Questions & Answers
I don't know what e-volunteering is.
Evolunteering is simply volunteering via the Internet.
It refers to the tasks carried out by volunteers (so it means it is voluntary and unpaid) completely or partly through the Internet. These evolunteering activities as well as other forms of volunteering are of benefit to other people and the whole society.
The online volunteering (e-volunteering) involves many different activities, for example: giving free online advice, forming aid and self-help groups, cooperating on promotion, finding information or helping others to learn foreign languages via the Internet. For more information look here
I don't know who can participate in the Competition
Every NGO from the European Union that cooperates with volunteers via the Internet.
Such non-governmental organizations should be legally registered and conducting internet website or other on-line activity.
I don't know what kind of projects can be submitted for the Competition
All projects in which NGO from EU cooperates with volunteers via the Internet.
NGOs can submit projects based on permanent cooperation, recurrent activities or single action; being under implementation or already accomplished, provided that were not completed before January 1, 2010.
Such projects are called e-volunteer projects, and are implemented by non-governmental organizations, with the use of Internet tools , for the purpose of implementing activities addressing communities or individuals in the area of culture, education, consultancy, sharing know-how and skills, building common good and other socially urgent goals.
For examples look here. Still, the list of diverse e-volunteers projects is open!
I don’t know how to apply to the Competition.
Go to the http://www.e-volunteering.eu/competition/add/ and fill in the online application form.
All applications should be entered through filling out the application form available in the two language versions (Polish and English) at the http://www.e-volunteering.eu/competition/add/. Applications must be submitted on-line.
I have problems with filling in the online application.
Check if all fields are filled in correctly.
You need to fill in all fields, apart from the last one. If you still have difficulties please contact us: competition@e-volunteering.eu.
I have problems with translating the information needed in the online application into English
Ask e-volunteers or Competition Partner to help you.
You can download the template of the application form and find an e-volunteer who will help you with the translation of it into English. You can also contact Competition Partner and ask him if he can do it.
Remember! You still have to submit the application by using the online application, available here
Can I promote the Competition?
YES!
You can download informational and promotional materials here.
We also invite you to become a Competition Partner! For information about it look here
Can I be a Competition Partner as well as take part in it?
YES!
You just have to remember that you will not be able to participate in the formal verification of your application. In case we need help with formal verification of your application, we may ask other Parter to help us. Moreover, you will be able to propose the Member of Competition Selection Committee, but he or she will not assess your application due to the conflict of interest.
If you have any other question contact us: competition@e-volunteering.eu
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