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Guide to Virtual Volunteerism, Simple Unique Way to Give Back
Interviews, Research and Personal Experience in Online Volunteer Work
There are numerous ways to give back to your own community or to any person, group, or organization. One unique way to give back is to participate in virtual volunteerism. Virtual volunteerism is any type of volunteer work that can be done via the web - virtually. Whether your interest in virtual volunteerism is due to the inability to participate in other ways or you are just interested in a simple and unique way to give back, there's something for you. Read on to find out about some of the types of virtual volunteer work available, benefits of virtual volunteerism, as well as how to find opportunities and get started. The following contains information from research, personal experience as a volunteer AC Community Guide, and interviews with AC Community Manager Brenna Boyce and volunteer AC Community Guide R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen.
What Types of Virtual Volunteerism Positions are Available?
The type of volunteer work needed at any given time can vary. Just like any other volunteer position, it depends on the needs of the individual company or organization. Some virtual volunteerism opportunities I've come across during research include marketing, web design, community liaison, fundraising coordinator, web content writer, editor, grant writer, mentor, online researcher, client support technician, prayer volunteer, technical support agent, social media intern, project manager, and more.
An interesting volunteer position that I participate in at the time of this writeup allows me to assist fellow writers and other content creators (called Contributors) at AssociatedContent.com. The program I participate in is called the Community Guide (CG) program. What myself and fellow CG's do is assist new Contributors, as well as any others that may need guidance. We answer questions about the site, point people to resources, give writing advice, and more. Basically, we are here to help guide others in and around the AC community.
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Thanks Loki. So glad to hear that we've been helpful. :-)
wow, very interesting topic! (= You and Rose have both been very helpful to me!
Tammy, you can contact any CG whenever you need help with anything. Anyone can. I'll be glad to help - sending you a message now. :-)
Hi Lyn!
This was indeed a helpful article for me. One question I have is, was I assigned a CG when I signed on with AC? If I was, how do I find out who the person is? I would like for someone to go through my articles and give me some tips and pointers because AC is the first online writing venue I've tried. I have to say that I LOVE AC! I love writing and putting out information that other people are searching for answers about!
Thank you for your time!
Very Respectfully,
Tammy
I've been thinking about volunteering online for awhile, this article definitely gave the me the nudge to go and do it. Thank you!
An eye opening article, Lyn. Bravo.
Great information!
Virtual volunteerism is a a unique topic. Awesome job.
Awww, thanks so much everyone! Helping fellow writers and friends succeed means so much to me. I agree with R. Elizabeth that everyone should find at least one volunteer task they can participate in. It doesn't need to be what we do here at AC, but even one simple thing can make all the difference in someone else's life. :-)
Thank you for sharing information on how to volunteer via the web and for allowing me to participate. I cannot express how much being a community guide and how much my other volunteer work has enriched my life. I have learned more and I have learned that helping someone else succeed is the best form of payment. There are dozens of web-based volunteer opportunities available and I challenge everyone to at least look at what is available and try to complete just one volunteer task. We can all make this world a better place, one at a time.
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