Virtual volunteering
How to find work
If you are interested in volunteering online, the first thing to do is check out Net Aid. This New York-based organisation connects volunteers to poverty-fighting organisations around the world via the Internet. It provides hundreds of opportunities to do volunteer research, writing, programming, networking and other activities without leaving home. The website is packed full of great information about how you can help online, as well as case studies, news and links to online campaigns and other organisations. Which websites to use
The American website Volunteer Match (click on 'Virtual') has hundreds of virtual volunteering opportunities.
You can also try Volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA), which aims to empower those in developing countries through helping them with technological assistance.
The UK project IT4 recruits IT experts to volunteer their skills for charities and community groups.
YouthOrgUK is a virtual community for young people and professionals using the Internet for learning. The virtual community and website are managed, developed and published by volunteers.
Time Bank may also be able to find you online opportunities.
Global Ideas Bank provides many links for other online opportunities, including details of online campaigns and charities where you can just click on the website to make a donation
From the book The Virgin Guide to Volunteering by Rebecca Hardy, available from Virgin Books priced £12.99
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Created: 09/06/2004 Updated: 16/06/2004
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