Virtual Volunteering

Volunteer Center
of Greater Kalamazoo

Virtual Volunteering

Virtual volunteering is a form of volunteering in which the tasks are completed, in whole or in part, via the Internet and a home or work computer. It is also known as online volunteering, cyber service, telementoring, teletutoring, and various other names. Virtual volunteering allows agencies to expand the benefits of their volunteer programs, by allowing for more volunteers to participate, and by utilizing volunteers in new areas.

Many people actively search for volunteer opportunities they can complete via home or work computers because of time constraints, personal preference, a disability, or a home-based obligation that prevents them from volunteering on-site. Virtual volunteering allows anyone with Internet access to contribute time and expertise to not-for-profit organizations, schools, government offices and other agencies that utilize volunteer services, from his or her home or office. Virtual volunteering is similar to telecommuting, except that, instead of online employees, these are online volunteers.

With Virtual Volunteering you can volunteer from "virtually" anywhere - just by using your computer. Check out the opportunities below:

http://www.volunteermatch.org/virtual/
http://www.interconnection.org/volunteer/index.php

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