The Vancouver Community Network owns and operates a free, publicly accessible, non-commercial computer utility in the Lower Mainland of B.C. which provides a public space on the internet.
VOLUNTEER JOB POSTING
Community Content Developers
Community Content Volunteers work in project teams
to develop websites, online databases, and open source applications to
support the CommunityNet and non-profit groups
Basic Requirements for placement in this area:
- Excellent people skills (interpersonal and communication)
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English, additional languages an asset
- Knowledge of VCN and non-profit organizations
- Advanced Internet experience
- Knowledge of Open Source software
- Independent problem solving style and willingness to work in teams
- Commitment to public information
- Access to the Internet off-site
- Commitment to at least 4 hours per week for at least 4 months and ability to attend orientation and occasional meetings
- Value and respect for diversity
- knowledge of basic HTML and FTP
- writing perl cgi
- writing php
- designing MSAccess databases
- designing MySQL databases
- graphics design
Benefits:
- the opportunity to contribute to an online community space and help non-profits and individuals access community information
- a chance to work with other volunteers to develop skills in a non-profit setting
- free VCN account -- unlimited access following 1 month of reliable volunteer activity
- statement of service following 1 months of reliable activity
- letter of reference following 4 months of regular volunteer work