchmaking]] in our <code>#buddy-club</code> Discord channel, and a Buddy is free to accept or reject it.  Once the assignment is accepted, the Buddy contacts the New Member and introduces themselves. An assignment is limited to one month during which the Buddy should make themselves available during their chosen activity hours for communication with the New Member. The Buddy is expected to answer questions and provide advice on Signal Cartel corporate matters and, depending on experience, on EVE Online gameplay. If the requested information is available in Signal Cartel's online resources, like this wiki or on the forums, then the Buddy may provide relevant references.

It is understood that Buddies may not be available at designated time slots due to real life matters. As usual, such matters are given priority over any in-game commitments. Buddies are expected to inform the [[#Club_Officers|Manager]] and their assigned New Members of any unavailability, except in emergency situations.

Buddies are also highly encouraged to actively participate in our Discord channel <code>#buddy-club</code>, which aims to provide updates, coordinated support, and encouragement for all Buddies.

==== What Are the Requirements to Become a Buddy? ====
* [[Policy:Corp_Admin_Info_and_Policies#Member_Levels:_C1.2FC2_Titles|C2 membership level]]
* Six months in Signal Cartel (cumulative)
* A willingness to help our New Members 
* A positive attitude doesn't hurt either.

==== How Do I Become a Buddy? ====
# Meet (or exceed) the requirements noted above.
# Contact the Club's [[#Club_Officers|Manager]] either through Discord or EVEmail.  This is currently [https://evewho.com/character/2115100793 Drer Aideron].  
# A sign up sheet will then be sent via Discord to the prospective Buddy requesting the following information:
#* Days of the week and hours in the day when they are available for communication with New Members.
#* Time zone.
#* Spoken languages.
#* Maximal number of New Members they can support at a time.
# Still not convinced? Then watch [https://forums.eve-scout.com/topic/9530/teeny-weeny-problem this].