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remote_volunteering [2021/09/07 12:47]
mn1a [Documentation]
remote_volunteering [2021/09/07 12:50]
mn1a [In-person (On-site visits, Zoom meetings, etc.)]
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     * [[ https://www.zoom.co.jp/products/handy-recorder/h1-handy-recorder | Zoom ]]     * [[ https://www.zoom.co.jp/products/handy-recorder/h1-handy-recorder | Zoom ]]
 === USB microphones === === USB microphones ===
-  * As many potential volunteers may have access to computers, the internet, and a quiet space to record, providing them with a computer may not be necessary. However, in many cases the microphones that volunteers have access to may cause sound quality issues. While many handheld recorders can work as external microphones, and audio interfaces, USB microphones can work as competitively priced alternatives.  +  * As many potential volunteers may have access to computers, the internet, and a quiet space to record, providing them with a computer may not be necessary. However, the microphones that volunteers have access to may cause sound quality issues. While many handheld recorders can work as external microphones/audio interfaces, USB microphones can work as competitively priced alternatives.  
-  * As some  USB microphones also have built-in headphone jacks, there is a potential to set-up a single board computer with a small LCD screen and perform settings to enable volunteers to record using a small-sized computer workstation.+  * As some USB microphones also have built-in headphone jacks, there is a potential to set-up a single board computer with a small LCD screen and perform settings to enable volunteers to record using a small-sized computer workstation.
     * [[ https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/ | Blue]]     * [[ https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/ | Blue]]
     * [[ http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/gtrackpro/ | Samson]]     * [[ http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/gtrackpro/ | Samson]]
 === Volunteer server === === Volunteer server ===
-  * Microsoft SharePoint servers are very easy to use and can be set up and maintained by IT staff. However, as they are not designed to be used with larger files, they require some extra considerations. For more information, please refer to File and data exchange.+  * Microsoft SharePoint servers are very easy to use and can be set up and maintained by IT staff. However, as they are not designed to be used with larger files, they require some extra considerations. For more information, please refer to the //File and data exchange// section below.
   * For libraries with the necessary resources, setting up a designated server could allow for more customization, and mitigate potential issues with SharePoint.    * For libraries with the necessary resources, setting up a designated server could allow for more customization, and mitigate potential issues with SharePoint. 
  
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 ==== In-person (On-site visits, Zoom meetings, etc.) ==== ==== In-person (On-site visits, Zoom meetings, etc.) ====
-  * Often, local organizations, schools, or libraries can be a source of volunteers, and creating time to make visits and presentations can help spread the word about volunteer programs. Since many potential volunteers may be unable to physically come to the library during hours of operation, informing them that remote options exist can encourage participation, and recruiting local remote volunteers can make equipment and physical file/data exchange easier.+  * Often, local organizations, schools, or libraries can be a source of volunteers, and creating time to make visits and presentations can help spread the word about volunteer programs. Since many potential volunteers may be unable to come to the library during hours of operation, informing them that remote options exist can encourage participation, and recruiting local remote volunteers can make equipment and physical file/data exchange easier.
 ==== Virtual recruiting boards==== ==== Virtual recruiting boards====
   * Many free/partially free services exists for virtual recruiting, and one of the best is [[ https://www.volunteermatch.org/ | VolunteerMatch.org]]. This service can be used to search for volunteers by area (zip code), or can be set to accept applications from volunteers anywhere in the world. As the listings automatically get pushed to Linkedin, one listing can get a great deal of exposure.   * Many free/partially free services exists for virtual recruiting, and one of the best is [[ https://www.volunteermatch.org/ | VolunteerMatch.org]]. This service can be used to search for volunteers by area (zip code), or can be set to accept applications from volunteers anywhere in the world. As the listings automatically get pushed to Linkedin, one listing can get a great deal of exposure.
remote_volunteering.txt · Last modified: 2022/08/02 09:38 by mn1a