Volunteer Application Form

Please have a look around the VCN site and then fill in this form with as much detail as possible.

Contact Information

Name:
Phone:     Fax:
Address:
City: Postal Code:
E-mail:

Background

  1. How did you find out about the Vancouver Community Network?

    If you heard about us through a source not listed above, please note it here

  2. Why do you want to volunteer with the Vancouver Community Network?


  3. How would you describe the Vancouver Community Network's mission?


  4. Please describe other volunteer or non-profit organisation involvements you have.
    1. Name of Organization:
      Description of your involvement:

    2. Name of Organization:
      Description of your involvement:

    3. Name of Organization:
      Description of your involvement:

  5. Do you enjoy working with the public? Yes No

  6. Please describe your verbal and written communication skills.


  7. What best describes your current situation?
    Employed Seeking work Retired Other
    Student

Availability

  1. If you are a student seeking a practicum, or a volunteer with a flexible schedule, view details on our Technical Volunteer Web project:

    Start date: End date: Hours per week:

    Educational Program or Community Group you're currently involved with:


  2. In general, VCN requires a minimum commitment of at least 4 hours per week for 3 months (and more!) for most positions.
    How long do you intend to be involved?
    How many hours per week do you intend to volunteer?

  3. Please indicate times when you could be available.

    • Note that currently, most volunteering requires some time during regular office hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm. If you not available then, we will consider how we could place you depending on your skills and experience or we will put your application on hold until our requirements change.

    Monday 8:30-12:30 12:30-4:30 evening
    Tuesday 8:30-12:30 12:30-4:30 evening
    Wednesday 8:30-12:30 12:30-4:30 evening
    Thursday 8:30-12:30 12:30-4:30 evening
    Friday 8:30-12:30 12:30-4:30 evening
    Saturday 8:30-12:30 12:30-4:30 evening
    Sunday 8:30-12:30 12:30-4:30 evening


Assets

  1. Which languages do you speak in addition to English?

    If the language is not listed please let us add it.
  2. Do you have access to a computer? Yes No

  3. Do you have a valid drivers license? Yes No

  4. Do you have access to a vehicle Yes No

  5. Do you have an example of a website you've worked on?
    URL:


References

  1. Name:

    Email: Phone:


  2. Name:

    Email: Phone:


Skills and Experience

Select your level of skill or experience in the following areas using the dropdown lists:
None = Never done it or used it
Basic = Learned in school, but haven't used it much yet
Intermediate = Have used it for at least 6 months
Advanced = Have used it for one year or more

General Internet Use

using email
searching the world wide web
using newsgroups
using mailing lists
using discussion boards
using Netscape
using Opera
using Pine and Lynx
using Windows
using MAC
using Linux
using DOS

Administrative Support volunteers provide general reception and clerical support to VCN's staff and volunteers

data entry ( ACT! and Access )
office software (MS Office, Corel Suite, Open Source Suites)
filing
accounting
Simply Accounting software
billing and/or fundraising
reception

Public Access volunteers provide telephone, in-person, and online technical support and coaching to users, members and non-profit groups

telephone and interpersonal communications skills
online research and problem-solving
using an online HelpDesk problem tracking system
writing and producing helpPAGEs and FAQ's
configuring and troubleshooting dial-up networking (Windows95/98 and up)
configuring and troubleshooting Windows 3.1
configuring and troubleshooting terminal programs
configuring PINE and Lynx
configuring Macintosh
using voicemail and fax-back systems ( Talkworks Pro )
handling cash transactions
refurbishing computers and troubleshooting hardware
downloading, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Internet software
setting up local area networks
setting up ADSL or cable modems
providing training and support on connecting to the Internet in a class setting
tutoring novice Internet users one-to-one
adult tutoring or teaching in unrelated areas and have intermediate Internet skills

Community Content volunteers assist with maintaining VCN's website and developing web-based applications for VCN and other community groups

writing basic HTML
using text editors and other HTML editors such as Arachnophilia
graphics design
using FTP to upload content
familiarity with VCN's website
familiarity with the non-profit sector
writing PERL scripts
writing PHP scripts
designing MS ACCESS databases

Community Development volunteers use community development principles to enhance the use of information technology at public access sites in the lower mainland

understanding of asset based community development practices
grass roots organizing
open-mindedness and ability to work with diverse groups
developing websites
working with non-profit organizations

Systems Administration volunteers assist with developing and maintaining the VCN server network and local area network

using Unix or GNU/Linux
writing PERL scripts
writing PHP scripts
developing open source software
administering Unix systems

Other computer languages I know:

Have another look at our Volunteer Activities and tell us which in which area you would most like to be placed:

Thank you for your interest in helping the Vancouver Community Network!
Click submit and we'll be in touch!

This form submits your information through an e-mail, so you must have Netscape, Oultook or Pine set up on your computer. If for any reason you are unable to submit this form, you can send a resume (text-only!) to [email protected] or print the completed form and fax it to 604.257.3808

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