# NEW Teammate Handbook - [Start the Teammate Handbook Here](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-the-teammate-handbook-here.md) - [Introduction to the Teammate Handbook](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-the-teammate-handbook-here/introduction-to-the-teammate-handbook.md) - [Read the Other Handbooks Before Reading the Teammate Handbook](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-the-teammate-handbook-here/read-the-other-handbooks-before-reading-the-teammate-handbook.md) - [Who Should Read the Teammate Handbook?](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-the-teammate-handbook-here/who-should-read-the-teammate-handbook.md) - [What Happened to "Co-Leads" and "Apprentices"?](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-the-teammate-handbook-here/what-happened-to-co-leads-and-apprentices.md): Read about the changes we made in our efforts to build a cross-functional teamwork culture and find out what happened to "co-leads" and "apprentices" titles. - [Contents of the Teammate Handbook](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-the-teammate-handbook-here/contents-of-the-teammate-handbook.md) - [Our Approach to Learning](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-the-teammate-handbook-here/our-approach-to-learning.md): Tech Fleet's approach to learning is based on Agile coaching principles. Teammates experience the rigors and challenges of self-organized teamwork as servant leaders to each other. Learn more below. - [Types of Teamwork in the Community](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-the-teammate-handbook-here/types-of-teamwork-in-the-community.md) - [The Process of Becoming a Teammate](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-the-teammate-handbook-here/the-process-of-becoming-a-teammate.md) - [Teammate FAQ](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/teammate-faq.md): Here are some frequently asked questions about teamwork in our community. - [Expectations for Teammates](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates.md) - [Training Versus Volunteering](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/training-versus-volunteering.md): Learn about how Tech Fleet defines its apprenticeship training below. - [Do These Things Before you Join Teams](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/do-these-things-before-you-join-teams.md) - [Code of Conduct for Teammates](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/code-of-conduct-for-teammates.md) - [What Does It Mean to Be a Cross-Functional Teammate?](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-cross-functional-teammate.md) - [Commitment vs. Job Function vs. People on Teams](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/commitment-vs.-job-function-vs.-people-on-teams.md): A duty is a chunk of responsibilities. One person can play many duties under a single function. Agile teams get together to build agreement of what duties people will carry out on each team. - [Sharing Leadership with Teammates](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/sharing-leadership-with-teammates.md) - [Case Study Creation for Teammates](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/case-study-creation-for-teammates.md) - [Resolving Conflict as a Teammate](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/resolving-conflict-as-a-teammate.md) - [Working with Different Working Styles](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/working-with-different-working-styles.md) - [Building your Personal Growth Roadmap](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/building-your-personal-growth-roadmap.md) - [UX Research Ethics](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/ux-research-ethics.md): This page outlines our policies for general project work. - [Tech Fleet Figma Educational Account for Teammates](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/tech-fleet-figma-educational-account-for-teammates.md) - [Tips for Teammates](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/expectations-for-teammates/tips-for-teammates.md): Here are the principles that our community members have provided those who want to be teammates. - [Project Training Teams](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams.md) - [Life as a Project Training Teammate](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/life-as-a-project-training-teammate.md) - [Basics of Project Training in Our Organization](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/basics-of-project-training-in-our-organization.md) - [Team Structure on Tech Fleet Project Training](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/team-structure-on-tech-fleet-project-training.md): Learn all about how we structure team training in Tech Fleet. - [Supported Team Functions in Project Training](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/supported-team-functions-in-project-training.md): Here are details about the different functions on Tech Fleet cross-functional teams. - [Product Strategy Function](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/supported-team-functions-in-project-training/product-strategy-function.md): Learn all about the Product Strategy function in Tech Fleet project training. - [Project Management Function](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/supported-team-functions-in-project-training/project-management-function.md): The project manager facilitates the progress and success of the project across all teams. - [User Experience Functions](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/supported-team-functions-in-project-training/user-experience-functions.md) - [UX Design Function](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/supported-team-functions-in-project-training/user-experience-functions/ux-design-function.md): The UX designer architects user experiences for products and services. - [UX Research Function](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/supported-team-functions-in-project-training/user-experience-functions/ux-research-function.md): The user researcher helps explore user and business problems to innovate with user-centered design processes. - [UX Writing Function](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/supported-team-functions-in-project-training/user-experience-functions/ux-writing-function.md): The UX writer crafts the perfect, most user-friendly message based on what users need in products and services. - [Development Function](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/supported-team-functions-in-project-training/development-function.md): The developer