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New Micro-Volunteering Initiatives: From the Newest Modes of Communication to the Oldest Treasures of Antiquity

Submitted by Tristan Dahn
on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 18:42

As social technologies evolve, more and more people use mobile media in new and creative ways in volunteering.  This has become most obvious in the recent development of micro-volunteering.  Micro-volunteering allows people to contribute to projects remotely, from their computers or their smart phones, in small, but nevertheless significant ways. Here are some recently launched micro-volunteering initiatives.

January 2, 2011: International News From the Field

Submitted by Susan J Ellis
on Sun, 01/02/2011 - 19:40

2 January: On December 20th, the Corporation for National and Community Service released “My American Story,” a series of television public service announcements that feature ordinary Americans who are tackling problems in their communities through volunteering. From an Iraqi war veteran who serves with AmeriCorps helping fellow soldiers readjust to civilian life, to an RSVP volunteer who uses his life experience to help youth on probation; the spots show the power of people to improve lives and strengthen communities. Visit Serve.gov to watch the videos (there are also tips to help you get your local television stations to air the PSAs).

In addition to the PSAs in English and Spanish, there are also 12 short videos showcasing the value of service. The site further encourages organizations and individual volunteers to share your own stories or submit a video.   

The goal of the project is to increase volunteering – once again putting effort into a general recruitment campaign

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