Add IRC volunteer info

2 files changed, 55 insertions, 7 deletions

diff --git a/2022/volunteer/checkin.md b/2022/volunteer/checkin.md
index 15abf66e..9443ec73 100644
--- a/2022/volunteer/checkin.md
+++ b/2022/volunteer/checkin.md
@@ -11,7 +11,10 @@ Perks:
 
 - You get to chat a little with speakers and help them feel at ease
 
-# Materials:
+# Preparation
+
+You'll need an account on bbb.emacsverse.org, and we'll set you up
+with moderator access on the relevant BBB rooms.
 
 We'll share a list of talks for your shift with:
 
@@ -26,8 +29,6 @@ We'll share a list of talks for your shift with:
 - email address
 - emergency contact information
 
-We'll also give you moderator access on the relevant BBB rooms.
-
 # Process
 
 ## Looking for speakers
@@ -85,7 +86,7 @@ Let the speaker know how many minutes before their Q&A starts. They
 can take a break before then. Many speakers choose to watch other
 talks before theirs.
 
-# Heads-up before the Q&A starts
+## Heads-up before the Q&A starts
 
 Check in on the speaker about five minutes before their Q&A session
 starts to give them a heads-up. Ask them to close any other tabs that
@@ -98,19 +99,18 @@ the **Start recording** button at the top.
 
 In between checking in people, feel free to enjoy the conference!
 
-# What if a live Q&A session is starting within 30 minutes and the speaker hasn't shown up yet?
+## What if a live Q&A session is starting within 30 minutes and the speaker hasn't shown up yet?
 
 Let us know on `#emacsconf-org`. You or another organizer can contact
 them using their emergency contact info. If you prefer to not use your
 phone, you can ask one of the organizers in #emacsconf-org and we'll
 call the speaker for you.
 
-# After the Q&A wraps up
+## After the Q&A wraps up
 
 If you notice that the Q&A in a room is all done, you can thank the
 speaker and click on **Stop recording** in the top middle.
 
-----
 [[Check out other ways to volunteer|2022/volunteer]]
 
 [[!taglink CategoryVolunteer]]
diff --git a/2022/volunteer/irc.md b/2022/volunteer/irc.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..32fd0571
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+++ b/2022/volunteer/irc.md
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+[[!meta title="IRC volunteer"]]
+
+# Responsibilities
+
+- Keep an eye on the IRC channel for your track and copy questions to
+  the relevant Etherpad so that hosts and speakers can easily find
+  them.
+- (optional) Answer conference-related questions
+- (optional) Announce talks and Q&A sessions.
+
+# Preparation
+
+If you'd like to announce talks and Q&A sessions, we can share a pad
+with announcements that you can copy and paste.
+
+If you would like to help set the channel topic or moderate the
+channel, please ask one of the main organizers (bandali, zaeph, or
+sachac) to add you as a channel operator.
+
+# Process
+
+## Copying questions
+
+Open `#emacsconf-gen` and/or `#emacsconf-dev` depending on your shift
+and your ability to keep track of multiple things at the same time.
+
+In another window, open the Etherpad for the relevant talk(s). You can
+find pad URLs on the talk page or in the talk announcement that is
+also posted on IRC.
+
+When you notice a question posted in IRC, reply to the person and say
+that you'll copy the question into the relevant pad. If you're using
+ERC or another programmable IRC client, you may want to make a command
+that simplifies that process.
+
+Copy the question to the bottom of the question list of the relevant
+pad and add the person's nick after it in parentheses. Please keep it
+as a top-level item instead of nesting it under something else. You
+can reword the question for clarity if needed.
+
+## Announcing talks and Q&A sessions
+
+At the indicated time, paste the announcement into the relevant
+channel. (This might be automated if we get around to it.)
+
+[[Check out other ways to volunteer|2022/volunteer]]
+
+[[!taglink CategoryVolunteer ]]