TIG seeks Virtual Volunteers !!!
National Youth Service -NYS
TakingITGlobal seeks motivated, creative and outgoing young
people to join our team of Virtual Volunteers!
TakingITGlobal (www.takingitglobal.org) is an international organization - led
by youth and enabled by technology. TakingITGlobal connects youth to
inspiration, information and involvement in their local and global communities.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada,
with a growing worldwide presence, the organization's flagship program is
TakingITGlobal.org (www.takingitglobal.org), the most popular online community
for young people interested in connecting across cultures and making a
difference, with hundreds of thousands of visitors each month. As a virtual
volunteer with TakingITGlobal you will be part of a team of youth leaders and
innovators who create opportunities for more than 200, 000 youth around the
world!
TakingITGlobal also works with global partners – from UN agencies, to major
companies, and especially youth organizations – in order to build the capacity
of youth for development, support youth artistic and media expression, make
education more engaging, and involve young people in global decision-making.
Our Virtual Volunteers are a vital part of the organization – without them the
site would not remain updated with the latest opportunities for youth and
youth-created content!
Duties and Responsibilities
Will vary depending on the volunteer position, but generally includes:
• Editing/Moderating content submitted to the TakingITGlobal Online Community
• Assisting TakingITGlobal members to navigate the site
• Respectfully representing TakingITGlobal
• Additional related tasks as necessary
Qualifications/Skills Required
The skills required for virtual volunteering can be quite different from those
required for traditional volunteering – which is usually in-person and takes
place during specific hours. Our volunteers are from all over the world, work
in different time zones, and in different environments, and stay in contact
with fellow team members and supervisors through things like e-mail, instant
messaging and Skype. Virtual volunteers should be prepared to work
independently and also to make the effort to stay in touch with teammates and
supervisors.
• Must be a self-motivated and independent worker
• Excellent English grammar and spelling skills
• Reliable access to the internet
• Interest in social change, international issues or youth issues
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus
• An active member of TakingITGlobal's online community is considered an asset
This is a great opportunity for you to play a role in the inspiring, informing
and involving other young people around the world as you help to expand their
networking possibilities. In order to apply, please have a short biography
filled out on your TakingITGlobal profile and send:
- a link to your TIG profile,
-your CV or resume,
-a short paragraph about why you would like to volunteer with TakingITGlobal,
For Details:
Eamil: volun...@takingitglobal.org
URL: http://http://opps.tigweb.org/2359
Positions Available
Resource Editor – The 'Browse Resources' section of the TakingITGlobal site
provides information and opportunities to our 200, 000 + membership. Keeping
this section of the site updated with exciting and relevant content is vital to
TakingITGlobal's mission of involving youth in global issues, events, and
organizations.
Panorama Editor – TakingITGlobal's Online Magazine is a place for young
writers to submit both creative and non-fiction work on the issues affecting
them and their communities. The Panorama Editorial team ensures that new
youth-created writing is continually being showcased and helps to create
exciting topics to be addressed in periodic Panorama Issues. Past Issues have
included 'Dialogue on Youth Sexuality', 'Understanding Poverty', and 'Rural Youth'.
Discussion Board Moderator
Our online discussion boards facilitate cross-cultural understanding and the
exchange of ideas among youth in an international context. Moderators encourage
members of the TIG online community to express their perspectives and
experiences in an informed, thoughtful, and constructive way. This position is
a great way to stay informed about global issues and to connect with youth
leaders around the world.
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