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Macdonald Youth Services in Canada has been a leader in virtual volunteering for some time, and coordinator Randy Tyler offers this site with many links, podcasts, and videos to help organizations do it right.
Jayne Cravens, always on the cutting-edge of technology, has provided a wonderfully welcoming and informative podcast, talking about how podcasts can be used by nonprofits, and just how easy it is to do. http://www.coyotecommunications.com/podcasts/jayne_01.mp3.
She says: "Download this mp3 file and listen to me blabble for seven minutes and 20 seconds. The file is 3.3 MB. The transcript of the podcast is also available at: http://www.coyotecommunications.com/outreach/podcasts.html
Notices about new podcasts (if any) will be posted on the Jayne Blog http://blogs.forumer.com/jcravens/. The RSS feed address for the Jayne Blog: http://blogs.forumer.com/rss.php?u=jcravens.
http://www.youtube.com/videovolunteers
With the growing popularity of YouTube and the increasing ease of posting streaming video to Web sites, more nonprofits are discovering the benefits of getting their message out with moving pictures. But it still takes expertise and creativity to produce a memorable, effective video clip. The YouTube Video Volunteers project matches video-skilled volunteers with nonprofits wanted to develop a video message. It’s a two-step process:
- Organizations are told to post their video volunteer opportunity on VolunteerMatch.org, Idealist.org, or Serve.gov. The key is to make sure the words “Video Volunteer” appear in the posting, which allows the All for Good aggregator to find them.
- Prospective volunteers go to YouTube Video Volunteers site where they can view alll the opportunities posted by the agencies on the other sites. They sort through and contact the organization directly to learn more and offer their services.
Podcasts with Focus on Volunteerism
BoardStar: On Being Board
http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/BoardStar/boardstarmain.html
Operating under the premise that “if we fix the Board, we fix the organization,” BoardStar in Milwaukee has launched production of free weekly podcasts about matters of interest to nonprofit board members. Users can browse and listen to the current and past programs.
ChristianVolunteering.org Training Materials
http://christianvolunteering.org/register.do?method=showTraining
Online registry of Christian volunteer opportunities run through TechMission, this site offers a variety of free training materials for volunteers and program managers, including PowerPoint shows, videos, Webcasts, and templates.
The 501c3Cast
http://
www.501c3cast.com
A free, independent, weekly podcast started in July 2005, produced: "…by a few people who care about helping nonprofit professionals, not-for-profit volunteers, and other 'do-gooders' in the philanthropic world." You can subscribe to get the weekly podcasts which are like an Internet radio show and which can be loaded onto any MP3 player or listened to on any computer. Sample any of the archived programs at http://www.501c3cast.com/shownotes.asp. Most are between 30 and 40 minutes in length. Topics offered are wide-ranging, including volunteer-related themes such as Baby Boomer volunteers and interviews with people who work extensively with volunteers.
Hot Topics from Susan J. Ellis, Energize, Inc.
http://energizeinc.com/podcast-hot-topic/energize-hot-topic.rss
We're podcasting now, too! Hear Susan read her monthly Hot Topic. Add the RSS feed to your podcast list or just listen to the audio from the Hot Topic Web page.
My travel schedule has increased substantially which has led to me me reading more books (old school) and downloading podcasts for the long walks to the rental car kiosks. Your Hot Topics is now part of my listening library. Thank you.
-- Tony Goodrow, ON, Canada, volunteer2
Peace Corps Volunteer Voices
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/multimedia/podcasts/
Weekly stories written and read by Peace Corps Volunteers who served around the world.
Travelistic Videos for Travelers: Voluntourism
http://www.travelistic.com/video/tag/voluntourism
List of blogs and videos posted by voluntourists.
“Vita Activa - Life Matters” radio series on ABC National Radio
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/features/vitaactiva/
This Australian radio series on issues in volunteering is hosted by Dr. Melanie Oppenheimer, a historian with a special interest in tracking the voluntary sector. The site archives the 2007 broadcasts for online listening. A second series of programs is planned for 2008.
http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=43239&cmd=tc
David Clemmons, founder of VolunTourism.org hosts guests from both the volunteerism sector and the tourism industry to discuss the rapidly growing trend of voluntourism. The VolunTourist Talkcast is live weekly from 10am - 11am ET, but the complete archive of past shows is accessible from the same page.
10/22/2009
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