Volunteer Application Form

Before you continue, have a look at VCN's website and the Volunteer Jobs, then fill out this form with as much detail as possible.
 
Time Commitment: Minimum 4 hours a week for 6 months, between 9am - 4:20pm, Monday to Friday.

VCN receives a high volume of applications from people interested in our volunteer opportunities. As a result, only applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. If you haven't been heard from us within three weeks of submitting this form, you can assume that we didn't find a good match for you. To take a look at other volunteer opportunities, check out volunteer centre websites, where many organizations post their volunteer needs.

Thank you for your interest in helping the Vancouver Community Network!
 

Contact Information

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

Background

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

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

  3. Describe your reasons for wanting to volunteer with the Vancouver Community Network.


     
  4. Please describe your involvement with other volunteer or non-profit organizations.
    1. Name of organization: 

    2. Description of your involvement:
       
       
    3. Name of organization: 
    4. Description of your involvement:
       
       
    5. Name of organization: 
    6. Description of your involvement:
       
       
  6. 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, please fill in the following:

    Start date: End date:  Hours per week: 

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

  3. VCN requires a minimum commitment of at least 4 hours per week for 6 months (and more!) for most positions.
    How long do you intend to be involved? 
    How many hours per week do you intend to volunteer? 

Assets

  1. Which languages do you speak in addition to English? 
  2. If the language is not listed please let us add it. 
  3. Do you have access to a computer?  Yes No 
     
  4. Do you have an example of a website you've worked on?
    URL: 
     

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 Windows 
using MAC 
using Linux 

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 
handling cash transactions 
writing and producing helpPAGEs and FAQ's 
configuring Macintosh 
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 
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 
designing MS ACCESS databases 
developing websites 

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 
familiarity with the non-profit sector 
working with non-profit organizations 

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

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

Other computer languages I know: 

VCN receives a high volume of applications from people interested in our volunteer opportunities. As a result, only applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. If you haven't been heard back from us within three weeks of submitting this form, you can assume that we didn't find a good match for you. To take a look at other volunteer opportunities, check out volunteer centre websites, where many organizations post their volunteer needs.
 
Thank you for your interest in helping the Vancouver Community Network!