Due to budget cuts brought on by the economic crisis, Peacework Magazine has had to close as a printed publication.  For nearly 40 years, this magazine has covered peace and justice movements and championed "empowerment journalism." 

Although Peacework's life as a magazine is ending, the former co-editors are spearheading a transition into a new online Peacework that would serve as a blogging platform and networking site for non violent activists hoping to "wage peace and justice" throughout the world.

Volunteerism in the 21st century can take a different form than traditional charity work, like YouTube's Video Volunteers: youtube.com/videovolunteers.

The mission of YouTube's Video Volunteers platform is to connect nonprofit organizations with skilled video makers who can help them broadcast their causes through video, reaching new audiences online and driving action around issues and projects that matter to them. In partnership with allforgood.org, the new platform that connects volunteers with volunteer opportunities, "Video Volunteers" pools video-related volunteer postings and connects YouTubers with these opportunities.

Alianza Jatun Sacha is a non-profit, private Ecuadorian NGO dedicated to conservation (of forest, aquatic, and mountain ecosystems through technical training and scientific research), investigation, environmental education, community development and the management of ecologically important habitats. The principal lines of action of the organization are: biological conservation and cultural diversity through private reserves, environmental education, the development of natural products, and research that promotes the improvement of quality of life for the people that live in the zones of influence of the foundation's activities Volunteers must be of age 18 or above with minimum education of high school.

Association ANAI is a small non-profit organisation that was formed in 1978 to pursue what has since become known as sustainable development in Costa Rica's Talamanca region. The staff include agronomists, foresters, biologists, economists and educators. With the exception of the three founders, the staff and the Board of Directors are all Costa Ricans. Before the phrase "sustainable development" came into fashion, ANAI was successfully pioneering strategies to help the people in Talamanca become more economically self-reliant, while preserving the area's extraordinary rain forests and other natural wonders.

UPDATE: Volunteer spots have been filled.  Thanks!

The N2Y4 Conference taking place May 26 & 27 in San Jose, CA at Cisco Systems, will bring together the 14 Projects selected in a NetSquared Community vote from the N2Y4 Mobile Challenge, along with project teams from previous years, developers, nonprofits, corporations, funders, and others interested in the intersection of technology and social good.

We are looking for volunteers who want to be part of the magic!

Nonprofits and volunteers, there is just one week left for submissions to the ZURBwired 24-hour marketing marathon. If you're a small team of dedicated individuals working to make a difference in the world as a nonprofit, this event may be perfect for you. Go to www.zurbwired.com  and submit your proposal to be considered. The deadline for submissions is March 11th and the actual event will be held April 9th.

While doing some consulting for Social Actions as a "Community Interpreter," I recently tried out their Social Actions Alerts that notifies you of actions (ie. volunteer opportunities, events, petitions) that interest you via email and cell. I set up a search for actions related to Darfur and have been getting 1-3 notices/week.

I thought I'd share the opportunity I got today with y'all in case who can help.  An organization called the Book Wish Foundation is looking for someone to create a widget, like Sprout, to help get the word out about their project with Darfur refugees.

Here is the listing from Idealist.org:

Flash Widget: Reading Relief for Darfur
Organization: Book Wish Foundation 

Create a flash widget (e.g., Sprout) our supporters can spread around the web, highlighting our reading relief project for Darfur refugees in eastern Chad.

I think I first met Peter Deitz at Web of Change, talking about his work as micro-philanthropy consultant, and his idea to mash up the actionable opportunities on all the platforms for social change. That became Social Actions, a platform where you can find things to do: join an event, sign a petition, donate to a cause, give out a loan, volunteer.

Those things you can do come from a variety of sources, like Care2, GlobalGiving, Kiva, Idealist.org, and starting this week, also from NABUUR, the online volunteer network.

Online volunteering expert, Jayne Cravens, is looking for examples of online videos for new volunteers, like the one she created for the Aid Workers Network:

You can post your examples in the comments of her blog post, or send her an email using the contact information on her site.

Volunteer Abroad Programs - Volunteering Work Opportunities

Welcome to A Broader View Volunteers!  We offer international volunteer projects for the globally-minded individual searching for a unique travel experience. A Broader View is a 501 non-profit international volunteer organization offering short and long term volunteer programs in developing countries around the World.  Our volunteer abroad projects are available year round in Central America, South America, Asia and Africa in 19 countries, 45 locations and 160 programs.