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Apply for the Soapdom Fan Leadership Program

Soapdom “Lead the Fans” Volunteer Leadership Application

Please print out this page by clicking the PDF icon above, then print from your computer. Complete the information below, scan and email to editors @ www.soapdom.com or and send via snail mail or fax to the following address:

“Lead the Fans”
Soapdom, Inc.
2801 Ocean Park Blvd.
Suite 243
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Phone & Fax: 310 836-8649
Please phone before faxing! Thank you.

Soapdom will keep all information supplied confidential to the extent possible. Application for volunteer participation in Soapdom's Lead the Fans program implies permission is granted to research your past and recent Soapdom online account history, and previous or current on or off-line volunteer or employment information. In addition, if you are accepted to participate as a volunteer in the Soapdom “Lead the Fans” leadership program, you will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement regarding your responsibilities concerning confidential information.

PLEASE TYPE or PRINT CLEARLY

Volunteer Position (check one)

Show Coordinator____________
Chat Room Host______________
Message Board Moderator ______
Social Networker __________
Recap Writer_________
Column Writer________
Soap Snoop__________

Area or Forum: (the name of your show of choice)
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Your name: _____________________________________________________
Primary Soapdom User Name: _______________________________________
(This is the first screen name created on your Soadom registration, and the name you must be using to apply.) Such as Linda Marshall-Smith’s primary Soapdom screenname is "QueenRuler.")

Primary email: ___________________________
(This is the email account you used when you registered at Soapdom with your primary Soapdom screen name.)

Has this Soapdom registration been active for at least three consecutive months? (YES/NO)

Have you ever been notified in writing via email for violating Soapdom's Message Board Rules & Regulations? (YES/NO)

If yes, please explain._________________________________________________
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Has this Soapdom registration ever been registered as a Volunteer account? (YES/NO)

Are you at least 18 years of age? (YES/NO)

Occupation: _________________________________________________________

Where did you hear about Soapdom? _____________________________________

Where did you hear about our Lead the Fans opportunities? ____________________

What attracted you to Soapdom in the first place? ____________________________

Choose 1:

Why do you want to be considered to coordinate the (fill in name of soap ___________________) show section at Soapdom?

Why do you want to be considered for the (fill in name of soap_________________) Message Board Moderator position?
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Why do you want to be considered for the (fill in name of soap_________________)
Chat Host Lead the Fans position?
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OR

Why do you feel you can market Soapdom’s features and content as a Social Networker?
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Why do you feel you can write fun, succinct daily soap recaps?
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Why do you feel you can seek out and contribute breaking soaps buzz and news and present it in a fun, upbeat and positive way?
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Next, please tell us --

What will you be able to contribute to the SOAPDOM Fan Leaders program?
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Do you have a home page on the internet? If yes, please provide URL(s) (not hyperlink): __________________________________________________________

When are you available to volunteer? (Please check all that apply.)

( ) weekdays
( ) weekends

( ) Anytime between 8am to noon ET
( ) Anytime between noon to 4pm ET
( ) Anytime between 4pm to 8pm ET
( ) Anytime between 8pm to midnight ET
( ) Anytime between midnight to 8am ET

If you are applying for a Show Coordinator, Recap Writer or Soap Snoop position, will you also be available to discuss the day’s episode on the Soapdom message boards and in your Blog on a regular basis? (YES/NO)

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ESSAY Section A: Please answer the following questions using a *minimum of 150 words.* Feel free to elaborate. Please be sure to use proper punctuation and grammar.

1. Please tell us of your favorite place to "hang out" or visit online, how you found it, what you like about it, etc. Use an additional sheet if necessary.
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2. Please tell us how you first learned about www.Soapdom.com and your feelings/thoughts when you first started posting and began making friends. Use an additional sheet if necessary.
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ESSAY Section B: Please answer the following:

Based on the Fan Leader position you are applying for, tell us how you would handle a a)disruptive poster, b) a disruptive chatter, or c) an off-site flamer, d) a missed episode of the show you’re recapping, e) a vicious rumor? f) sharing breaking news or the latest in-depth Inside the Bubble interview? Use an additional sheet if necessary.
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Previous Experience:

Are you presently a Community Leader or Volunteer on any other site or commercial internet service? (YES/NO)

Are you currently an Examiner? (YES/NO)

If yes, list *all* current position(s) using the following format for each position (we will contact them directly):

Website or Forum URL or Examiner Title: ____________________________________
The real name of the person(s) you report to: _________________________________
Your Online Coordinator(s)’ email address: __________________________________
Start date: ___________________________________________________________

Do you have previous Community Leader or Internet Volunteer experience? (YES/NO)
If yes, list *all* previous position(s) using the following format for each position (we may contact them directly):

Website or Forum URL or Examiner Title:_____________________________________
The real name of the person(s) you report to: _________________________________
Your Online Coordinator's email address: ___________________________________
Start date: ____________________________________________________________
End date: _____________________________________________________________

Other references:

If you have no previous online experience, please provide two off-line work or volunteer references:

Name:_______________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
Phone:_______________________________________________________________
Your responsibilities at this company:_______________________________________
Number of years?_____________________Are you still working here?____________
Reason for leaving?_____________________________________________________

Please type or print your Soapdom user name and today's date below and sign to acknowledge the following statement:

I hereby attest that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading information or omission of past and/or present Community Leader or Volunteer experience may be cause for disqualification from participation in the Soapdom “Lead the Fans” Leadership Volunteer program.

SCREEN NAME: _______________________________________________________
TODAY'S DATE: _______________________________________________________
ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP:_____________________________________________________
DAY PHONE:_________________________________________________________
EVENING PHONE: ____________________________________________________
FAX:_________________________________________________________
EMAIL:_______________________________________________________

Signature:___________________________________________________

Participation in www.Soapdom.com’s Fan Leader Program is limited to registered community members 18 years of age or older with accounts in good standing. Soapdom reserves the right to turn down an application at our discretion. If you are accepted as Soapdom Fan Leader, you will receive an all access all the time subscription to www.Soapdom.com, including your very own Blog at Soapdom, plus a limited edition www.Soapdom.com T-shirt. Depending upon the position, you may also receive a www.Soapdom.com email address.

Thank you and good luck! We will contact you if we have an available position that meets your preferences and qualifications.