Opportunities
We, at The FSI, think of you all when we hear about great opportunities.
We have just read about this amazing scheme through Vodafone Foundation – have a read through below and encourage any volunteers/supporters you have to apply.
Also the TalkTalk opportunity sounds great - harnessing the power of the interntet (see below).
Here's what Vodafone Foundation have to say:
Change your world and make a World of Difference
Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Well, so do we. Sometimes however, life can get in the way.
But what if you could devote a whole year of your time to a charity and get paid to do it? We're offering you the amazing chance to work for a charity of your choice, plus you could earn up to £25,000 plus £20,000 in expenses for your time. It's all thanks to World of Difference, a programme established by The Vodafone Group Foundation.
We have four places to offer, so if you are ready to follow your calling, apply now. Applications close 31 July 2008.
Viist the website for more information.
TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Awards 2008
TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Awards enables charity and community groups throughout the UK to harness the power of the Internet. 30 winners will receive cash grants of £2,000 each to fund technology related projects, as well as technology equipment to help them make the most of the Internet.
Applications are invited from 1 July to 30 September 2008.
The awards ceremony at the House of Lords and one-to-one workshops with Martha Lane Fox, will take place in November 2008.
If you are a UK based not-for-profit organisation or community group looking to extend your work through the use of the Internet you could be eligible for one of 30 cash grants available. Five overall winners will also win technology equipment of their choice and a one-to-one workshop with celebrity Dotcom entrepreneur and co-founder of lastminute.com Martha Lane Fox.
Visit the website for more information.