Quality guide
Make it easy for someone to say yes.
A little context helps your community understand what you need, what you can offer and what happens next.
For a useful post
Say what, who and when.
- Start with the ask
- Put the request or offer in the first sentence. Use everyday words and explain any local terms.
- Add enough context
- Say who the work is for, what a helpful response looks like and any relevant location or language.
- Be specific about time
- Include dates, expected hours and whether the work is paid, voluntary or still being scoped.
- Protect people’s information
- Do not post someone else’s phone number, email or personal story without their permission.
For an opportunity
Set fair expectations.
- Describe the work honestly
- List responsibilities, experience needed, support offered and how someone can ask questions.
- Be clear about the arrangement
- State pay or expenses, time commitment, location and any eligibility requirements up front.
- Welcome different paths
- Where practical, describe transferable skills and offer an accessible way to apply.
- Close the loop
- Update the post when the need is met and let interested people know what to expect next.