Using online volunteering
Jan 21, 2015
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Using online volunteers is an effective means to increase resources and provide additional visibility for your projects. There are a number of organizations that provide a connection point for organizations and volunteers. Some are international, while others are primarily country specific. Here are some examples of the organizations and their work.
UN Online Volunteering
http://onlinevolunteering.org/
VolunteerMatch
http://www.volunteermatch.org/opportunities/virtual.jsp
UNV honours Online Volunteering Teams of the Year 2007 - highlights 10 great programs coordinated through Online Volunteering
http://onlinevolunteering.org/news/news_article.php?art_id=1533
H.E.L.P. India “Human Education and Liberation for Poor” - an example of one of the groups listing volunteer opportunities at Online Volunteering
http://www.helpkidsindia.org/old_site/index.php
VolunteerMatch Virtual Volunteering - showcases opportunities for volunteering using a computer, Internet connection, phone, and/or fax.
http://www.volunteermatch.org/opportunities/virtual.jsp