Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the Helper Bees website done?
Yes! Well, software is never done but On November 20, 2019, we sent an email called “Grade Level Communications - 8th Grade: Helper Bees!” to parents of 8th graders at Florida Ruffin Ridley to encourage their 8th graders to volunteer. We also encouraged these parents to hire Helper Bees by donating through the site (other neighbors are welcome to donate as well). We are testing to see if and how parents and kids will respond to Helper Bees!
How does it work?
8th grade student volunteers from Florida Ruffin Ridley in Brookline, Massachusetts list the jobs they will do. Neighbors seeking help choose a job offered by a student. They donate $10. Students and their parents will work with them to get the job done.
Where will my $10 donation go?
Your $10 donation will go toward the Florida Ruffin Ridley 8th grade PTO. The money raised will go toward 8th grade activities like the school play or a Thompson Island trip.
Students are volunteering their time.
What if I have a specific job in mind for a specific Helper Bee?
If you have a specific job in mind, the following steps are recommended:
- Contact 8th graders (directly or through a parent) and tell them to include your specific job under in the description when they sign up.
- Once the job is available, find it and click “Donate”.
Do I have to be in 8th grade at Florida Ruffin Ridley to be a Helper Bee?
Yes, you must be an 8th grader at Florida Ruffin Ridley in Brookline, Massachusetts to be a Helper Bee.
If I’m a student at another school or in another grade, can I still help?
Yes! We need artists to create artwork for this website. Our logo was designed by a 5th grader using Piskel who also created the bee below.
We also have a need for flyers, photographs, and other promotional material to help spread the words about Helper Bees!
Parents should email ccs.helperbees@gmail.com to ask how their child can help.
If you are a student (or adult) who likes programming, please consider contributing to the source code that powers Helper Bees.
How is the Helper Bees website implemented?
Helper Bees runs on GitHub Pages and AWS. Helper Bees is open source and all are welcome to inspect and contribute to the source code.