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Do-it!


Last updated:

22/05/07


Overall Star rating:

4.5 stars


Summary/Overview:

The Do-It! website uses an online system which allows site visitors to search through a database of around 70 000 volunteering opportunities across the UK. Users can add their profile to apply for opportunities online. Tips and advice are given about part time, residential and overseas volunteering. There are news items and features about volunteering as well as weblogs from current volunteers which illustrate real-life experiences.

The site is very clearly laid out and it is easy to find practical information on specific volunteering opportunities in your area, as well as more general background information.

Website address:

http://www.do-it.org.uk


Organisation:

YouthNet


Type of site:

Blog, Other: Volunteering search bank


Services Offered:

Search, News


Policy Area:

Voluntary


Direct User:

Citizen, Activist, Practitioner, Policy Maker


Direct User - Specialist Groups:

Voluntary Sector, Not Specialist


Target Audience/Intended Participants:

General, Other: Those actively seeking volunteering opportunities

Reviews

  • 17:31, 30 Jul 2007
    Reviewed by Emma Hagan
    I love this site, there are always so many opportunities to get involved.
    Rating: 5.0 stars
  • 11:06, 16 May 2007
    Reviewed by Independent reviewer
    Independent assessment carried out for Together We Can
    Rating: 4.0 stars