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About Spring Bulletin Board

Spring Bulletin Board is an invite-only platform designed for community members to connect, share services, and post jobs within the community. It provides a safe and moderated environment where members can find opportunities to serve and be served.

This platform is maintained by site administrators and is exclusively for members of the community. All content is moderated to ensure it aligns with our community standards.

Platform Purpose

Spring Bulletin Board was created to strengthen our community by:

  • Providing a platform for members to share their talents and skills
  • Creating opportunities for youth to develop work experience
  • Helping members find services within the trusted community
  • Supporting small businesses run by community members
  • Connecting those in need with those who can help

Our goal is to foster a spirit of service and mutual support among all community members, while providing a safe environment for youth to participate and gain valuable experience.

Invitation System

Spring Bulletin Board is an invite-only platform. New members can only join if they receive an invitation from:

  • Site administrators
  • Other authorized administrators

If you've received an invitation via email, simply follow the link provided and complete the registration process.

If you haven't received an invitation, please contact the site administrators.

Account Types

Adult Accounts

Standard accounts for members 18 years and older. Adult accounts can:

  • Create service listings
  • Post job opportunities (if they have a formal business profile)
  • Express interest in others' listings
  • Create a business profile
  • Access all appropriate content on the platform
  • Contact youth directly through the platform's mediated system

Youth Accounts (Ages 12-17)

Special accounts for young members between 12-17 years old. Youth accounts:

  • Require parental consent to activate
  • Can create service listings appropriate for youth
  • Can express interest in appropriate service or job listings
  • Have additional safety measures and restrictions
  • Keep contact information private from adults
  • Always involve parental notification for communications
  • Automatically upgrade to adult accounts when the member turns 18

Youth Registration Process

Step 1: Youth Invitation Created

An administrator creates an invitation for a youth member, including at least one parent/guardian email address.

Step 2: Parent Consent Request

The parent/guardian receives an email with information about the platform and a link to provide consent for their youth's participation.

Step 3: Youth Registration Invitation

After parental consent is received, the youth receives an invitation email with a registration link.

Step 4: Youth Completes Registration

The youth completes the registration process and their account is activated with all youth-appropriate features.

Business Profiles

Adult users can create a business profile to represent their business on the platform. There are several types of business profiles:

Formal Business

For registered businesses with a formal structure. These businesses can:

  • Post job opportunities
  • Create service listings
  • Display their business name instead of the owner's personal name

Home-based Business

For businesses operated from a residence. These businesses can:

  • Create service listings
  • Provide details about their services and capabilities

Individual Offering

For individuals who want to offer services but don't have a formal business structure. These users can create service listings under their personal profile.

Service Listings

Service listings allow users to offer their skills and services to the community. Both adult and youth users can create service listings.

Adult Service Listings

Adults can create service listings as:

  • Formal businesses
  • Home-based businesses
  • Individual offerings

Adult listings include contact information and can be viewed by all users.

Youth Service Listings

Youth service listings have special protections:

  • Contact information is not publicly displayed
  • Adults can express interest, but cannot directly contact the youth
  • Both the youth and their parent are notified when someone expresses interest
  • The youth's parent can review who is interested before allowing contact

Job Postings

Job postings allow formal businesses to advertise employment opportunities to the community. Only adult users with formal business profiles can create job postings.

Job Posting Features

  • Detailed job descriptions
  • Location information
  • Salary/wage information
  • Required qualifications
  • Application instructions
  • Option to specify job as appropriate for youth

Audience Options

When creating a job posting, businesses can specify whether the job is appropriate for:

  • Adults only
  • Youth only
  • Both adults and youth

Expressing Interest

The platform allows users to express interest in service listings and job postings. This process differs depending on the user types involved.

Adult-to-Adult Interest

When an adult expresses interest in another adult's listing:

  • Contact information is shared directly
  • Both parties receive notification
  • They can communicate directly outside the platform

Adult-to-Youth Interest

When an adult expresses interest in a youth's service listing:

  • The adult's contact information is provided to the youth and their parent
  • The youth's contact information is NOT shared with the adult
  • Both the youth and their parent receive notifications
  • The parent can review the request and decide whether to allow contact

Youth Expressing Interest

When a youth expresses interest in a service or job:

  • The listing owner receives the interest notification
  • The youth's parent is notified about the interest expressed
  • Communication occurs through the platform's protected channels

Content Moderation

All content on Spring Bulletin Board undergoes moderation to ensure it meets our community standards:

AI Moderation First Pass

Initially, all submitted content is automatically reviewed by our AI moderation system:

  • Screens for inappropriate language or content
  • Flags potentially problematic content for human review
  • Helps categorize and tag content appropriately
  • Works in real-time to provide immediate feedback

Human Moderation

After AI moderation, human moderators review content:

  • Review all content flagged by the AI system
  • Provide final approval or rejection decisions
  • Offer feedback to users on rejected content
  • Monitor platform activity for any issues

Content Standards:

  • Appropriate for all ages
  • Respectful and aligned with community values
  • Honest and accurately described
  • Free from inappropriate language or imagery
  • Safe for youth participation

Security & Privacy

Data Encryption

Spring Bulletin Board takes data security seriously:

  • All sensitive personal information is encrypted at rest
  • Personal identifiable information (PII) is encrypted using industry-standard methods
  • Location data is stored with encryption for privacy
  • Communications are secured with encryption in transit
  • Encryption keys are securely managed and regularly rotated

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

For enhanced account security, we offer multiple 2FA methods:

  • Authentication App: Use apps like Google Authenticator or Authy
  • Email Authentication: Receive verification codes via email
  • SMS Authentication: Receive verification codes via text message

We recommend using an authentication app for the highest level of security.

Youth Privacy Protection

Special measures are in place to protect youth users:

  • Contact information is never directly disclosed to adults
  • Parents are always involved in communication approval
  • Additional audit logging for youth-related activities
  • Restricted visibility of certain content

Account Management

Account Statuses

Your account may have one of several statuses:

  • Active: Your account is in good standing
  • Suspended: Temporary restriction due to policy violations or suspicious activity
  • Archived: Account has been deactivated but can be restored
  • Pending: Awaiting completion of registration steps (such as parental consent for youth)

Communication Preferences

You can manage your communication preferences in your profile settings, including enabling or disabling SMS notifications for important updates and interest expressions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this an official Church program?

No. Spring Bulletin Board is privately operated by local administrators. While it was created to serve local communities, it is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Is this a place to ask for help or financial support?

No. Spring Bulletin Board is designed for people to offer services, skills, or job opportunities. It is not a classified board for personal needs or a place to solicit help or donations.

Do I have to offer my services for free?

Not at all. Most service offerings on the platform are paid, whether it's a formal business, a side hustle, or youth looking to earn money. Some members may choose to offer help freely, but compensated services are completely welcome.

How do I join?

Accounts are created by invitation only. To request an invitation, email the site administrator at noreply@springbulletinboard.com. Youth accounts require parental consent.

How are youth accounts protected?

Youth accounts:

  • Must be approved by a parent or guardian
  • Do not display personal contact information
  • Notify both the youth and their parent when someone expresses interest in a listing

This ensures a safe, supervised environment for participation.

Are membership directories used in any way?

No. Spring Bulletin Board does not access or use any external data systems or member directories. All participation is opt-in and initiated through the invitation system.

Contact Information

If you need assistance with your account or have questions about Spring Bulletin Board, please contact the site administrators.

For technical support or to report issues with the platform, you can email noreply@springbulletinboard.com.