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Sample Assignment #5: Gathering Media Information

Assignment:

Gather Media Information for Austin Metropolitan Area

Sponsoring Organization

Directors of Volunteers in Austin (DOVIA)
Austin, Texas

Description

DOVIA needs help with its media database information for the Austin/Travis County area (finding the names of all radio and TV stations, their phone and fax numbers, and putting this information into a file for importing into their database).

Estimated Time Requirement

Up to 5 hours

Time Allowed to Complete this Assignment

Up to 2 weeks

Does this assignment involve direct interaction with clients?

No

Volunteer Skills and Equipment Needed

  • A computer and regular access to the Internet
  • Access to Austin/Travis County (Texas) phone books, and media guides for this area.
  • Ability to put data into format ready for import into a database.

This opportunity is totally virtual (volunteer doesn't have to be on site at the organization)

This opportunity will expire when filled.

You may be required to canswer additional questions, go through an online or phone orientation, or submit samples of your work before you are given this virtual assignment.

This assignment is provided for reference purposes only. If you are seeking a virtual opportunity, please see our page on how to find virtual opportunities.