The document Guideline Onboarding – GREENGAGE provides a framework for the recruitment and onboarding of participants into GREENGAGE observatories. It emphasizes the importance of onboarding as a process rather than a one-time activity, highlighting the ethical and co-creation aspects of engaging citizens, especially those from marginalized groups. Onboarding is seen as a way to introduce participants to the observatory’s objectives and roles while ensuring that barriers to participation are minimized and motivations are understood. Key strategies include understanding participants’ skills, interests, and time availability to match them with appropriate roles within the observatory, whether as core team members or citizen observers.
The document also offers practical steps for recruiting participants, detailing various methods such as open calls, word-of-mouth, and community events. Ethical considerations are emphasized throughout, focusing on non-discrimination, data privacy, and the need for transparency in recruitment. Special attention is given to engaging marginalized groups by tailoring messages and creating inclusive strategies that address their needs and challenges. Onboarding is described as an ongoing process, requiring continuous engagement and adaptation to ensure long-term participation and successful collaboration in citizen science initiatives.
