Appendix C: Aperture Viewer ‐ Team Application Form (Template) - ApertureViewer/Aperture-Opertations-Manual GitHub Wiki

Aperture Viewer - Team Application Form

Thank you for your interest in joining the Aperture Viewer team! We are a passionate, volunteer-driven project dedicated to pushing the boundaries of visual creation in Second Life and OpenSim, all while fostering a kind, inclusive, and positive community.

Please complete this form to the best of your ability. Your answers will help us understand your skills, your alignment with our project's values, and how you might contribute. All information provided will be treated confidentially within the Aperture Viewer leadership team.

Personal Information (Public Identifiers):

  • Preferred Name / Alias (for project use):
    • This is the name you'd like to be primarily known by within the team and potentially in public credits.
  • Primary In-World Avatar Name (e.g., Second Life):
  • Discord Username (e.g., yourname#1234):
  • GitHub Username (if applicable, especially for developer/QA/doc roles):
  • Email Address (for project communication):

About You & Your Interest in Aperture Viewer:

  • What role(s) are you interested in, or how do you envision contributing to Aperture Viewer? (e.g., QA Testing, Social Media Support, Documentation Writing, Translation, Code Development - please specify area if development)
  • Why are you interested in joining the Aperture Viewer team? What motivates you to contribute to this specific project?
  • Please briefly describe your experience with Second Life, OpenSimulator, or other virtual worlds. How long have you been a user? What are your primary activities or interests in these environments?
  • Are you familiar with Aperture Viewer? If so, what are your impressions of the viewer and its goals?
  • Aperture Viewer's ethos is "Nothing Is Not Possible," and our Community Values emphasize kindness, understanding, and shared growth. How do these principles resonate with you personally?

Skills & Experience (Relevant to your area of interest):

  • Please describe any skills or experience you have that would be relevant to the role(s) or contribution area(s) you are interested in. (e.g., software testing experience, social media management, technical writing, translation languages/fluency, C++/GLSL programming, UI design, community moderation, etc.)
  • Are you familiar with tools like Discord and GitHub? Please describe your comfort level.
  • (Optional) Do you have any examples of previous work or contributions (in any field, not necessarily software) that you feel demonstrate your skills or commitment? (You can provide links or describe them).

Availability & Commitments (Understanding this is a Volunteer Project):

  • Aperture Viewer is a volunteer-driven project. Approximately how much time per week do you realistically think you might be able to dedicate to contributing? (There's no wrong answer; we appreciate any level of contribution our volunteers can offer).
  • Do you have any other significant volunteer commitments or activities that might impact your availability?

Confirmation:

  • Have you read and do you understand the core principles of Aperture Viewer (Mission, Vision, Ethos, Community Values) as outlined on our GitHub README or Wiki? (Yes/No)
  • Are you willing to adhere to the Aperture Viewer Code of Conduct and other project policies if you become a team member? (Yes/No)

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application! We appreciate your interest in Aperture Viewer. We will review your application and be in touch.