mommyoffive Posted February 7, 2022 Posted February 7, 2022 I seem to remember one time someone posted an online database for volunteering opportunities for volunteering that could be done online. Does anyone know what site this is? Quote
Kassia Posted February 7, 2022 Posted February 7, 2022 This isn't what you're asking for but I have this list from a couple of years ago and don't know if all the opportunities are still available. I'm sure Project Gutenberg is though: Virtual Volunteering Opportunities Missing Maps - helps to map roads, buildings and more in places where disasters occur and that are missing from maps. Translators Without Borders - allows those who are fluent in more than one language to translate content focused on health, crisis relief and education. LibriVox - invites you to read and record public domains books, transforming them into accessible audiobooks. Zooniverse - invites users to take part in people-powered research that wouldn’t be possible without volunteers. Project Gutenberg - needs proofreaders for new eBooks. Be My Eyes - connects you with blind and low-vision individuals to assist them through a live video call. Read expiration dates, navigate new surroundings and more. 7 Cups - provides free, 24/7 emotional support to millions via online chat. Smithsonian Digital Volunteering - lets you help make the Smithsonian collections more accessible by transcribing historical documents and providing better access to biodiversity data. Project Implicit - asks you to take tests on your implicit associations and assist Harvard researchers working to determine the best ways to break down stereotypes. United Nations - allows you to connect with organizations working for peace and development in need of skills like research, writing, art and design. Crisis Text Line - offers free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Training required. The Human Voicebank - allows you to record and share your voice so those with speech impairments may also be heard. Reading Partners - helps students who are behind to conquer reading fundamentals and meet their reading grade level. Operation Photo Rescue - restores photos that have been damaged in disasters. Adopt A Nursing Home - sends letters and words of encouragement to seniors and the staff that care for them. Virtual Volunteer Resources Catchafire - is a search tool for online volunteer projects. Each has a timeline that ranges from an hour to a few weeks. VolunteerMatch - filters and matches you to a volunteer opportunity in your area. Points of Light - discover tools, resources and virtual volunteer opportunities Idea List - How to Get Involved with Virtual Volunteering Do Something - 9 Places to Volunteer Online 8 1 Quote
kbutton Posted February 7, 2022 Posted February 7, 2022 I think this was in one of the past lists...transcribing for the National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions 1 1 Quote
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