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This document outlines the development plan for a unified volunteer opportunities portal. It features a seamless integration of a common database that stores all volunteer descriptions, allowing users to select their interests and be matched with suitable opportunities. Applications are submitted directly through the platform, ensuring efficient connection with entities like CNS, VA, NPS, and AmeriCorps. The portal supports real-time management via SSL-secured connections, ensuring data privacy and streamlining administrative tasks for program managers. The project emphasizes cost efficiency, accountability, and user accessibility.
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Volunteer.gov Global Web Portal Development Plan
Seamless Integration • One portal page with common data elements for all Volunteer Opportunities • One common database for portal operation and volunteer descriptions Volunteer Opportunities Descriptions
Efficient Functionality • Web visitor selects interests from portal • Portal queries database Volunteer Opportunities Descriptions • User Matched with opportunity with Entities; completes application on Entity database • Database returns results, user selects desired opportunity CNS VA NPS NY State AmeriCorps • Transaction complete, Entity notified of new application
Portal Management • Portal data automatically extracted from existing databases with XML and CFML • All management VIA the web through SSL connections, authorized managers can add, edit, update, delete their data online or via wireless devices • Data privacy ensured through SSL, firewalls, and Privacy System of Records • Automatic management of volunteer opportunities through CFML code; notices, email Robots, scheduling, load balancing of opportunities • Online real-time statistical reporting available via custom reports available to program managers
Benefits! • Convenient and easy access for the public • Efficient resource matching between volunteers and opportunities • Global access to resources including wireless access • Streamlined administrative operations for program managers • Cost savings from data standardization and reduced duplication • Efficiency from using existing applications where present • Accountability by measuring portal statistics For more information, please contact Keith Stewart at 703.231.3335