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Volunteer Research, Internet, Phone Calls & Data Entry Assistant (One-Time Project)

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Very flexible
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Medicine, Rural Areas

    Description

    We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to help build a free public resource directory.

    This is a one-time project with a clear objective. You'll help research, verify, and organize information that will become part of a free public resource available to everyone.

    What You'll Do

    Responsibilities include:

    • Researching organizations and verifying information
    • Calling organizations during U.S. business hours to confirm details
    • Waiting on hold when necessary to obtain accurate information
    • Sending professional follow-up emails
    • Following up when responses are delayed
    • Entering information into Google Sheets
    • Keeping records organized and accurate
    • Identifying missing or conflicting information
    • Helping ensure the directory is complete before publication

    We're Looking For Someone Who

    • Enjoys research and finding accurate information
    • Has excellent attention to detail
    • Is comfortable making phone calls to organizations throughout the United States
    • Communicates professionally by phone and email
    • Is organized and dependable
    • Is comfortable using Google Sheets, Gmail, and other Google Workspace tools
    • Enjoys projects that require persistence and follow-through
    • Can work independently and provide regular progress updates

    Project Details

    • One-time volunteer project
    • Remote
    • Flexible schedule
    • U.S. business-hour phone calls are required for much of the work
    • Training, templates, and project documentation will be provided

    Why This Matters

    Accurate information helps people make better decisions. By helping build this directory, you'll create a resource that will save people time, improve access to valuable information, and support a project that will continue to benefit the public long after this volunteer opportunity is complete.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA

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