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Notes Volunteering in Developing Countries: It refers to volunteering in needy communities in
developing nations. Most of the volunteers from developed countries choose the third world as
their volunteering destination, and spend their time working in resource poor schools, teaching,
working in orphanages and so on. Nowadays, volunteering has also been termed as an
International Community service. An able volunteer will pledge their time to work in the
international community, for various development activities..
Virtual Volunteering: This is also called eVolunteering or Online volunteering. This is a term
describing a volunteer who completes tasks, in whole or in part, offsite from the organization
being assisted, using the Internet and a home, school, telecenter or work computer or other
Internet-connected device, such as a PDAs or smartphone. Virtual volunteering is also known as
cyber service, telementoring, and teletutoring, and various other names. Virtual volunteering
is similar to telecommuting, except that, instead of online employees who are paid, these are
online volunteers who are not paid.

Micro-Volunteering: It is an unpaid task that is operated via an internet-connected device and in
small increments of time. It is distinct from virtual volunteering in that it typically does not
require an application process or training period.
Environmental Volunteering: It refers to volunteers who contribute towards environmental
management or conservation. Volunteers conduct a range of activities including environmental
monitoring, ecological restoration such as re-vegetation and weed removal, protecting
endangered animals, and educating others about the natural environment.

Volunteering in an Emergency: Volunteering plays a pivotal role in the recovery effort following
natural disasters, such as; Tsunami, Flood, Drought, Earthquake. 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake
and tsunami attracted wide amount of volunteers worldwide. 227,898 people died during and
after the event. Many from around the world pledged their time and effort to rebuild and save
lives of millions, in the affected regions.
Many Non-governmental organizations which specialize in volunteer based works deployed
volunteers in the affected region. They worked along with other government agencies and UN
aids.
Volunteering in Schools: Resource poor schools around the world rely on government support,
or on efforts from volunteers and private donations, in order to run effectively. In some countries,
whenever the economy is down, the need for volunteers and resources increases greatly. There
are many opportunities available in the school system for volunteers to take advantage of. They
can add an experience in their resume and learn foreign culture and language. There are not
many requirements in order to become a volunteer in the school system. Whether one is a high
school or college student, most schools require just voluntary and selfless effort from them.
Much like the benefits of any type of volunteering there are great rewards for the volunteer,
student, and school.
Volunteering in schools can be an additional teaching guide for the students, and help to fill the
gap of local teachers. Cultural and language exchange during teaching and other school activities
can be the most essential learning experience for both students and volunteers.

Corporate Volunteering: A majority of the companies at the Fortune 500 allow their employees
to volunteer during work hours. These formalized Employee Volunteering Programs (EVPs),
also called Employer Supported Volunteering, are regarded as a part of the companies'
sustainability efforts and their social responsibility activities. About 40% of Fortune 500
companies provide monetary donations, also known as volunteer grants, to non-profits as a
way to recognize their employees who dedicate significant amounts of time to volunteering in
the community.

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