Volunteering and the Digital World – Extending the Power of Volunteering through New Technologies

Forum 4:  7th October – Topic: Volunteering and the Digital World – Extending the Power of Volunteering through New Technologies

As technology evolves it is being harnessed to give greater access to volunteer involvement and enhance how volunteers carry out their roles. Going to the computer or phone to find out how to connect to volunteering opportunities is the norm, virtual volunteering is a growing trend. Social media creates an instant global sharing of who volunteers are and what they are doing. New technologies such as artificial intelligence will bring further change and challenge as to how these new digital opportunities can also support and develop volunteering.

 

Volunteering and the Digital World – Extending the Power of Volunteering through New Technologies

October 7, 2020 at 9:00 AM ET

As technology evolves it is being harnessed to give greater access to volunteer involvement and enhance how volunteers carry out their roles. Going to the computer or phone to find out how to connect to volunteering opportunities is the norm, virtual volunteering is a growing trend. Social media creates an instant global sharing of who volunteers are and what they are doing. New technologies such as artificial intelligence will bring further change and challenge as to how these new digital opportunities can also support and develop volunteering.


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Key Presenters:


Benjamin Haas (Germany)
Research Associate
Institute for Sociology & Social Psychology, University of Cologne, Germany
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Tony Goodrow (Canada)
Founder & CEO
Better Impact
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Moderator:


James O’Brien (Ireland)
Executive Coordinator  
Forum
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Panelists:


Giselle Mendez
(Trinidad & Tobago)
Volunteer Innovator, Founder & Managing Director
VCTT
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Deedar Guerra (Mozambique)
Vice President
CNV
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Padmasini Dayananda (UK)
CSR Outreach Lead, UK & Continental Europe
Cognizant
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