is the technical guru who codes and helps make the deigned experience a reality. - [Solutions Architecture Function](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/supported-team-functions-in-project-training/solutions-architecture-function.md): The Solution Architect is the engineering guru who designs and plans the technical side of products and services. - [Applying to Tech Fleet Project Training](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training.md) - [How Tech Fleet Project Applications Work](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/how-tech-fleet-project-applications-work.md): This page describes how Tech Fleet project team training applications work. - [Steps to Apply to Project Training](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/steps-to-apply-to-project-training.md): Here are the steps to take to apply to Tech Fleet project training - [Application Requirements](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/application-requirements.md) - [Project Timelines and Application Process](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/project-timelines-and-application-process.md): This page outlines the process for starting projects in Tech Fleet. - [Application Questions](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/application-questions.md): These are the questions that Tech Fleet currently asks when applying to project training. - [Tech Fleet General Application Questions](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/application-questions/tech-fleet-general-application-questions.md): These are the questions that we ask you on the General Application. - [Tech Fleet Project Phase Application Questions](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/application-questions/tech-fleet-project-phase-application-questions.md): These are the questions that we ask you on the Project Phase Application. - [Interview Guide for Tech Fleet Project Training](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/interview-guide-for-tech-fleet-project-training.md): This page shows details about what project coordinators and co-leads look for in team mates. - [Key Traits We Look For in Team Mates](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/interview-guide-for-tech-fleet-project-training/key-traits-we-look-for-in-team-mates.md): Here are the key traits we look for in team mates before selecting them on project training. This applies to co-leads and apprentices - [Teammate Interview Guide for Project Coordinators](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/interview-guide-for-tech-fleet-project-training/teammate-interview-guide-for-project-coordinators.md): Here's a full interview guide for project coordinators to interview co-leads. If you are applying as a co-lead, you can use this as a guideline to prepare for your interview. - [Email Templates for Communicating to Applicants](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/interview-guide-for-tech-fleet-project-training/email-templates-for-communicating-to-applicants.md): Here are some suggested email templates for project coordinators to send to applicants during the project process. - [Updating the General Application](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/updating-the-general-application.md): This page shows you how to update your answers on the Tech Fleet General Application. - [Application Tips](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/application-tips.md) - [See the Latest Project Openings](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/applying-to-tech-fleet-project-training/see-the-latest-project-openings.md) - [Being On Project Training](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training.md) - [Time Commitments as a Project Trainee](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training/time-commitments-as-a-project-trainee.md) - [Attending Meetings and Workshops as a Project Trainee](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training/attending-meetings-and-workshops-as-a-project-trainee.md) - [Communication with Teammates and Clients](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training/communication-with-teammates-and-clients.md) - [Onboarding Project Training Teams with Agile Coaches](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training/onboarding-project-training-teams-with-agile-coaches.md) - [Using Tools as an Apprentice](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training/using-tools-as-an-apprentice.md) - [Working With Nonprofit Clients](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training/working-with-nonprofit-clients.md) - [Leaving your Project Early](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training/leaving-your-project-early.md) - [Organization for Teammates](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training/organization-for-teammates.md) - [Hand-Off and Case Study Creation](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/being-on-project-training/hand-off-and-case-study-creation.md) - [Re-Applying to Project Training](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/project-training-teams/re-applying-to-project-training.md) - [Volunteering Teams](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/volunteering-teams.md) - [Life as a Volunteer Teammate](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/volunteering-teams/life-as-a-volunteer-teammate.md) - [Understanding the Organizational Structure of Our Nonprofit](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/volunteering-teams/understanding-the-organizational-structure-of-our-nonprofit.md): Here's a breakdown of roles and responsibilities we have at an organizational level. - [Types of Volunteer Project Work for Our Community](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/volunteering-teams/types-of-volunteer-project-work-for-our-community.md): Here are the types of volunteer project work that members can get involved in within out community. - [Team Structure on Volunteer Teams](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/volunteering-teams/team-structure-on-volunteer-teams.md) - [Apply to Volunteer Teams](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/volunteering-teams/apply-to-volunteer-teams.md) - [Being On Volunteer Teams](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/volunteering-teams/being-on-volunteer-teams.md) - [Start Joining Teams Today](https://guide.techfleet.org/team-portal/new-teammate-handbook/start-joining-teams-today.md): Get started and make some change! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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