There is a lot to be said about e-volunteering as the modern approach to volunteering that utilizes technology to facilitate social endeavors. To say the least, e-volunteering reflects the evolving landscape of youth engagement by adapting to contemporary lifestyles while maintaining the core values of traditional volunteering—altruism and community support. And although much can be said about the benefits of e-volunteering for young people, in terms of personal growth, mental health and wellbeing, knowledge acquisition, skills development, career preparation, social interactions and building connections, youth organizations are highly benefited as well: enhanced youth engagement in their work, community outreach and impact, addressing social issues effectively, resource efficiency, and building supportive networks.
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- If you are a young person, learn more about how to become an efficient e-volunteer through our Volunt@@rs Curriculum.
- If you are working at a youth organization, learn more about how to attract, engage and manage e-volunteers effectively through our Volunt@@ring Curriculum.
Though, as with many new trends and advancements, the convenience that the e-format brings, carries along risks and challenges, especially with regard to maintaining quality on one hand, and ensuring that the commitment and effort of the e-volunteers are appreciated and acknowledged on the other.
This is a step-by-step guide to support youth organizations in applying certain standards and processes in their work and benefiting as much as possible from the active and quality engage-ment of their e-volunteers. Let’s take a look!
Let’s take a look!