Communication Policy

This policy applies to all Makerspace volunteers, regardless of their role within the space.

Overview

In the interest of workplace relations, and communication, the following policy governs communication between all volunteers of Makerspace Adelaide. This policy is in place to help eliminate conflict in regards to changes or improvements made to the space.

Internal Communication

As a volunteer-run business, communication is key to our operations. Communication between the Operations Team and the core volunteer group utilises a variety of mediums including, but not limited to: Email, social media, Microsoft Teams and more.

The Operations Team has a duty to general volunteers to keep them informed of activities and changes in the space that directly impact them. This can include things like: Changes to payment or paperwork procedures, changes to infrastructure within the space, upcoming events, and more.

General volunteers have a duty to others, and the Operations Team to keep track of activities and changes they see within the space. They must also inform the Operations Team of any concerns or issues they see arising in the space.

“There’s no such thing as ‘too much communication’”

External communication

Makerspace Adelaide communicates externally with members, casual users and the public via mediums including, but not limited to: Social media, email, telephone and more.

This communication includes items such as bookings, events, changes to the space, collection of property, donation coordination etc.