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docs/intern_chats.md

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+# Outreachy Intern Chats Guide
+
+## Overview
+The Outreachy Intern Chats are designed to introduce interns to open source culture, facilitate communication with mentors, and provide guidance throughout the internship. These chats create a supportive environment where interns can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from the community. They also help interns network, understand open source workflows, and gain career insights.
+
+---
+
+## New Schedule
+
+| Week | Chat Topic | Description |
+|------|------------|-------------|
+| 1 | Intro Chat | Introduce yourself and participate in a Q&A session to get familiar with the community. |
+| 3 | Everybody Struggles | Normalize challenges and encourage interns to ask for help when stuck. |
+| 5 | Career Chat | Discuss different careers in open source and understand how networking plays a role in job opportunities. |
+| 7 | Networking | Learn how to conduct informal chats, address worries and fears about networking, and practice communication. |
+| 9 | Conferences | Explore open source events such as meetups, conferences, hackathons, and hackerspaces. Discuss why attending events is valuable. |
+| 11 | Mentorship | Encourage interns to become mentors, share experiences from mentors, and get tips from experienced mentors. |
+| 13 | Wrap Up | Conclude the chat series, reflect on experiences, and provide feedback. |
+
+---
+
+## Objectives
+
+- **Interns:**  
+  - Gain familiarity with open source culture.  
+  - Build confidence in asking questions and seeking help.  
+  - Learn networking skills and career pathways.  
+  - Understand mentorship opportunities and the value of guidance.  
+
+- **Mentors:**  
+  - Share knowledge and experience with interns.  
+  - Guide interns through challenges and open source workflows.  
+  - Encourage interns to participate actively and grow as contributors.  
+  - Reflect on their mentorship approach to improve future interactions.  
+
+---
+
+## Participation Tips
+
+- **Joining Chats:**  
+  - Check the scheduled time and platform (Matrix/IRC/Slack/Discord).  
+  - Ensure you have access to the chat platform and your account is ready.  
+
+- **Etiquette:**  
+  - Be respectful and patient with all participants.  
+  - Listen actively and allow others to share their thoughts.  
+  - Keep discussions relevant to the topic of the week.  
+
+- **Expectations:**  
+  - Interns are encouraged to ask questions and participate.  
+  - Mentors should provide guidance and share experiences.  
+  - Everyone should collaborate to create a welcoming and supportive environment.  
+
+---
+
+> **Note:** The chat schedule may be updated if needed. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback to improve future sessions.

docs/internships-tips.md

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+## Internship Tips
+
+### Internet in Developing Countries
+
+Mentors need to be prepared to work with interns who have internet issues. Outreachy interns in India, countries in Africa, and other developing nations often have slower internet or pay for the amount of data they use.
+
+Tips for mentors:
+- Assume the intern is using mobile data for their internet.
+- Assume the internet plan requires the intern to pay for the amount of data used.
+- Ask the intern whether they prefer video calls, phone calls, or text chat.
+- Avoid asking the intern to download large amounts of data or install tools multiple times.
+- Be prepared for internet outages; help the intern prepare to work offline.
+- Be flexible and modify project plans if needed.
+- Extensions are not necessary for a few missed days, but required if offline for a week or more.

home/templates/home/docs/applicant_guide.html

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 <a href='#legal-names'>Legal names in Outreachy</a><br>
 <a href="#application-prep">Preparing for the contribution period</a><br>
 <a href="#find-mentor">Finding a Mentor and an Internship Project</a><br>
+{% include 'home/snippet/mentor_time_commitments.html' %}
 <a href="#make-contributions">Making Contributions</a><br>
 <a href='#generative-ai'>Policy on AI generated contributions</a><br>
 <a href="#contribution-evaluation">How are contributions evaluated?</a></br>

home/templates/home/docs/internship_guide.html

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 	<li>Guidance to interns about time management</li>
 </ul>
 
+{% include 'home/snippet/mentor_time_commitments.html' %}
+
 <p>If your mentor is not meeting the above expectations, please <a href="{% url 'contact-organizers' %}">contact the Outreachy organizers</a>.</p>
 
 <p>Outreachy mentors are focused on helping interns complete their project. Some mentors provide career advice or help connecting to the larger open source community, but it is not required for mentors to do so. Please see the career development section below.</p>
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 <p>Outreachy mentors are also encouraged to share how they became a mentor. There are many ways to provide mentorship, and becoming a mentor can seem intimidating. How did you start helping other people out? What are simple ways your intern can help other people?</p>
 
 <p><a href='#toc'><u>↑ table of contents</u></a></p>
+<h2 id="offboarding-tips">After Your Internship: Off-boarding Tips</h2>
+<p>As your Outreachy internship ends, here are some tips to help you transition smoothly:</p>
+
+<ul>
+  <li>Document your work</li>
+  <li>Ask for resume feedback</li>
+  <li>Stay connected to the community</li>
+  <li>Request recommendation (if mentor agrees)</li>
+  <li>Update your portfolio</li>
+  <li>Apply for jobs using your Outreachy experience</li>
+  <li>Join Outreachy alumni groups</li>
+</ul>
+
 <hr>
 {% endblock %}

home/templates/home/snippet/mentor_time_commitments.html

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+<div class="mentor-time-commitments">
+  <h3 id="mentor-time-commitments">Mentor Time Commitments</h3>
+  <p>Outreachy mentors are unpaid volunteers who help applicants and interns. Here’s what to expect:</p>
+  <ul>
+    <li>Mentors typically volunteer 5 to 10 hours per week during the <b>contribution period</b>. These hours are split among all applicants to their project.</li>
+    <li>During the <b>internship period</b>, mentors are required to volunteer at least 5 hours per week. This includes time communicating with interns, reviewing contributions, and other mentoring activities.</li>
+    <li>Mentors are not paid staff of Outreachy or Outreachy’s fiscal sponsor (Software Freedom Conservancy).</li>
+    <li>Most mentors volunteer their time on evenings or weekends, though some may be paid for open source work.</li>
+    <li>Mentors may post their <b>office hours</b> in the project description, so check the project page for availability.</li>
+  </ul>
+</div>