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Searching an On-line Database

Discover the perfect volunteer position and connect with agencies through our online database. Search for positions, apply online, and find the right match for your interests, skills, and availability.

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Searching an On-line Database

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  1. Searching an On-line Database Using On-line Tools to Find Volunteer Positions

  2. On-line Volunteer Database Helping Agencies and People Find Each Other AGENCIESPEOPLE We need volunteers!We want to volunteer! How can they find each other?

  3. On-line Volunteer Database Helping Agencies and People Find Each Other AgenciesPeople We need volunteers!We want to volunteer! • On-line Database: • Agencies PUT IN information about what they need, in a way that’s easy to “search” • People SEARCH FOR information about what they want • People APPLY for positions they want • Agencies SELECT (“hire”) people that fit

  4. Searching for what you want • You don’t want to read hundreds of volunteer position descriptions. • Tutor 3rd graders, Bloomington, a.m. • Care for animals, Minneapolis, Sat. • Deliver campaign lit, St. Paul, evenings • Greet hospital visitors, Woodbury • … • 954. Repair homes, days, summer only

  5. Filter • You only want to read those that fit your interests, skills and availability. • You enter “filters” (also called criteria or preferences). • EXAMPLE: • medical field • weekends • no more than 10 miles from my home

  6. Narrowed search • When you use filters, it “refines” the search and gives you only those that fit for you. • Greet hospital visitors, Woodbury, Sat.-Sun. • 23. Play games with nursing home residents, evenings/weekends, St. Paul • 422. Help with filing in community clinic, varied, Minneapolis • 579. Educate youth about risks of smoking, Sat., St. Paul

  7. More information • Read the title of each volunteer position. • Click on each position that interests you. • You’ll get more information about the position and how to apply.

  8. Getting the position • Find a position you want. • Apply on-line or contact the agency directly. • They will usually interview you. • You can also ask questions of them. • If it’s a good fit, you’re “hired”!

  9. Result: The perfect match!

  10. Good luck!

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