Helen Barrett
Freelance journalist and editor specialising in charities, social enterprise, technology, philanthropy and education.
Formerly online editor, Third Sector magazine, and regular contributor to Third Setctor and Regeneration and Renewal.
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Entering Orange's volunteering app competition? Look to Samasource first
A good idea? Yes, but it’s not revolutionary. Volunteering smartphone apps exist already. One or two are compelling and far-sighted
Posted on 18th August 2010, under Charity landscape, Innovation, Technology
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I agree the Samasource app itself is clunky – or at least those hooking up from the UK will find it so. But I still think the idea is compelling even if the technology is lagging behind. Hopefully the Orange competition will see microvolunteering taken to the next level.
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I agree the Samasource app itself is clunky – or at least those hooking up from the UK will find it so. But I still think the idea is compelling even if the technology is lagging behind. Hopefully the Orange competition will see microvolunteering taken to the next level.
