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October 2009: Meet the Volunteers
(Photo by Wessex Archaeology)
Volunteering is often thought of as an altruistic activity that demands selflessness and for which there are no tangible gains. However, while there is an altruistic impulse behind volunteering, there is also much to be gained through volunteer work. The benefits enjoyed by volunteers and the communities in which they commit themselves to working abound. They include skill-building, networking and mentoring. Volunteer experience can make the difference when it comes to getting a job, developing solidarity within groups and encouraging people to feel invested in the well-being of their own communities.
TakingITGlobal and Nabuur are joining forces to bring you an exciting three-month initiative aimed at raising awareness on the rich world of On-line Volunteering. We are kick-starting this partnership with this special edition of Panorama Zine. If you are currently an on-line volunteer or have volunteered on-line in the past, on TIG or elsewhere, this is a great opportunity to share your thoughts on and experiences of the rewards of volunteering with the TIG community. You are also invited to submit writing on other volunteering-related subjects. We are continuing to accept submissions through the month of October.
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Meet: Mariel by Chiara C., Canada
Mariel is a TakingITGlobal volunteer whose passion and enthusiasm are truly contagious! She was a volunteer Community Animator for TIG's Youth Media Exchange platform (www.ymex.org) and is now involved with our Spanish team! Get to know Mariel here
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Meet Tanja Simidtchieva by Romina Oliverio, Canada
Tanja Simidtchieva has been an online volunteer with NABUUR since 2007. Since joining NABUUR, she has undertaken various roles, including that of online project manager. Below she shares her experiences with online volunteering, and the projects that she is currently working on.
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Meet: Elaine by Chiara C., Canada
Elaine has been involved with TakingITGlobal for over 4 years and has played an instrumental role in helping us launch and develop our Portuguese platform. I am truly grateful of being able to work closely with her, so I hope you will enjoy reading her story! And if you want to get to know Elaine better, make sure to visit her Profile page
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Meet Anna Soper by Romina Oliverio, Canada
Anna is a Canadian online volunteer who has recently joined NABUUR. Below she shares her experiences so far, and discusses the project she is currently working on.
"Upon returning home from Ghana for the second time in May 2009, I felt a strong desire to stay connected to Africa, and the rest of the world as a whole. With my work and school commitments...
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other articles in this issue
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Experiência de Cura na Comitiva Pantaneira.
Elaine Cris C., Brazil |
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Experiência de Cura na Comitiva Pantaneira.
Elaine Cris C., Brazil |
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Experiência de Cura na Comitiva Pantaneira.
Elaine Cris C., Brazil |
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Menstruação: Pausa para Aflorar, Mergulhar na Beleza do Milagre e Renascer
Elaine Cris C., Brazil |
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Volunteering on TIG
Richard Zhang, Canada |
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Ao tentar Mudar um Ser Humano Você só Piora a Situação!
Elaine Cris C., Brazil |
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Mi Experiencia como Traductora Voluntaria en TIG
Luciana Figuera, Argentina |
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Meet Jennifer Wells
Romina Oliverio, Canada |
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Meet Maria Zandt
Romina Oliverio, Canada |
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Meet Noel Ortiz
Romina Oliverio, Canada |
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