Sample Assignment #7
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Assignment:
Assist With Various FileMaker Pro for Mac Database Projects
Sponsoring Organization
Virtual Volunteering Project
National organizationanization, based in Austin, Texas
Description
Contact names for this Project are maintained on an offline FileMaker
Pro database. Help is needed with compiling and preparing information for
importing into this database, and in some database
configuration/programming. Volunteer will work on the database on his/her
own computer, and e-mail finished products as attachments.
Estimated Time Requirement
30 hours
Time Allowed to Complete this Assignment
1 - 3 months
Does this assignment involve direct interaction with clients?
No
Volunteer Skills and Equipment Needed
- Understand database management basics (importing and exporting data,
simple scripts and forms),
- have a Macintosh and access to FileMaker Pro (and be able to keep this information relatively secured on that
system),
- communicate well via e-mail, attention to details,
- excellent
written skills and 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 answer questions, participate in a telephone or online interview, or submit samples of your work before you are assigned this type of task.
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.
Last modified April 18, 2003.
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