Ivco 2006 Unv Online Volunteering

Online Volunteering Bonn, October 2006

UN Volunteers is administered by the United Nations Development Programme

Background

• Volunteer tasks completed via Internet

• Worldwide social phenomenon • Powerful vehicle for Volunteerism for development (V4D)

www.onlinevolunteering.org

The OV service connects, over the Internet, development organizations with volunteers worldwide and supports their effective online collaboration

Online Volunteers

• Provide technical expertise and tools • Support the management of project and resources

• Contribute to developing and managing knowledge

• Facilitate communication and networking

Example

Advice on lobbying and project management

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The NGO coordinates the National Youth Employment Summit (YES) Campaign Its recommendations have been relayed to Parliament The NGO shares its knowledge with counterparts in neighboring countries It has become a key player in the Global YES Campaign

Development outcomes

• Informed decision making and programming

• Improved organizational management • Enhanced project delivery • Increased social capital

Figures (2005)

• 50,000 registered users • 810 host organizations • 2,500 assignments • 2,000 online volunteers o 167 nationalities o 60 per cent women o 40 per cent from developing countries

Thank you!