How are new volunteers "processed" these days?

[Jordan K. Hubbard]

Hi guys (core?),

After seeing 2 people volunteer their services as MacPorts committers  
recently, it occurred to me to wonder just how these sorts of ad-hoc,  
informal "how can I help?" messages are being acted on.  If someone  
from project management has already quietly followed up to those folks  
off-list, with encouraging words and the usual array of necessary  
questions, then I apologize in advance for even implying that the team  
is anything but totally on top of this important function!

Thanks,

- Jordan