Vancouver Community Network (VCN) - 3rd Party Evaluation

Request for Proposal

The Vancouver Community Network (previously FreeNet) is embarking on two projects which will involve a participatory evaluation process. VCN requests proposals from organizations or individuals to undertake the work of evaluating the projects.

1. The Technical Volunteer Web (http://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcn/involve/) will develop a set of practices for connecting technical volunteers in voluntary sector organizations with a larger technical resource network that can provide additional recruitment, training and support to complement the non-profit organization's volunteer program.

2. The Vancouver Community Learning Network (http://www.vcn.bc.ca/vcn/cln/) will explore the effectiveness of using online interactive tools and public Internet access to support an 'assets based community development' process. Community participants will be residents of several mixed-income, high density, adjacent neighbourhoods in East Vancouver. The project will help residents in their efforts to map community-based assets, improve the local economy, and develop plans for resolving critical issues in the community.

Proposal Guidelines:

Please include the following in your proposal:

1. a brief description of relevant knowledge base, expertise and previous experience;

2. a workplan detailing a proposed structure of the evaluation process;

3. a list of references.

Budget Details:

1. Evaluation - 20 days at $250 per diem = $5,000 (participatory workshop tentatively planned for late afternoon/early evening of April 26, 2001)

2. Evaluation consultant year 1 - 20 days at $250 per diem = $5,000

Evaluation consultant year 3 - 20 days at $250 per diem = $5,000

Proposal Logistics:

Please send proposals by noon on March 16, 2001 to:

Peter Royce, Coordinator

Vancouver Community Network (VCN)

By Fax: 604-257-3808 or by email: [email protected]