Jayne Cravens at IAVM 2007

Updated November 21, 2008

IAVM 2007

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Introduction to Involving and Supporting Online Volunteers
This presentation will draw on a number of materials, including:

studies and research regarding online volunteering / virtual volunteering
myths about online volunteering (virtual volunteering)
NetSquared and the New Wave of Online Volunteering (and maybe all volunteering)
tips for recognizing online volunteers & using the Internet to honor ALL volunteers
the Online Volunteering service (formerly at NetAid)
the Virtual Volunteering Project
COMMENTARY: The Growing Digital Divide Among Nonprofit Organizations /
Civil Society in the USA (and maybe it's not just digital)
Online Culture & Communities of Volunteers: Realities and Benefits of Connecting Volunteers (and all humans) Online
Includes an overview of the dynamics of online culture & community, tips for using both synchronous (IM, audio conferencing, etc.) and asynchronous (email, web-based fora, etc.) tools with volunteers, tips for podcasting, suggestions regarding using online social networking, and much more.

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