Often the most valuable skills people can offer global development organizations are not in-the-field but from the comfort of their own home. Online volunteering can take on a complete variety of roles: translation, mentoring, writing, and editing, outreach and advocacy, or even technological development. There are numerous ways to volunteer in the sector when it fits around your schedule and without travels.

E-volunteering also provides a valuable opportunity for volunteers to gain and advance their professional skills and experience and grow their network. This is particularly true for those early in their careers or looking to transition to the global development sector.