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We have changed The Grapevine web address to make it easier to type and understand.

The Grapevine is now here: www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine

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If you’ve enjoyed using The Grapevine thus far, why not think about becoming a moderator? It’s easy, fun and a great way to get involved. You don’t need any special qualifications, though it would help if you have a good grasp of the English language and a sense of humour! Almost anyone can join our team of already great moderators – all you need to do is contact us.

Being a moderator is about helping to keep the Grapevine in tiptop shape. It involves coming up with topics of conversation that will help keep the chat moving along at a constant pace, ideally you should be visiting The Grapevine at least once a week (but preferably much more often!). At the moment, we are only looking for regular Grapevine users to become moderators.

Being a moderator is much more than being a "hall monitor." Moderators are active members of The Grapevine community who are devoted to maintaining a safe, fair and fun space for everyone. You would also welcome new members and help them feel at ease. We want your help to be able to continue providing the excellent service that you currently find in The Grapevine.

Main tasks as a Grapevine Moderator:

Checking The Grapevine as often as possible, responding to messages and adding new messages and topics

Welcoming new users in the Introductions topic

Generating conversations between users and keeping conversations flowing

Ensuring posted messages do not breach the Terms and Conditions (e.g. by using offensive language) and taking appropriate action if such messages are posted

Suggesting improvements and providing feedback to improve The Grapevine

Besides putting you in charge and giving you a larger say in The Grapevine, being a moderator gives you the opportunity to make new friends and share your knowledge about a variety of subjects with the rest of the world. If this sounds appealing to you, simply contact us and we will send you more information about becoming a moderator. It’s that simple! If you decide later on that being a moderator is not for you, we will change you back into an ordinary user again.

1.   Ask Councillor Sprason about Adult Social Care (Ask Councillor Sprason about Adult Social Care)
  
2.   Hobbies - Gardening (General Chat)
  
3.   Jokes (General Chat)
  
4.   Poetry (Arts, Entertainment and Leisure)
  
5.   Leicestershire Carer's Strategy Launched (Caring for Others)
  
6.   Buying an electric scooter (Living with a disability)
  
7.   Project helps adults with learning difficulties find work (Learning Disability)
  
8.   New Eco-town for South East Leicestershire (Housing and the Environment)
  
9.   Keep your Anti Virus up-to-date! (Computing, the Internet and Technology)
  
10. Windows Keyboard Shortcuts (Computing, the Internet and Technology)

Phone: 0116 305 7538 Fax: 0116 305 8179
Email: grapevine@leics.gov.uk
Website: www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine
Address: CareOnLine, Room 317, County Hall, Leicester, LE3 8RL.

The aims of CareOnLine and the Grapevine are to reduce isolation and improve the quality of life among Older People, Disabled People and their Carers. The service provides help with access to computers and the Internet, training, technical support and a purpose-built website.

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