Frequently Asked Questions The Frequently Asked Questions below provides answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about WomenOnCall.org.
Should you have additional questions, please feel free to email us at info@womenoncall.org.
What is WomenOnCall.org?
WomenOnCall.Org is a unique online network that connects women with specific volunteer opportunities that allow them to share their professional skills and expertise with nonprofits.
Through on-site and virtual volunteer opportunities, WomenOnCall.org members provide short, high-impact, skills-based service, making giving back realistic and efficient.
WomenOnCall.org is a Web-based connection site enabling non-profits to find highly professional and skilled volunteers seeking to make a real difference for a non-profit organization. The search begins within service categories based on the needs of both the non-profits, and the skills of volunteers who have registered on the site. The connection happens on the site, on a one-on-one basis.
How is WomenOnCall.org different from the other sites that connect volunteers and non-profits?
WomenOnCall.org focuses specifically on the high-impact method of utilizing professional skills and short-term volunteer commitments.
Many of the volunteer opportunities available through WomenOnCall.org can be completed virtually via phone calls and emails. Thus, a woman in Portland could volunteer her skills and time to a non-profit with offices in Boston, for example, by drafting a news release about an upcoming event, or designing a microsite for a new campaign.
How do non-profits get started using WomenOnCall.org?
Non-profits provide their contact information and EIN (also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number). Once WomenOncall.org verifies the organization's 501(c)3 status, the non-profit is alerted via email. Once accepted, the non-profit can populate its PROFILE, including a link to its website, its mission statement and goals, as well the locations of its offices or volunteer opportunities.
When the non-profit is ready to reach out to volunteers about a specific opportunity available, they can set up an "alert." In the alert, the non-profit chooses its area of focus ("animals" or "youth" for example) and describes what is needed, including details about the estimated length of time required, the goal of the project, important deadlines, etc. The non-profit checks off volunteers with the appropriate skills from our list, either choosing a few specific individuals, or everyone in a skill category.
After initiating this outreach, the non-profit awaits responses from the volunteers. Once a volunteer "accepts" the assignment, they non-profit contacts her directly, using the personal email she provides and the relationship goes "offline."
How do volunteers get started with using WomenOnCall.org?
Volunteers who register with WomenOncall.org are required to choose the skills they are willing to provide, as well as describe their experiential background in detail (such as degrees earned, job titles or previous volunteer work, for example). Volunteers can also choose to upload a resume. A non-profit will send an alert to the volunteer, requesting assistance based on the skills she has selected to share, creating a meaningful connection.
A volunteer may also contact the non-profit directly, should the volunteer be interested in the non-profit's mission and area of focus, to see if her skills might meet any current or future needs.
What if I don't see the service category I need?
WomenonCall.org is eager for all volunteers and non-profits to benefit and will happily add most requests for new areas of focus. Please email us at info@womenoncall.org to request an additional area of focus.
What is "Action Shopping"?
This is a list of non-profits that have current campaigns or requests for donations. WomenOnCall.org posts them as a courtesy. Please email info@womenoncall.org if you have a suggestion for Action Shopping.
What is Virtual Volunteering?
Please click here for our webpage describing the benefits of virtual volunteering and how to do it.
What if I am having trouble logging in, or have misplaced my user name and password?
If you have lost your login information, please Click Here and it will be emailed to you.
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