Using Real-Time Communications With Volunteers & iVisit
03:32, 13 December 2006
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A growing number of nonprofit/civil society organizations are using real-time communications tools -- including video conferencing, online phone calls, chats and instant messaging -- to hold online meetings with volunteers, to allow volunteers to interact with staff, clients, or each other, or to involve volunteers in a live, online, real-time event. Using Real-Time Communications With Volunteers provides more information on using these real-time tools with volunteers -- what the various tools are, how agencies are using them to interact with volunteers, and tips to encourage and maintain participation in synchronous communications. On a related note: I am experimenting with iVisit, a free real-time tool that works on just about any computer platform (unlike Skype). I'm looking for someone to try it with me. If you are interested, download and install iVisit, create an iVideo ID, and contact me to set up a time to talk.
