Uniting NGOs on the common platform is really a valuable and noteworthy action. This is service in itself. Effective NGOs really involve their comunity. To break the ice I am of the opinion that we include a section (on the website) : where people (who have volunteered) can write their own impression around 'volunteering'. As the description would be personal it ought to be OK to communicate - what agency provided the valuable opportunity. If something did not work out do allow the volunteer to write how it could have been effective. Error correction is more valuable than fault finding. When details get filled in identifying name of an NGO allow an e-mail to go directly to the NGO so they know a comment was left by a volunteer and was available on the web. Another section be included where NGOs could write what kinds of skilled volunteers, equipment, materials etc. they may be seeking. Corporations with 'matching' donations ought to be identified. Volunteers may want to stretch donated finance. Companies may wish to contribute directly to the identified request in kind. Some volunteers may also be able to not just address but also provide the skilled training necessary to bring on the needed capability. A steady stream of hard working, dilligent, committed volunteers makes all the difference in enlarging the scope and quality of service rendered by an NGO. If a roster of volunteers is available with identified skills, NGOs can communicate directly with these willing volunteers . Peole writing their stories how they derived joy through their own selfless act could really draw more to experience the joy of service. In this way we gradually involve the community and share our love.
