About Online Volunteering by Randy Tyler

http://www.mys.ca/directory This 30 second video shows you where you can post your online volunteer opportunities. This Global Directory of Web sites that list Internet based volunteer positions was d more » http://www.mys.ca/directory This 30 second video shows you where you can post your online volunteer opportunities. This Global Directory of Web sites that list Internet based volunteer positions was developed by MYS's pioneering online volunteer program developer, Randy Tyler, along with the assistance of MYS's virtual volunteers. Visit the directory now at: http://www.mys.ca/directory. MYS extends their thanks to Online Volunteers Gail Drinnan (Producer/Video Editor) and Chuck Brown (Voice Over). For further information, please contact Randy Tyler at: http://www.mys.ca/cgi-bin/randy_email.cgi « less

In this video, five Internet-based volunteers tell what volunteering online with Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) offers them. MYS is a leading and trusted 77 year-old registered charitable organization more » In this video, five Internet-based volunteers tell what volunteering online with Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) offers them. MYS is a leading and trusted 77 year-old registered charitable organization based in Winnipeg, Canada. To get involved in a rewarding online volunteer opportunity that best matches your interests and skills, please contact Online Volunteer Program Developer Randy Tyler, now: http://www.mys.ca MYS extends their thanks to Alberta-based online volunteer Gail Drinnan for creating the video. « less

Podcasts are a Productive Way to Learn About Trends and Issues that Impact Online Volunteering within Non-Profits. This video will show you how to download, install, configure, subscribe to and play ... more » Podcasts are a Productive Way to Learn About Trends and Issues that Impact Online Volunteering within Non-Profits. This video will show you how to download, install, configure, subscribe to and play podcasts using Apple's iTunes ( iTunes is a free podcatcher available for Windows and Macs). This iTunes instructional video is available for free in various formats of higher quality at: http://www.mys.ca/volunter/how-to Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) extends their thanks to Ireland-based online volunteer Becky Heaman for creating the video and to Alberta-based online volunteer Gail Drinnan for video distribution. For further information about MYS's Online Volunteer Program (or to volunteer online), please contact Randy Tyler, Online Volunteer Program Developer, at: http://www.mys.ca/cgi-bin/randy_email.cgi About Online Volunteering Resource and Podcast http://www.mys.ca/aov« less

Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) Officially Launches Online Volunteering Resource and Podcast entitled "About Online Volunteering: Information Non-Profit Organizations Can Use". Please visit now at: htt more » Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) Officially Launches Online Volunteering Resource and Podcast entitled "About Online Volunteering: Information Non-Profit Organizations Can Use". Please visit now at: http://www.mys.ca/aov MYS extends their thanks to Online Volunteers Gail Drinnan (Producer) and Chuck Brown (voice over) for creating this launch video. For further information, please contact Randy Tyler, the resource developer, at: http://www.mys.ca/cgi-bin/randy_email.cgi« less

Most not-for-profit organizations still rely (only) on face-to-face volunteers to help plan, organize and execute their special events. However, Canadian-based charitable organization, Macdonald Youth more » Most not-for-profit organizations still rely (only) on face-to-face volunteers to help plan, organize and execute their special events. However, Canadian-based charitable organization, Macdonald Youth Services (MYS), has demonstrated that Internet-based volunteers can play a key role in the success of special events. To recognize and show appreciation for the significant contribution online volunteers made towards the success of MYS's anniversary events, Event Co-ordinator Julie Fine delivered a video thank you message to them. The 1.5 minute video, which was produced by MYS's New York based online volunteer Richard Wagner, speaks to the amazement Fine experienced in working with these highly-skilled online volunteers. The video is available for download in various formats (WMV, Flash SWF, FLV Flash, MPG4, MPG2 and DivX) at the following URL: http://www.mys.ca/volunter/events/ For Further Information: Randy Tyler, E: http://www.mys.ca/cgi-bin/randy_email.cgi « less

Although Skype states their VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) application is relatively “easy to download, install and use”, a video tutorial may help those with installing and using this program fo more » Although Skype states their VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) application is relatively “easy to download, install and use”, a video tutorial may help those with installing and using this program for the first time. As apart of the best practises publication about Online Volunteerism being developed by Randy Tyler, MYS has facilitated the creation of many how-to videos. In this context, Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) is pleased to share a video tutorial that provides an overview of how to download, install, configure and use Skype 2.5 for Windows. To subscribe or unsubscribe from MYS’s Online Volunteering News and Announcements E-Mail List, please see the URL below: http://mys.ca/cgi-bin/media/mail_list.pl For Further Information: Randy Tyler, Volunteer Co-ordinator/Webmaster Macdonald Youth Services http://mys.ca/volunter Winnipeg, Canada Ph: 1-204-949-4292 E: http://mys.ca/cgi-bin/randy_email.cgi« less

Learn how to download, install and configure some of Thunderbird's most powerful features to assist you in productively managing your e-mail. To download a higher resolution version of this (Thunder more » Learn how to download, install and configure some of Thunderbird's most powerful features to assist you in productively managing your e-mail. To download a higher resolution version of this (Thunderbird) instructional video, which is available in Flash, Windows Media Video, AVI, DivX and MPEG-4 formats, please visit the URL below now to choose your preferred download option: http://www.mys.ca/volunter/mte in For information, about volunteering online with a trusted and leading registered charitable organization, please visit Macdonald Youth Services' Web site now at: http://www.mys.ca/volunter About Online Volunteering Podcast and Resource: http://www.mys.ca/aov Macdonald Youth Services' extends thanks to their Ireland-based online volunteer Becky Heaman for creating the instructional video. Thank you for your interest. Randy Tyler E-Mail: http://www.mys.ca/cgi-bin/randy_email.cgi« less