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Assignment:

Weekly Research and Monthly Postings on America Online

Sponsoring Organization

Virtual Volunteering Project
National organizationanization, based in Austin, Texas

Description

We need someone with an AOL account to monitor areas on AOL relating to volunteerism and community engagement, particularly virtual volunteering. This same person would need to post our newsletter each month to appropriate areas of AOL. America Online is the largest Internet Service Provider in the world.

Estimated Time Requirement

10 hours

Time Allowed to Complete this Assignment

1 - 3 months

Does this assignment involve direct interaction with clients?

No

Volunteer Skills and Equipment Needed

  • A computer and regular access to the Internet
  • Access to America Online,
  • Knowledge of how to search certain areas of AOL,
  • Attention to detail, thoughtful and careful reading of stories to glean only certain articles, commitment to deadlines.

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

This opportunity has no expiration date (this opportunity is always available unless currently 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.

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